Practical sustainability

Travel light, safeguard the Alps

Swap cars for trains, choose certified lodges, and follow quiet-zone etiquette.

Updated: January 2025

Transit options

Trains and regional buses for valleys, gondolas for steep climbs, and e-bikes for the last mile reduce noise and emissions.


Explore low-emission transport options

Sustainable lodging

Choose hotels with energy labels or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


View sustainability certifications

Packing list

Water-filtering bottle
Ocean-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino-based layering pieces
Light microspikes for shoulder seasons

Respect quiet zones