Practical eco-friendly living
Pack light to safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, opt for certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: March 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional coaches through valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and electric bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or green certifications; carry a refillable bottle rather than disposable plastic.
See green certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Sunscreen reef-friendly
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino wool layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)