Hands-on sustainability

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Replace cars with trains, select certified accommodations, and respect quiet zones.

Updated: March 2027

Ways to travel

Railways and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.


Discover low-pollution travel options

Places to stay

Pick hotels with energy efficiency labels or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of single-use plastics.


See sustainability credentials

Packing list

Filtered water bottle
Sunscreen safe for reefs
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino wool layering pieces
Lightweight microspikes for shoulder seasons

Honor quiet zones