Practical sustainability
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone manners.
Updated: March 2024
Transport alternatives
Trains and regional buses through valleys, gondolas for steep climbs, and e-bikes for the last mile cut noise and emissions.
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Accommodation
Select inns with energy labels or sustainability marks; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
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Packing list
Filtered drinking bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino wool layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)