Real-world sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: March 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and electric bikes for the final mile reduce noise and pollution.
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Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
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Packing list
Water-filter bottle
Sunscreen free of reef harm
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes for shoulder season