Hands-on sustainable living

Travel light, safeguard the Alps

Prefer trains over cars, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone rules.

Updated: April 2025

Ways to get around

Rail services and local coaches for valleys, cable cars for steep sections, and electric bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.


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Where to stay

Opt for hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle rather than disposable plastics.


See eco-certifications

Packing list

Filter-equipped water bottle
Reef-friendly sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino wool layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder seasons)

Honor quiet zones