Practical sustainability
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade car travel for train journeys, pick certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone rules.
Updated: April 2025
Transport options
Rail lines and regional buses for valleys, gondolas for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
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Accommodation
Choose hotels with energy ratings or sustainability certifications; carry a refillable bottle to avoid single-use plastics.
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Packing list
Filtration water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering pieces
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)