Practical eco-responsibility

Lighten your trip, safeguard the Alps

Trade cars for trains, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.

Updated: June 2024

Transport alternatives

Rail services and regional buses to reach valleys, gondolas for steep ascents, and electric bikes for the final leg reduce noise and emissions.


Explore low-emission transport options

Accommodation

Select hotels with energy efficiency labels or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle rather than disposable plastic.


View sustainability certifications

Packing list

Water bottle with filter
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes for shoulder season

Respect quiet zones