Hands-on sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone manners.
Updated: April 2027
Alternative transportation
Rail and regional buses through valleys, gondolas for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.
Explore low-emission transport options
Places to stay
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a reusable bottle rather than single-use plastics.
View sustainability certifications
Gear checklist
Filter-cap water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Light microspikes (shoulder season)