Practical Eco-Friendliness

Travel light, safeguard the Alps

Trade cars for rail, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone guidelines.

Updated: June 2025

Transport alternatives

Rail and regional buses through valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the final stretch reduce noise and emissions.


Discover options for low-emission travel

Accommodation

Choose hotels with energy labels or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


See sustainability certifications

Packing list

Filtered water bottle
Sunscreen safe for reefs
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)

Respect quiet zones