Everyday sustainability
Pack light, defend the Alps
Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone manners.
Updated: January 2027
Ways to get around
Rail services and regional buses through valleys, cable cars up steep sections, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
Discover low-emission travel options
Lodgings
Select inns with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle to cut single-use plastic.
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Gear list
Filtered-water bottle
Non reef-harming sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino-based layering
Light microspikes for shoulder season