Practical Eco Choices

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.

Updated: March 2025

Ways to get around

Railways and regional coaches for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.


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Places to stay

Select hotels bearing energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


See eco-certifications

Packing list

Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Light microspikes (off-season)

Respect quiet zones