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.
Discover low-pollution travel options
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)