Practical Eco-Friendliness

Travel light, safeguard the Alps

Trade cars for rails, select certified stays, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.

Updated: March 2024

Ways to get around

Trains and regional buses for valleys, gondolas for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final leg reduce noise and emissions.


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Places to stay

Opt for hotels with energy labels or sustainability badges; bring a refill bottle instead of single-use plastic.


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Packing list

Refillable water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)

Respect quiet zones