Hands-on eco living
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, pick certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone manners.
Updated: November 2023
Transport alternatives
Railways and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Choose hotels with energy labels or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Layering with merino
Light microspikes (shoulder season)