Practical sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: December 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail and regional buses for valleys, gondolas for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and emissions.
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Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
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Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino wool layering
Light microspikes (shoulder seasons)