Practical eco-solutions
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade car travel for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone guidelines.
Updated: April 2027
Transport alternatives
Rail networks and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the final leg cut noise and emissions.
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Accommodation
Choose hotels with energy ratings or eco-certifications; carry a refillable bottle rather than disposable plastic.
See eco-certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering pieces
Light microspikes (shoulder season)