Practical eco tips

Pack light, guard the Alps

Trade cars for trains, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.

Updated: October 2025

Transport alternatives

Railways and regional buses for valleys, gondolas for steep climbs, and e-bikes for the final stretch silence and emissions.


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Accommodation

Choose hotels with energy labels or sustainability badges; carry a refill bottle instead of disposable plastic.


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Packing list

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

Respect quiet zones