Practical Sustainability
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified lodges, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: August 2024
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses through valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and emissions.
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Accommodation
Select hotels with energy labels or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
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Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-friendly sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headtorch
Layering with merino wool
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)