Practical Eco Practices

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Trade car travel for rail journeys, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.

Updated: April 2025

Transport options

Rails and regional buses through valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and emissions.


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Places to stay

Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a reusable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


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Packing essentials

Water-filter bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino-based layering
Light microspikes for shoulder season

Honor quiet zones