Practical Green Living
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone manners.
Updated: March 2027
Transport alternatives
Rail and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the final stretch cut noise and emissions.
Discover low-emission travel choices
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
See sustainability credentials
Packing list
Water bottle with a filter
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering pieces
Light microspikes for shoulder seasons