Real-world sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: June 2024
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
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Accommodation
Choose hotels with energy ratings or eco-certifications; carry a refillable bottle rather than disposable plastic.
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Packing list
Filtered water bottle
reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering pieces
Light microspikes (shoulder seasons)