Practical green living
Travel light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: February 2027
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses through valleys, gondolas for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and emissions.
Explore low-emission transport options
Accommodation
Choose hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
View sustainability certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)