Practical Green Living
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: March 2025
Transport alternatives
Trains and regional buses through valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and emissions.
Discover low-emission travel choices
Accommodation
Opt for hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a reusable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
See sustainability seals
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering pieces
Light microspikes (shoulder season)