Practical sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade car travel for trains, opt for certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: November 2027
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses through valleys, gondolas for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollutants.
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Accommodation
Choose hotels with energy labels or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle rather than disposable plastics.
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Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)