Hands-on eco practices
Pack light, shield the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone norms.
Updated: March 2027
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional coaches through valleys, cable cars for steep ascents, and electric bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
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Accommodation
Choose hotels with energy labels or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
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Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)