Hands-on eco tips

Pack light, protect the Alps

Trade cars for trains, pick certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone rules.

Updated: April 2027

Transport alternatives

Rail and regional buses for valleys, cable lifts for steep climbs, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and emissions.


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Accommodation

Select hotels with energy ratings or eco certifications; carry a reusable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


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Packing list

Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)

Respect quiet zones