Hands-on sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade driving for rail travel, pick certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone norms.
Updated: April 2027
Ways to move around
Rail services and local buses through valleys, cable cars for sharp ascents, and electric bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
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Where to stay
Select hotels with energy ratings or eco-certifications; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.
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Packing list
Water-filtering bottle
Coral-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Light microspikes for shoulder seasons