Practical Eco Practices

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

Replace car trips with trains, opt for certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.

Updated: April 2024

Ways to get around

Rail services and regional buses for valleys, cable cars for steep climbs, and electric bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.


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Where to stay

Pick lodgings with energy ratings or eco-certifications; carry a reusable bottle instead of disposable plastics.


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What to pack

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

Honor quiet zones