Practical sustainability
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone manners.
Updated: May 2025
Transport alternatives
Rail and regional buses in the valleys, gondolas for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final leg cut noise and pollution.
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Accommodation
Choose hotels with energy ratings or sustainability certifications; carry a reusable bottle instead of single-use plastic.
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Packing list
Re-usable water bottle with filter
Sunscreen reef-safe
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes for shoulder season