Practical Green Living

Pack light, preserve the Alps

Trade cars for trains, pick certified accommodations, and respect quiet zones etiquette.

Updated: March 2025

Transport alternatives

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


Explore low-emission transport options

Accommodation

Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a reusable bottle instead of single-use plastics.


View sustainability certifications

Packing list

Filtration water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino-based layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)

Respect quiet zones