Practical Green Living

Pack light, safeguard the Alps

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

Updated: April 2027

Transport alternatives

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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Accommodation

Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability badges; carry a refillable bottle instead of disposable plastic.


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Packing list

Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering pieces
Light microspikes for shoulder season

Respect quiet zones