Practical eco tips
Pack light, guard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: October 2025
Transport alternatives
Railways and regional buses for valleys, gondolas for steep climbs, and e-bikes for the final stretch silence and emissions.
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Accommodation
Choose hotels with energy labels or sustainability badges; carry a refill bottle instead of disposable plastic.
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Packing list
Water-filter bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering
Lightweight microspikes (shoulder season)