Practical Eco Living
Pack light, safeguard the Alps
Trade cars for trains, select certified accommodations, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: August 2027
Transport alternatives
Rail services and regional buses through valleys, gondolas for steep ascents, and e-bikes for the final stretch cut noise and pollution.
Explore low-emission travel choices
Accommodation
Select hotels with energy ratings or sustainability seals; carry a refillable bottle instead of single-use plastics.
View eco-certifications
Packing list
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino-layering
Lightweight microspikes for shoulder season