Environmental care in practice

Travel light, safeguard the Alps

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

Updated: March 2024

Ways to get around

Trains and regional buses for valleys, gondolas for steep climbs, and e-bikes for the last mile reduce noise and emissions.


Explore low-emission transport options

Places to stay

Opt for hotels with energy efficiency labels or sustainability certificates; carry a refill bottle instead of disposable plastic.


See eco-certifications

What to pack

Filtered water bottle
Reef-friendly sunscreen
Reusable snack pouch
Rechargeable headlamp
Merino layering pieces
Lightweight microspikes for shoulder seasons

Honor quiet areas