Practical Green Living

Travel light, safeguard the Alps

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

Updated: December 2026

Transport alternatives

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


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Accommodation

Choose hotels with energy labels or sustainability badges; bring a refill bottle instead of single-use plastic.


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Packing list

Water-filter bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Layering with merino
Light microspikes (shoulder season)

Respect quiet zones