Practical Green Living
Lighten your pack, guard the Alps
Trade driving for rail travel, select certified lodgings, and observe quiet-zone etiquette.
Updated: May 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
Filtered water bottle
Reef-safe sunscreen
Reusable snack bag
Rechargeable headlamp
Layering with merino
Light microspikes (shoulder season)