{"id":87866,"date":"2024-03-15T10:32:24","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T09:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/?p=87866"},"modified":"2025-03-21T10:02:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T09:02:31","slug":"top-5-most-environmentally-friendly-ski-resorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/top-5-des-stations-de-ski-les-plus-respectueuses-de-lenvironnement\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 most environmentally-friendly ski resorts"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the winter, ski resorts attract thousands of visitors for winter sports. These holidays often have a significant environmental impact, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some ski resorts are taking steps to reduce their environmental impact. Le Petit Montagnard has selected five with a low environmental impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley, which has been awarded the Flocon Vert label for its ecological approach, launched its first territorial climate-energy plan in 2012. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Situated mainly at altitudes of over 2,000 metres, the region has no need for snow cannons, and a glacial water reserve means there's no need to draw on groundwater. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Valley launched its first territorial climate-energy plan in 2012 (Photo \u00a9 R\u00e9gion Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Public transport, such as buses and trains, is free, with electric shuttles in the city centre and hybrid buses, reducing NOx emissions by almost 96% per kilometre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> What is Snowfarming, this technique for conserving snow from one year to the next?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chamonix is constantly developing environmental initiatives to minimise pollution in its resort and ski area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BOOK YOUR STAY IN CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC \u26f7\ufe0f<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Les Arcs (Savoie)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Les Arcs, the first resort in Savoie to be awarded the Green Snowflake label, stands out for its pedestrian access to 100%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resort is committed to ecological initiatives such as the use of groomers running on vegetable oil and awareness campaigns on water and waste. A strong commitment lies in the decision not to build any new facilities to increase the number of tourist beds.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Les Arcs station stands out for its pedestrian access to 100% (Photo \u00a9 Les Arcs)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Les Arcs has always adopted an eco-responsible approach, with construction designed to preserve the natural environment. The buildings are built into the slope to blend into the landscape once they are covered in snow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Compagnie des Alpes announces new measures to promote ecology in our resorts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resort is also car-free, with easy access on foot and a single access point to the station via an electric funicular. A golf course has been laid out to preserve an undevelopable area and create a green space for the resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Avoriaz (Haute-Savoie)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Avoriaz is a fully pedestrianised ski resort, with new buildings that comply with high environmental quality standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has set up a selective sorting system right down to the slopes and recycles horse excrement as fertiliser. This resort offers a responsible, car-free holiday to minimise pollution. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Avoriaz favours sustainable construction (Photo \u00a9Avoriaz 1800)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Avoriaz is constantly innovating on the environmental front, favouring sustainable construction and labelling an entire district Clef Verte, the first international label for environmentally-friendly accommodation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE: <\/strong>What's all this about an Italian ski resort designed without lifts?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It offers two eco-responsible snowparks in the middle of the forest, Stash and Lil'stash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BOOK YOUR STAY IN AVORIAZ \u26f7\ufe0f<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since its conception, Les Orres has been designed as a car-free resort. Since 2018, it has been the pilot resort for the \"Smart Altitude\" programme, disseminating best practice in energy management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensors monitor energy consumption in real time, resulting in a reduction of at least 7% in GHG emissions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2018, the Pic Vert chairlift has been fitted with photovoltaic panels, enabling it to consume its own energy and recover heat from the engine to heat adjacent buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Les Orres is the pilot resort for the \"Smart Altitude\" programme, promoting best practice in energy management (Photo \u00a9 R\u00e9gion Sud)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Intra-station car parks and shuttles are available, as well as a hybrid bus that considerably reduces CO2 emissions. Since 2009, the resort has applied the \"zero phyto\" principle to its slopes and green spaces, banning the use of pesticides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> What are the best ski resorts near Marseille?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Town Hall has also signed up to a \"Target Zero Plastic Waste\" charter, with initiatives such as the introduction of new litter bins, pocket ashtrays and reusable eco-cups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BOOK YOUR STAY AT LES ORRES \u26f7\ufe0f<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Serre-Chevalier (Hautes-Alpes)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This winter, the largest resort in the Southern Alps achieved its target of 30% of self-generated electricity thanks to its hydroelectric power stations, photovoltaic panels and wind turbines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A reduction of 80% in greenhouse gas emissions was achieved by optimising the grooming plan and using vegetable oil-based fuel (HVO).<\/p>\n\n\n

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Serre-Chevalier achieved its target of 30% of self-generated electricity this winter (Photo \u00a9 Serre Chevalier)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

This resort has signed up to Green Globe, the world's first certification scheme dedicated to the sustainable development of tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ MORE:<\/strong> Compagnie des Alpes ski resorts get environmentally-friendly snow groomers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Serre Chevalier Brian\u00e7on ski area is the first in the Southern Alps to be certified by Green Globe, making a commitment to sustainable development for all its activities and services, including lifts, slopes, grooming and snow production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BOOK YOUR STAY AT SERRE-CHEVALIER \u26f7\ufe0f<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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