Low Carbon Ski Holidays
We love skiing and we feel passionately about the mountains. The environmental impact of travel is undeniable but we want, and need, to protect our playground. The good news is there are things we can do to make sure our winter holiday has less of an impact on the planet, and we want to take some positive steps to provide our clients with options to take the greener choice. We’re helping to drive the switch to sustainable travel.
We've spent a lot of time selecting the right partners to help us do this and are proud to be working with Protect Our Winters (POW), Mossy Earth and Save Our Snow. From selecting an eco-friendly hotel to choosing a ski resort with environmentally friendly initiatives, travelling by train or driving to the Alps, we’ve tried to make it easier for you to make the greener choice.
How to be a more sustainable skier
- Search our website by eco-friendly ski holidays
- Travel to your ski resort by train
- Choose an eco ski resort
- Stay in a property from our sustainable collection
- Read sustainable ski holiday advice here
- Enjoy sustainable gear from our partner Haglöfs
- Find out more about driving to the Alps
Low Carbon Ski Resorts
We’ve partnered with Patrick Thorne, founder of SaveOurSnow, to put together a list of the sustainable initiatives in place in our ski resorts.
We’ve tried to clearly state exactly what each resort is doing to minimise their environmental impact. Initiatives include on-site solar, wind and hydro power plants.
Taking the Train
Rail travel to the Alps can reduce your journey’s carbon emissions by 90% compared to flying.
Find out more about the benefits of taking the train to your chosen ski resort in the Alps.
Our Commitment to Responsible Travel
We are committed to encouraging responsible travel and hope to make travel sustainable for the long-term by encouraging both our staff and clients to support the environment and local economies.
Amazing Ideas to Fight Climate Change
Have a read about some forward-thinking ski resorts who have come up with innovative solutions to act more sustainably, from cheese-powered electricity to self-driving electric shuttle buses.
Great Green Ski Destinations by Rail
For skiers looking to really cut their CO2 emissions, rail is the way to go. Depending on your destination you can reach the slopes in just under 10 hours. Here are six great resorts to reach by rail.
Self-drive Ski Holidays
Have you ever considered setting off to the Alps on the road? Find out more about how driving can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 67% in comparison to flying.
This budget-friendly option also enables you to travel in your own personal space and not have to worry about luggage allowances or busy airport queues.
Sustainable Ski Accommodation
We’ve created a list of properties that are genuinely trying very hard to operate with little or no CO2 emissions.
These properties have a whole range of initiatives to generate zero-CO2 power, whilst in most cases also installing exceptional insulation to minimise their energy needs in the first place.
