ECO-RESPONSIBLE ACTIONS
The La Rosière Ski Area is continuing its efforts to preserve the area’s natural resources. Throughout the year, it rolls out eco-responsible actions that fulfil the requirements both of its tourist activity and sustainable development. Here are a few concrete examples of actions that have already been carried out in the resort:
Encouraging eco-friendly travel
The biggest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in a ski trip is the visitors transport: this makes up 52% of the carbon footprint of a ski holiday, according to Utopies and ADEME.
Offer a 15% discount to passengers arriving by train
Travelling by train considerably reduces greenhouse gas emissions! That's why the Domaine Skiable de La Rosière has set up an offer to make train travel more attractive.
Any visitors who travel to Bourg Saint Maurice by train will be given a voucher for 15% off their next ESPACE SAN BERNARDO liftpass, valid for 2 days until 15 consecutive days.
See more details about this offer
For transport from the valley:
The La Rosière Ski Area is offering a €5 discount on skipasses from Les Ecudets!
There are many advantages to using Les Ecudets, but there's one that has real environmental value:
- Starting your day's skiing at Ecudets means 32 km less travel by car, or - 8kg of CO2 emitted per thermal vehicle.
Raising awareness with Mountain Riders
Mountain Riders is an association dedicated to promoting sustainable development in the mountains. They created the ‘Flocon Vert’ label to distinguish ski resorts and mountain areas committed to an ecological approach.
Litter picking on the ski area
Once a year, at the end of June, we spend half a day picking up litter on the ski area. This day is open to any volunteers who want to help the DSR staff to tidy up and preserve the mountainside.
Every year, between 400 and 500kg of waste is collected!
Mountain Riders, which is organising this fun day out alongside La Rosière Tourist Office, is counting and categorising its rubbish before it is sorted. The aim of this operation is to gain a better understanding of where waste comes from so that it can be dealt with more effectively.
Join forces with the ONF (French National Forestry Office) to plant trees
In partnership with the French National Forestry Office (ONF), one avalanche blasting point has been removed and replaced by snow fences. 400 trees (spruce and larch) have been planted.
The resort has also pledged to plant 1,500 trees over 3 years between 2021 and 2023. The shoots come from Bourg Saint Maurice (15km away) and this action is being carried out in partnership with the ONF for a total amount of €27,170 financed by the Domaine Skiable de La Rosière, the town hall of Montvalezan and the MND Company.
Why plant trees?
Trees are our ecosystem's natural regulators. They purify the atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. Their leaves and their roots filter water. They also act as soil stabilisers by preventing erosion and are home to a variety of flora and fauna. Trees also have a role to play in regulating extreme differences in temperature by releasing water vapour into the atmosphere. This phenomenon influences the local humidity levels and tempers extreme climate fluctuations.
The daily efforts of ski area employees
Just like you, at home, who turn off your lights, turn down your heating and sort your rubbish... The employees are fully involved, in all departments:
Waste management:
- The plants are harvested and spread on the estate. It is a natural amendment that has been recycle.
- All premises are equipped with a sorting bin and a household waste bin, along with composting bins.
- Batteries, waste oil, aerosols, cans and other materials are stored in special compartments and recycled by specialist companies.Scrap metal and aluminium are recycled.
- Sorting instructions are given again, to the staff, every year at the start of the season.
Traffic plan:
- A 4x4 traffic plan is put in place and reviewed every year. This makes it possible to mark out pistes and avoid damaging healthy areas.
Ski lifts:
- During periods of low influence, the equipment (chairlifts, drag lifts, etc.) and technicians slow down their output, while maintaining the same number of accessible ski runs. This consumes less energy and allows the same fluidity in the ski area.
Snow grooming & snowmaking:
- The La Rosière ski area's ski groomers have been trained in eco-friendly driving techniques.
- Each machine is fitted with a GPS that tells them where to groom. These GPS devices are used to record the machine's route in order to optimise the passages.
- Use of SNOWSAT software to implement the ‘Just Snow’ strategy, which involves optimising the production of artificial snow.
You too, can help us to be more eco-responsible!
- Take one piste map for your whole group! This saves paper and, if you lose it, you can simply download the Espace San Bernardo mobile app which has all the information you might need during your stay!
- Keep hold of any rubbish and dispose of it at the end of the day in the rubbish containers at the bottom of the slopes.
- Several studies have shown that the primary source of CO2 emissions in ski resorts is transport. Adopt eco-friendly habits by walking around the resort or using the free shuttle bus service.
- Keep hold of your lift pass after your stay and recharge it next winter! Otherwise, you can recycle it by popping it into one of the recycling boxes in the lift pass office!
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