Europe: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts

The ski resort on the Sonnenkopf does not utilize artificial snow-making equipment, so the slopes... more

Protection of the environment plays an important role in the ski resort, as reflected in the many... more

The ski resort of Wildhaus is very concerned about the environment. Large flora and fauna... more

Great emphasis is placed on environmental protection in the Zillertal Arena. The Alpin Mover XL... more

Skiing through the forest is prohibited at the Wetterstein lifts (Wettersteinbahnen Ehrwald) ski... more

The Schlick 2000 ski resort can be accessed from Innsbruck using public transportation. Thanks to... more

The ski resort of San Martino di Castrozza is situated within the Parco Naturale Paneveggio-Pale di... more

The ski resort is very environmentally friendly. The snow-making equipment is energy efficient and... more

During the Styrian school holidays, a free ski bus runs from St. Marein bei Neumarkt to Grebenzen... more

The ski resort is very concerned about the environment. There is no need to use your car during... more

Use of local public transportation is encouraged at Flumserberg. An S-bahn (suburban railway) runs... more

The ski resort of Monte Bondone places great emphasis on protecting nature. A ski bus links the... more

The ski resort is very environmentally conscious. After the fundamental snow-making at the... more

Mobility without cars is promoted strongly within the resort. A 240 m2 solar power facility at the... more

The Ramsau Plateau Bus provides transportation throughout the ski resort. Various buses provide... more

The ski resort of Paganella places great emphasis on protecting nature. Skiing through forest areas... more

There is a wind power facility from Tauernwind right nearby that is maintained by the ski resort.... more

Because the train station of the Rhaetian Railway is located directly next to the base station,... more

The ski resort can be accessed easily from Innsbruck using public transportation. Visitors are... more

It is not permitted to ski through forest protection areas in the Hohsaas ski resort. The use of... more

Almost the entire ski resort of Obertauern is heated using environmentally friendly biomass by the... more

In the summer, the slopes are green fields and alms upon which the cattle graze. They place a high... more

They plant on the slopes in the summer and place a high value on the use of solar energy. The... more

They practice soft tourism in Zuoz and so the ski resort is not so crowded.

The ski resort of Grüsch Danusa follows a policy of gentle tourism. There are sufficient rubbish... more

The ski resort of Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia places great emphasis on preserving the... more

Sustainable use of natural resources is a core part of the corporate philosophy of the Weisse Arena... more

The Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen ski resort takes measures to protect the environment. Flora and... more

The highest photovoltaic system in Europe has been installed on the Pitztal Glacier at just under... more

The ski resort of Bolsterlang is located within the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park and great emphasis... more

The ski resort of Hochficht is very concerned about the environment. To protect the environment, a... more

All lifts operated by the Brauneck Bergbahnen lift company are powered by green energy and are... more

The ski resort of Ladurns is very concerned about the environment. Electricity is supplied by the... more

The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ski resort of Civetta is very concerned about... more

The Gastein Valley is very concerned about the environment. Numerous free ski buses run between the... more

The ski resort of Lavarone places great emphasis on protecting nature. Skiing through forest areas... more

The ski resort of Ifen is very concerned about the environment. There are extensive forest and... more

The resort places great emphasis on environmental protection. For example, solar power is used in... more

The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ski resort is very concerned about the... more

The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ski resort is very concerned about the... more

The ski resort of Hochkönig has a very good ski bus system. There is no need for a car at any point... more

The ski resort of First is very concerned about the environment. Flora and fauna conservation areas... more

There are many flora and fauna conservation areas in the Ski Arlberg ski resort. RespekTiere deine... more

Vent places great emphasis on gentle tourism. Reforestation areas are protected by fences. The... more

Rosskopf operates gentle tourism. The ski resort places great emphasis on gentle slope preparation... more

The slopes are mowed and organically fertilised in the summer. This has a very positive effect on... more

The ski resort is concerned about the environment. Skiing through the forest is not permitted.... more

The Dolomites have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009 and very great emphasis is placed... more

The ski resort places great emphasis on the environment, to protect the unique landscape. The ski... more

The ski resort of Corvatsch/Furtschellas can be accessed very easily on local buses and buses... more

The ski resort of Ankogel is located in an unspoilt natural setting and great emphasis is placed on... more

Conservation of nature and the environment for future generations is an important concern for the... more

Lienz places great emphasis on gentle tourism. The ski huts serve mainly regional dishes and... more

In 2002, the Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen lift company volunteered to be the first ski resort to be... more

A separate water power station generates green energy that is fed into the network. Gentle tourism... more

The Alpenbahnen Spitzingsee operator uses environmentally-friendly power to run all lifts which are... more

The ski resort of Sudelfeld has also taken a great step towards greater environmental friendliness... more

The regional ski bus network is very well developed. Skiing is not permitted in protected woodland... more

The environment is a very important concern in the heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage... more

Part of the ski resort of Alpe Lusia is located in the Parco Naturale Paneveggio Pale di San... more

Free ski bus connections run from all of the villages in the Pitztal Valley to the ski resort of... more

The ski resort of Loser takes measures to protect the environment and prohibits skiing through the... more

Since the 2013/2014 season, the world’s first diesel-electric snowcat has been in operation at... more

There is also a sophisticated, free ski bus system with its own pocket-sized timetable. You can... more

The ski resort of Åre has a partnership with Scandinavia's leading energy supplier, Fortum. Three... more

Conservation of nature is an important priority for the ski resort operator SkiStar. Together with... more

Conservation of nature is an important priority for the ski resort operator SkiStar. Together with... more

Running an environmentally friendly ski resort is a priority at Dachstein West. The base station of... more

The Sölden ski resort is mainly accessed with new and energy efficient lifts. Local transportation... more

The ski resort is very well connected to public transport services. You can reach all base stations... more

Protecting the environment is a high priority here: Forest and wildlife protection zones are... more

Forest areas are off-limits for skiers so that the wildlife will not be disturbed. Local products... more

The facilities in the ski resort for snow production and transportation of guests are very modern... more

In Vals, away from the large centers, they practice soft tourism. In order to protect the... more

Pfelders is a member of the Alpin Pearls, an innovative soft mobility traffic concept. This... more

Good connections with public transportation support environmental protection measures. The ski huts... more

All ski lifts are powered by certified green electricity. There is a power station for electric... more

You can leave your car parked in Nauders. The ski resort is easy to reach from the village using... more

The free ski bus is strongly supported. There are forest and wildlife protection zones. They take... more

Since June 2009, the Three Peaks in the Dolomites have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage... more

The transportation of skiers and snowboarders is mainly with modern lifts. Use of the free ski... more

All restricted forest areas are closed off with fences and marked with signs. They separate garbage... more

At Kristberg, the pleasure ski resort, soft tourism is practiced. There are electric skidoos for... more

Ski buses are greatly supported in the Paznaun Valley. Galtür has decided strongly against mass... more

Ski buses circulate on schedule throughout the entire Montafon region and up to Gargellen. Use of... more

Thanks to the very large and free ski bus network and a direct connection to the train system at... more

A tight ski bus network connects the villages in the Tuxertal to the Hintertux Glacer. Ski buses... more

Only the toll road from Ramsau am Dachstein leads up to the Dachstein cable car lift, which... more

The Schilthorn ski resort implements measures to protect the environment. There are wildlife... more

The Feldberg ski resort is located in the largest and oldest nature conservation area in... more

Access to Bellwald via public transportation is strongly encouraged. The cable car lift is located... more

Protection of the natural environment is a high priority at the Myrkdalen ski resort. All... more

They place a high value on using local products and protecting the environment in the Val di Fassa.... more

The Alpe Cermis ski resort takes the protection of the natural environment for future generations... more

"Soft tourism" is practiced here. Solar power facilities generate renewable energy on... more

The Sulden ski resort is located directly within the Stilfserjoch National Park and the environment... more

The ski resort is located in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Animal protection areas are marked.... more

The complete energy supply for the Hocheck mountain lifts is provided by ecological hydro power... more

Warning signs inform guests not to ski through the forest in order to protect it ("Es ist auch... more

They place special filters in the snow cannons to improve the artificial snow quality and to save... more

There are 7 free ski bus lines which transport guests from all parts of Engelberg to the Titlis... more

They place a high priority on the use of public transportation with their ski buses. Local products... more

They practice soft tourism at the Bláfjöll ski resort. The ski slopes are only opened when... more

Balderschwang joined Oberallgäu and Bregenzwald communities in 2008 to form the first cross-border... more

Environmental protection is a priority in Štrbské Pleso. The ski resort is located inside a nature... more

They place a high value on gentle tourism in the Kauerntal. The glacier ski resort is easily... more

When they purchase new equipment or renovate, they pay close attention to energy efficiency... more

Access to the ski resort by public transportation is encouraged in Garmisch with special train-ski... more

Environmental protection is emphasized at Tatry Mountain Resorts (lift company). They place a high... more

To be commended is the car-free mobility made possible by the ski buses and the local public... more

They practice soft tourism at the Tirolina ski resort and take measures to protect the environment.... more

Vacationers can leave their cars parked at the Flachau-Wagrain-Alpendorf ski resort. Ski buses... more

They make efforts to protect the environment. The snow cannons are only used to increase snow... more

They practice soft tourism on the Venet mountain. The slopes are only opened when there is a... more

The lifts and snow-making equipment are powered completely by electricity produced by hydropower.... more

There are no snow cannons on the Zugspitze and they only open the ski resort when there is enough... more

The Wurzeralm ski resort is partially located in a conservation area and is 100% powered by... more

In the Hinterstoder ski resort, skiing through forest areas and reforestation areas is forbidden.... more

Vallnord makes a big effort in protecting the environment including energy saving measures at the... more

Vallnord makes a big effort in protecting the environment including energy saving measures at the... more

It is the goal of the Grandvalira operating company to preserve the environment and to minimize the... more

Les Saisies has positioned itself as an environmentally friendly ski station and does a lot to meet... more

Les Sybelles utilizes many small measures to reduce the CO2 footprint of the ski operation between... more

They are well aware that the success of Les 3 Vallées ski resort is dependent on a sustainable... more

They place a high value on preserving an intact environment on the Gerlitzen. They use regional... more

They place a high value on maintaining an intact natural environment in Bad Kleinkirchheim and St.... more

Environmental protection and sustainability are a big priority in Meiringen-Hasliberg. There are... more

The village of Malbun is accessible via public transportation and access is limited by car during... more

The community of Werfenweng has made sustainability a priority and is a model village for... more

The upper section of the road to the Belchenhaus was closed in 2001 in order to protect the... more

The ski resort participates in diverse environmental protection measures, such as separation of... more

They practice soft winter tourism on the Glungezer. There is no mass operation here. They rely upon... more

A high value is placed on environmental protection at Kvitfjell. It's one of the only ski resorts... more

They practice soft tourism at the Raudalen Alpinsenteret ski resort. In order to protect the... more

They pay attention to the proper separation of garbage and an eco-friendly production of artificial... more

Environmental protection is a high priority on the Gaustablikk. The visitors can enjoy their sport... more

Environmental protection plays an important role at the Oslo Vinterpark Tryvann. They practice soft... more

Livigno is surrounded by many National Parks, so environmental protection plays a big role in the... more

The ski resort is well-connected to public transportation. Buses circulate in the holiday villages... more

They practice soft tourism in the Le Tourchet ski area. It's only open in the height of winter from... more

Environmental protection plays a big role at the Chamonix ski resorts because they want to protect... more

Environmental protection plays a big role at the Chamonix ski resorts because they want to protect... more

In order to protect the unique natural environment, environmental protection plays a big role at... more

In order to protect the unique natural environment, environmental protection plays a big role at... more

The villages are well-connected to public transportation. They are careful about limiting garbage... more

Soft tourism is practiced on the Unternberg. They only open the ski area once there is a good base... more

They practice soft tourism on the Nordkette. They only open the resort when there is enough snow.... more

They place a great emphasis on soft tourism and restrict the forest areas with signs. One of the... more

They practice soft tourism in Laterns. There are marked freeriding areas and skiing through the... more

Soft tourism is practiced at Stans. They place a high value on offering regional foods in the... more

Ski pass holders have free access to the Davos and Kloster-Serneus bus network and the train... more

Local transportation without private cars is supported. There are restricted wildlife protection... more

Ski pass holders have free access to the Davos and Kloster-Serneus bus network and the train... more

Ski pass holders have free access to the Davos and Kloster-Serneus bus network and the train... more

They practice soft tourism. They only open the ski season after sufficient natural snow has... more

A car-free arrival is strongly encouraged in Oberstdorf with the motto: "Pass the traffic jam... more

A car-free arrival is strongly encouraged in Oberstdorf with the motto: "Pass the traffic jam... more

They place a high value on the use of public transportation. Use of the Walser Skibus is free with... more

There are ski buses running throughout the Pitztal. These also circulate to the Pitztal/Imst train... more

A car-free arrival is strongly encouraged in Oberstdorf with the motto: "Pass the traffic jam... more

On-site public transportation is provided by ski buses. There are restricted areas for wildlife and... more

They practice soft tourism and the ski resort is only open during the height of winter although the... more

Free ski buses connect the ski resorts. The mountains surrounding the Cortina d'Ampezzo were... more

The quartz sand mountain was built up years ago and so the natural environment is not really... more

The use of ski buses is encouraged and they respect the environment.

The ski resort is located within the High Tatras National Park. They practice soft tourism.

Protection of the environment plays a big role in the ski resort. They practice soft snow-making... more

Buses travel from Zakopane to Witów. It is prohibited to ski off-piste. They practice soft... more

The Zauberberg is well-connected to the train and bus networks. In the summer, garbage collection... more

They practice soft tourism at Kellerjoch. They open the ski resort only when there is enough snow... more

Public transportation with ski buses and scheduled buses is encouraged in Lienz.

There is no snow-making facility in Kaltenbronn. In addition, the village operates an information... more

They practice soft tourism and only open the slopes when there is a sufficient amount of snow.

The ski resort has a direct train connection. It is forbidden to ski off-piste as well as through... more

They practice soft tourism. The lift is only in operation when there is sufficient snow.

The Steckenberg ski resort practices soft winter tourism. The power is generated at the location... more

Public transportation is encouraged. Forest areas are marked as protected areas where skiing and... more

There is a sophisticated, free ski bus system with its own pocket-sized schedule. You can explore... more

There is a sophisticated, free ski bus system with its own pocket-sized schedule. You can explore... more

A high priority is placed on environmental protection at Santa Caterina Valfurva. Since 2008, Santa... more

Protection of the environment plays a large role in Levi. For this reason, they cooperate with DQN... more

They place a high value on the implementation of environmental programmes for the reduction of CO2... more

The ski lifts are operated with green energy and thereby the CO2 levels are reduced to zero. Waste... more

The ski resort has become a member of the "QSE league" (Quality, Security and Environment... more

An eagle is featured in the logo of Val d´Isère. Under the motto "Save your logo", the... more

"Respect your limits" - the notification for protection zones for wildlife and flora.... more

An intact environment is the main goal in Pontresina. They place a high value on environmental... more

The ski area is located in a gravel mining area that has become a refuge for many protected bird... more

They practice soft tourism. The lifts only run when there is enough snow.

They make artificial snow on the slope and open when there is enough snow. The lift is run by an... more

They practice soft tourism and there are no snow cannons. The lifts only run when there is enough... more

They practice soft tourism. They only open the lift when there is enough snow.

They practice soft tourism at Kelchsau.

The ski slopes are closed when there is not enough snow. They practice soft snow-making while... more

The Elm ski resort takes measures to protect the environment. There are wildlife protection zones... more

Forested areas are blocked off and the FIS environmental regulations are mentioned on the trail... more

The hall's annual energy consumption is equivalent to that of a large office building. The entire... more

The use of ski buses from Flattach to the Moelltal Glacier is encouraged. The restaurants are... more

The environment is an important concern in the ski resort of Vemdalsskalet. Sorting of waste is... more

The environment is an important concern at the ski resort of Idre Fjäll. Sorting of waste is... more