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Environmental friendliness Zermatt/​Breuil-Cervinia/​Valtournenche – Matterhorn

Environmental friendliness of the ski resort Zermatt/​Breuil-Cervinia/​Valtournenche – Matterhorn

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5 out of 5 stars

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Environmental protection of the ski resort Zermatt/​Breuil-Cervinia/​Valtournenche – Matterhorn

The village of Zermatt is car-free and can only be reached by train from Täsch. Local transportation is handled by electric buses and electric taxis. Since 2002, Zermatt Bergbahnen, in consultation with foresters, gamekeepers, and biologists, have designated certain areas as protected zones. These areas are cordoned off and clearly marked. A comprehensive information campaign encourages locals and guests to protect the local fauna and flora. On the Klein Matterhorn and at Trockener Steg, all energy for heating, ventilation, and lighting is generated by a photovoltaic system integrated into the building facade. In Breuil-Cervinia, most accommodations are located directly on the slopes, so cars can remain parked during your stay.


Awards

Begrünerpreis 2013 for the efforts to re-green old slopes and lift routes, thus restoring the areas to their natural state.


Public transportation/on-site mobility

  • Train connection
    Zermatt has a direct train station. Since the resort is car-free and only accessible via the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway, arriving entirely by train is the obvious choice. The nearest train station to Breuil-Cervinia is in Châtillon/Saint-Vincent. Scheduled buses run to the ski area.
  • Comprehensive ski bus network
  • Scheduled buses
  • In Zermatt, electric buses and electric taxis operate.

Car-free city

Zermatt






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