Category: Sustainability

Over recent years there has been a huge surge in awareness of climate change and the impact of our actions on the environment. Ski resorts have come under fire for their often energy guzzling lift network and impact of the resorts on the precious mountain landscapes. So maybe it's time to consider ideas for a more sustainable winter holiday, one that is kinder to the planet, won't damage the environment and that also involves a greater contribution to local communities. Sustainable ways to travel to your winter holiday How you get there should be your first consideration if you're interested in enjoying a more sustainable winter holiday. Flights will normally be part of an all inclusive ski holiday package, but flying has a huge impact on the environment. Consider instead travelling by ferry or train and car. The mountains of the Pyrenees can easily be reached by these modes of transport and we've outlined the various options for you here. To reach your winter holiday in the Pyrenees it's possible to take the train all the way down to Toulouse from where you can pick up a hire car. There's even talk about re-introducing the night train that used to run from Paris down to the heart of the central French Pyrenees at Bagneres-de-Luchon, so we're keeping our ear to the ground for further info! If you absolutely must fly then try and book with an airline that at the very least has a carbon offsetting programme. Many airlines have targets to become carbon neutral so do your research before you book that flight! Sustainable alternative winter activities for non-skiers The Pyrenees mountains offer numerous winter activities that are great sustainable alternatives to skiing. In fact, we wrote a whole blog post on this very subject! The most environmentally friendly ...