Travel by train
For your winter holiday, it can be tempting to fly. But, did you know that train travel is significantly more eco-friendly than flying, with up to 96.5% fewer CO2 emissions per passenger-kilometre? At Montagne Verte, we make travelling by train easy and affordable. Our AlpinExpress scheme offers you even more perks! We partner with restaurants, accommodation, and summer activities in the Haute Savoie to offer you discounts if you travel here by train. To find out more, check out our website, and get your AlpinExpress pass today! To make travelling by train a breeze, you can also consult our easy to use online information guides.
Use second hand ski gear
If you are going on a ski holiday this winter, you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint, and save money, by using second hand ski gear instead of buying new. If you are coming to Morzine, Les Gets or Avoriaz, Montagne Verte has it’s very own stock of high quality outdoor wear and ski gear, perfect for your winter break. Come and pay us a visit at 162 Rue du Bourg, 74110 Morzine.
Eat responsibly
Eating responsibly, in a manner which has minimal impact on the environment, means eating locally and seasonally during your holiday (and at home too!). Food that is out of season is forced to grow when it’s not necessarily a natural time of year for it to. This also uses more energy and resources, as out of season food must be shipped across the world. To see which foods are in season in France, you can use this helpful guide.
Save energy and water
In the colder months, it can be tempting to turn the heating up and leave it there until the spring months. However, this produces excess energy which in turn produces a large carbon footprint. Instead of excessively heating you holiday home or rental apartment, remember to bring lots of warm clothes and blankets to wrap up instead!
Gift experiences rather than products
The winter months are often a time for gift giving. But this Christmas season, try gifting experiences rather than products – which are often packed full of plastics which are not biodegradable.
Written by Maddy Gordon-Finlayson
