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Western Europe: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts

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Western Europe: most eco-friendly ski resorts

51-250 out of 292 ski resorts

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Hochkönig has a very good ski bus system. There is no need for a car at any point… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Ziller Valley, and in particular Spieljoch, is making major investments in free public transport… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lienz places great emphasis on gentle tourism. The ski huts serve regional dishes and produce. Use of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Nocky Express shuttle service at Turracher Höhe allows visitors to avoid using their cars while on… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Loser takes measures to protect the environment and prohibits skiing through the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Visitors to Bellwald are strongly encouraged to use public transport. A cable car runs directly to… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Hochficht is very concerned about the environment. To protect the environment, a… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Wildhaus is very concerned about the environment. Large flora and fauna protection… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There are environmentally friendly options for travelling to Flumserberg. Unterterzen train station is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Thanks to a very large and free ski bus network and a direct train connection at the Almkopfbahn lift… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of First is very concerned about the environment. Flora and fauna conservation areas… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
It is not permitted to ski through forest protection areas in the Hohsaas ski resort. The use of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Schlick 2000 ski resort can be accessed from Innsbruck using public transport. A very large and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is very environmentally friendly. The snow-making equipment is energy efficient and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
"Soft tourism" is practiced here. Solar power facilities generate renewable energy on many buildings… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Several ski buses operate on the Ramsau Plateau and transport visitors to the ski resort. Various… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Skiing through the forest is prohibited at the Wetterstein lifts (Wettersteinbahnen Ehrwald) ski… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort on the Sonnenkopf does not use artificial snow-making equipment, so the slopes are… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The lift operator is very concerned about the environment. Travel to Glungezer on free ski buses is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is very concerned about the environment. There is no need to use your car during your… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Jenner is located in Berchtesgaden National Park. The modern lifts are very energy efficient. A… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Goldeck is concerned about the environment. Flora and fauna protection areas have… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In general, environmental protection plays an important role in the Nassfeld ski resort. For many… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Environmentally friendly travel to and from Gastein using free public transport (train and ski bus) is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In the Hinterstoder ski resort, skiing through forest areas and reforestation areas is forbidden. The… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The 10-person gondola lifts and snow-production equipment are energy-efficient. If there is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There are no snow cannons on the Zugspitze. The resort opens only if there is sufficient snow cover.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
A great deal of energy is required to create optimum snow conditions in an indoor ski area. All of the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The resort places great emphasis on environmental protection. For example, solar power is used in many… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Due to the proximity to the main population centres in Carinthia and the relatively low power… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is very concerned about the environment. Ski buses and a train station promote… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Val d'Anniviers is concerned about sustainable development in the region. There is a policy of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lienz places great emphasis on gentle tourism. The ski huts serve regional dishes and produce. Use of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Hochzeiger is very concerned about the environment. The resort uses a GPS system to… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Conservation of the beautiful natural environment is a priority for the ski resort of Galsterberg. It… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The highest photovoltaic system in Europe has been installed on the Pitztal Glacier at just under… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Garmisch-Classic encourages travel to the ski resort by public transport with special combined… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Public transport from Innsbruck to the resort is actively encouraged. The bus is free of charge for… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Kaunertal Valley places great emphasis on sustainable tourism. The objective at Kaunertal Glacier… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Alpspitzbahn lift and ski huts have photovoltaic systems. Further extensions are planned. The… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Les Angles is located in the large Catalan Pyrenees Regional Natural Park and environmental protection… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Peyragudes places great emphasis on protecting nature. The 10-person Skyvall gondola… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Rhätische Bahn train station is located right next to the base station and travelling to the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Grasgehren occupies a unique location in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. Strict… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Anyone who purchases a ski pass can use the bus network in Davos and Klosters-Serneus and the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The facilities in the ski resort for snow production and transportation of guests are very modern and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
A tight ski bus network connects the villages in the Tuxertal to the Hintertux Glacer. Ski buses also… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Hoch-Ybrig is very concerned about the environment. The slopes are opened only if… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mobility without cars is promoted strongly within the resort. There are restricted flora and fauna… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zuoz places great emphasis on gentle tourism. The ski huts serve regional dishes and produce. Use of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Grüsch Danusa follows a policy of gentle tourism. There are sufficient rubbish bins… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Obersaxen/Mundaun/Val Lumnezia places great emphasis on preserving the environment… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sustainable use of natural resources is a core part of the corporate philosophy of the Weisse Arena… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In general, the ski resort places great emphasis on preserving the beautiful natural landscapes in the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
During the Styrian school holidays, a free ski bus runs from St. Marein bei Neumarkt to Grebenzen base… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Bolsterlang is located within the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park and great emphasis is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
All lifts operated by the Brauneck Bergbahnen lift company are powered by green energy and are… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Gastein Valley is very concerned about the environment. Numerous free ski buses run between the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mobility without cars is promoted strongly within the resort. A 240 m2 solar power facility at the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Arrival via public transportation is encouraged. A large bus station is located at the base station of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
An eagle is featured in the logo of Val d´Isère. Under the motto "Save your logo", the resort is very… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Ifen is very concerned about the environment. There are extensive forest and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They place a high value on maintaining an intact natural environment in Bad Kleinkirchheim and St.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
When they purchase new equipment or renovate, they pay close attention to energy efficiency factors.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Vent places great emphasis on gentle tourism. Reforestation areas are protected by fences. The resort… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is very concerned about the environment. The use of ski buses is actively encouraged in… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There are no snow cannons and they inform guests about garbage separation. In general, they practice… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The slopes are mowed and organically fertilised in the summer. This has a very positive effect on the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is concerned about the environment. Skiing through the forest is not permitted.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism in the Le Tourchet ski area. It's only open in the height of winter from… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Environmental protection plays a big role at the Chamonix ski resorts because they want to protect the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Train connections from Thun, Berne, Biel and Domodossola (Italy) are comprehensively promoted. The… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Environmental protection plays a big role at the Chamonix ski resorts because they want to protect the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In order to protect the unique natural environment, environmental protection plays a big role at the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In order to protect the unique natural environment, environmental protection plays a big role at the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The villages are well-connected to public transportation. They are careful about limiting garbage and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort places great emphasis on the environment, to protect the unique landscape. The ski bus… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Corvatsch/Furtschellas can be accessed very easily on local buses and buses operated… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Soft tourism is practiced on the Unternberg. They only open the ski area once there is a good base of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism on the Nordkette. They only open the resort when there is enough snow. The… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Ankogel is located in an unspoilt natural setting and great emphasis is placed on… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Environmental protection and sustainability are a big priority in Meiringen-Hasliberg. There are large… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The community of Werfenweng has made sustainability a priority and is a model village for "soft… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In 2002, the Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen lift company volunteered to be the first ski resort to be… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ski pass holders have free access to the Davos and Kloster-Serneus bus network and the train service… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Alpenbahnen Spitzingsee operator uses environmentally-friendly power to run all lifts which are… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ski pass holders have free access to the Davos and Kloster-Serneus bus network and the train service… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Sudelfeld has also taken a great step towards greater environmental friendliness… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism on the Venet mountain. The slopes are only opened when there is a… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The regional ski bus network is very well developed. Skiing is not permitted in protected woodland… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They place a high value on the use of public transportation. Use of the Walser Skibus is free with the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There are ski buses running throughout the Pitztal. These also circulate to the Pitztal/Imst train… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
On-site public transportation is provided by ski buses. There are restricted areas for wildlife and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Wurzeralm ski resort is partially located in a conservation area and is 100% powered by CO2-free… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The quartz sand mountain was built up years ago and so the natural environment is not really affected.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Running an environmentally friendly ski resort is a priority at Dachstein West. The base station of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Sölden ski resort is mainly accessed with new and energy efficient lifts. Local transportation is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There is a wind power facility from Tauernwind right nearby that is maintained by the ski resort. The… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is very well connected to public transport services. You can reach all base stations… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Forest areas are off-limits for skiers so that the wildlife will not be disturbed. Local products are… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The village of Malbun is accessible via public transportation and access is limited by car during the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Soft tourism is practiced at Stans. They place a high value on offering regional foods in the hotels… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In Vals, away from the large centers, they practice soft tourism. In order to protect the environment,… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There is no snow-making facility in Kaltenbronn. In addition, the village operates an information… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski area is so small that it really doesn't have a negative impact. Residents from Neunkirchen are… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism. They only open the ski season after sufficient natural snow has fallen. … more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The transportation of skiers and snowboarders is mainly with modern lifts. Use of the free ski buses… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
At Kristberg, the pleasure ski resort, soft tourism is practiced. There are electric skidoos for… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ski buses are greatly supported in the Paznaun Valley. Galtür has decided strongly against mass… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ski buses circulate on schedule throughout the entire Montafon region and up to Gargellen. Use of the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There is a sophisticated, free ski bus system with its own pocket-sized schedule. You can explore the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There is a sophisticated, free ski bus system with its own pocket-sized schedule. You can explore the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They are well aware that the success of Les 3 Vallées ski resort is dependent on a sustainable… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Schilthorn ski resort implements measures to protect the environment. There are wildlife… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Feldberg ski resort is located in the largest and oldest nature conservation area in… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Zauberberg is well-connected to the train and bus networks. In the summer, garbage collection… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism at Kellerjoch. They open the ski resort only when there is enough snow and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They place a great emphasis on soft tourism and restrict the forest areas with signs. One of the t-bar… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism in Laterns. There are marked freeriding areas and skiing through the forest… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is located in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Animal protection areas are marked.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism and only open the slopes when there is a sufficient amount of snow. … more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The complete energy supply for the Hocheck mountain lifts is provided by ecological hydro power from… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort has a direct train connection. It is forbidden to ski off-piste as well as through the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism. The lift is only in operation when there is sufficient snow. more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Steckenberg ski resort practices soft winter tourism. The power is generated at the location where… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Warning signs inform guests not to ski through the forest in order to protect it ("Es ist auch Dein… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Public transportation is encouraged. Forest areas are marked as protected areas where skiing and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
A car-free arrival is strongly encouraged in Oberstdorf with the motto: "Pass the traffic jam on the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
An intact environment is the main goal in Pontresina. They place a high value on environmental… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Les Arcs is very easy to access from the the surrounding villages. You can usually reach the ski lifts… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They make artificial snow on the slope and open when there is enough snow. The lift is run by an… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism and there are no snow cannons. The lifts only run when there is enough… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism. They only open the lift when there is enough snow. more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort has become a member of the "QSE league" (Quality, Security and Environment League) with… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Balderschwang joined Oberallgäu and Bregenzwald communities in 2008 to form the first cross-border… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
To be commended is the car-free mobility made possible by the ski buses and the local public… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism at the Tirolina ski resort and take measures to protect the environment.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Vacationers can leave their cars parked at the Flachau-Wagrain-Alpendorf ski resort. Ski buses bring… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They make efforts to protect the environment. The snow cannons are only used to increase snow levels… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The Elm ski resort takes measures to protect the environment. There are wildlife protection zones and… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The use of ski buses from Flattach to the Moelltal Glacier is encouraged. The restaurants are… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
A free ski bus for skiers provides environmentally friendly transport. The ski huts use regional… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Rules for protecting the environment are communicated. A photovoltaic system is installed on the… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The hall's annual energy consumption is equivalent to that of a large office building. The entire ski… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
It requires a lot of energy in order to achieve optimal slope conditions in a ski hall. However, the… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The Kappl ski resort makes efforts to protect the environment and supports the ski bus in Kappl. … more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The ski resort makes an effort to be environmentally friendly. Bare spots on the slopes are closed… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
An eco-friendly ski bus transports guests for free throughout the Isola 2000 ski resort. There are… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They pay attention to the environment in Les Deux Alpes. They encourage guests to leave their cars… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism on the Proeller, but it's difficult to access with public transportation. … more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
There are signs informing guests that the forest is off limits and should be protected. more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The Buehlertal lifts are accessible with the bus network of the Karlsruher Verkehrsverbunds (Karlsruh… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
In order to protect the natural environment and reduce traffic, there is good scheduled bus service to… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The northern-facing slopes of the Ettelsberg comprise an FFH area (nature and landscape protection… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They make an effort to run an environmentally friendly ski resort at Schoppernau/Diedamskopf. Thanks… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The ski area only opens when there is enough snow. They practice soft tourism. more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism. The ski area is not accessible with public transportation. more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism and only open the lifts when there is enough snow. more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism and only open the lifts when there is enough snow. Snow cannons help to… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They place a high value on environmental protection in Megève. There are many buses and horse drawn… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The ski resort on the high plateau is easily accessible with public transportation. They take great… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism, but access via public transportation is difficult. more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism, but access by public transportation is difficult. more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism, but it is difficult to get there using public transportation. more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They place an emphasis on running an environmentally friendly ski operation. They provide information… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The "Traunsee-Winter-Shuttle" travels daily to the most frequented accommodations in the region… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The Sahnehang is located in the Kahler Asten nature reserve, but since people have been skiing on the… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The Hunau ski area is not accessible via public transportation. A transfer service is offered for… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The mountain meadows surrounding Altastenberg are classified as FFH areas (Fauna-Flora-Habitat). The… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Wildlife protection zones are marked. The Post Bus travels to the Splügen lifts. more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Scheduled bus service is available daily to Mehliskopf from Buehl, Baden-Baden and Forbach. … more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They nurture the turf, but snow seldom falls and a large quantity of snow falls even less often. Only… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The owner Josef Stinn's main occupation is farming and he farms the ground of the ski area himself.… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The ecological footprint of such a small ski area is naturally small and thanks to the snow-making… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Forested areas are blocked off and the FIS environmental regulations are mentioned on the trail map. … more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The ski lift does not utilize energy-intensive snow-making equipment. Due to the usually low… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism and only open the ski lifts when there is enough snow (natural or… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The operation of a ski hall is very energy intensive. However, the largest photovoltaic facility in… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
A lot of energy is required to cool the ski hall to a constant -5 degree temperature. The SnowWorld… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
They take care to protect the environment by separating garbage. It is possible to access the resort… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
There are wildlife protection zones and the use of public transportation is encouraged. more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The Crans Montana Region works to provide a sustainable level of well-being for its visitors and… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
As there is a charge for practically all of the parking spaces in Leukerbad so the cars usually remain… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Alpe d'Huez primarily operates very modern lifts. The accommodations are located directly in the ski… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Free ski buses are provided in the Lungau. The restaurants serve local produce. more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The ski resort has measures to protect the environment. It supports the free ski bus service to the… more
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