A new eco-friendly ‘pay-as-you-go’ lift pass that the manufacturers claim will save skiers and snowboarders money, time and hassle, has been endorsed by former British ski racer and Olympian Chemmy Alcott (on the right of this photo).
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Get away to a remote Alpine retreat with no mobile phone signal – just one of the eco attractions in SalzburgerLand this summer
Alpine areas are now committed to reducing the carbon footprint left by tourists, and visitors to the Austrian province of SalzburgerLand this summer can learn more about playing their part.
SalzburgerLand’s unspoilt landscapes make an inspiring backdrop to the fascinating old city of Salzburg, with all the elements of classic Alpine scenery – snow-capped peaks, ancient forests and spring-fed lakes and streams with water clear enough to drink.
La Plagne continues to add to its eco-friendly policies in an effort to preserve the mountains for future generations
by Lulu Sheard
With climate change at the forefront of many people’s minds, resorts are reacting to calls for them to become more eco-friendly. The large La Plagne ski area in France, for example, is introducing more measures to protect its Alpine landscape and reduce its environmental impact.