Sustainable development
Commitments to Sustainable Development in the Upper Louron Valley
1. Reducing Our Environmental Impact
We are implementing several concrete actions to reduce our carbon footprint, encourage sustainable mobility, optimize energy consumption, and improve waste management:
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Skyvall gondola lift (90,000 car journeys avoided in 2022)
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Electric shuttle buses
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Smart LED lighting and thermal management of buildings
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Optimized digital practices and responsible printing
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Waste sorting and reuse of second-hand furniture
2. Raising Awareness and Engaging Local Stakeholders
We believe that everyone can contribute:
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Creation of a “Responsible Traveller Charter”
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Presentation of local wildlife, flora, and protected natural areas on our website
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Promotion of eco-friendly practices in our offices
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Highlighting committed local professionals and partners
3. Promoting Inclusive Tourism
Our ambition is to welcome all visitors:
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Tourism & Disability label
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Information about accessible sites and facilities
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Hosting interns and trainees
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Social responsibility integrated into our CSR approach
4. Supporting Local and Responsible Consumption
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Working with local suppliers and short supply chains
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Printing on PEFC-certified paper with an Imprim’Vert-certified printer
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Refillable products and waste reduction initiatives
Key Sustainable Actions Across the Destination
🔹 Committed resorts: Peyragudes is ISO 50001 certified, with optimized snowmaking, responsible slope grooming, and renewable energy production (biomass and geothermal energy).
🔹 Balnéa spa center: Eco-responsible management of thermal resources and heat recovery systems.
🔹 Clean Mountain Day: Collective end-of-season litter collection initiative.
🔹 Eco-driving practices for ski lifts and cable transport systems.
Together, Let’s Take Action!
Every action matters. Every partner is essential. Every visitor can become an agent of change.
We invite you to discover, support, and share our commitment to making the Louron Valley an eco-responsible destination where people can live, work, and travel sustainably — in every season.
Destination of Excellence: Quality Tourism + CSR
The “Quality Tourism” label is evolving into “Destination of Excellence,” reflecting a new vision for tourism in France. This transition aims to meet the growing expectations of visitors while aligning with key sector challenges: more sustainable, more inclusive tourism, always focused on excellence.
Among the major changes, the introduction of an eco-responsible pillar requires concrete actions to reduce the environmental impact of establishments.
