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Energy-wise
The ice rink and the Bois aux Dames building operate using geothermal energy.
All public lighting has been fitted with LED bulbs. The remaining low-consumption public lighting projects will, in some areas, be regulated by timers or motion detectors.
What does producing locally in Samoëns mean?
Why this ambition?
By producing green energy, we help combat climate change, support the upkeep of our forest heritage, and create local jobs.
Development of the “Au Fil du Giffre” greenway began in 2015 through the Giffre/Risse River Contract, with the project management delegated by the CCMG to the Mixed Syndicate for the Development of the Arve and its Tributaries (SM3A), and supported by funding from the Rhône-Mediterranean-Corsica Water Agency and the Haute-Savoie Department.
The project aims to enhance the Giffre River and its natural areas while developing the region’s tourism assets. It also improves access to the river and facilitates maintenance of the banks and structures (footbridges, bridges, dikes, etc.).
The development work consists of restoring and/or designing/creating a gentle, low-impact pathway of variable width, up to a maximum of 3 meters, using stabilized and compacted materials. This ensures the continuity of the route along the Giffre for all users.
A new service offered by the Community of Municipalities to local event organizers “to improve waste storage and collection, with the aim of preserving the sanitary and safety conditions essential for the smooth running of any event.”
Upon simple request, the Community of Municipalities can provide waste-collection equipment free of charge to municipalities, associations, schools, and local businesses…
“The equipment available includes household waste bins, above-ground recycling containers, bag holders, etc. It can be delivered on-site by our staff or picked up at the waste disposal center.”
→ Information and request form available by email from the “waste management” department: dechets@montagnesdugiffre.fr
Our ambition for 2030!
The Grand Massif is committed to a sustainable approach and is implementing a strategy to reduce its environmental impact by 2030.
This approach is built around 3 objectives:
Objective 1: Net Zero Carbon.
Objective 2: Positive Biodiversity.
Objective 3: Water resource management and Zero lost waste.
For each objective, concrete actions are being implemented to avoid and reduce our environmental pressures. To offset the impacts linked to our development projects, compensation measures are also being put in place.
Discover some of the actions we are taking to achieve these goals.
What is the energy sobriety plan?
This energy sobriety plan aims to reduce energy consumption across the Grand Massif area. It also aims to be a long-term initiative in order to meet climate objectives.
This is why, among other measures, certain ski lifts are shut down outside peak visitation periods.
Zero bins on the ski area!
The mountains are the source of the water cycle. The precipitation they receive feeds the rivers that flow toward our seas and oceans.
80 to 90% of the waste found in the oceans comes from land-based sources.
Please keep and sort your waste at the bottom of the resort, where bins are available for you.
What are these birds?
The Black Grouse and the Rock Ptarmigan live year-round in the ski area.
In winter, these species find refuge in powder-snow zones — areas also popular with skiers and snowshoe hikers.
These species are known as umbrella species: “species whose habitat is large enough that protecting them also ensures the protection of other species within the same community.”
Protective measures exist and must be respected by everyone.
Each of us spends one-third of our time at our workplace. Caring for the environment also means taking action at the office. Applying simple, common-sense habits to reduce environmental impact and save resources means being eco-responsible and reasonable.
To find out more:
Club Med Samoëns Grand Massif: click here
Hotel – Charming Chalet Neige et Roc: click here
Hotel and tourist residence Alexane: click here for the hotel and here for the residence
Hotel La Boule de Neige: click here
Club Med Chalets de Samoëns Residence: click here
MMV Club Residence: click here
Alps Accommodation – Chalet Toubkal: click here
Alps Accommodation – La Cabine: click here
Alps Accommodation – Le Mazot: click here
Alps Accommodation – Chalet Moccand: click here
Meublé les Cimes: Donat Magnin Céline et Yves: click here
Pastry classes: click here
Aereau Voyages: click here
O’Bi Sport Events: click here
La Renardière tourist residence: click here
As part of our “Qualité Tourisme” certification and with the aim of raising environmental awareness among users, we wish to provide our visitors with all the relevant documentation concerning fragile natural environments, as well as information highlighting the value of our territory and its surroundings.
