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5/12/2024

Why choose a chalet in a resort with the Flocon Vert label?

When it comes to planning your next vacation, why not combine comfort, nature and ecological commitment? Staying in a chalet located in a ski resort with the Flocon Vert label is the ideal opportunity to enjoy unforgettable holidays while contributing to the preservation of the environment. But what does this label mean, and why should you choose accommodation that benefits from it?

1. The Green Snowflake label: a guarantee of sustainable tourism

The label Green flake is a certification that rewards ski resorts and tourist establishments that are actively committed to more sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism. Awarded to ski resorts and accommodations that respect strict ecological specifications, this label is a real promise for travelers concerned about their environmental choices.

This label distinguishes resorts that, in addition to their quality tourist offer, have implemented concrete actions to reduce their ecological footprint, preserve local biodiversity and support local economies. By choosing a chalet in a resort with the Flocon Vert label, you are choosing a more responsible tourism, in line with current challenges.

Cord - © Jean-Marc Barey - FloConvert.org

2. What criteria are taken into account to obtain the label?

Obtaining the Green Snowflake label is based on a set of criteria that cover several aspects of sustainable tourism. These criteria are divided into several main axes:

  • Energy management : Labelled establishments must adopt practices to reduce their energy consumption (use of renewable energies, optimization of heating systems, etc.).
  • Water management : Structures must put in place solutions to limit water consumption and improve its treatment.
  • Waste management : Good practices for sorting, reducing and recovering waste are essential to obtain the label.
  • Sustainable mobility : The label encourages stations and accommodations to promote alternatives to the car, such as public transport, carpooling, or even electric shuttles.
  • The preservation of biodiversity : The aim is to minimize the impact of tourist activity on local fauna and flora and to implement actions to preserve the ecosystem.
  • Local involvement : The label values initiatives that support local producers, short circuits, and local actors. This also includes the involvement of station managers and accommodations in solidarity and inclusive approaches.
Combloux - ©Marin Martin - OT Combloux

3. Why choose a chalet located in a resort with the Flocon Vert label?

Choose a chalet located in a certified resort Green flake, it means doing something for the environment while enjoying a quality tourist experience. Here are some advantages of opting for a rental cottage located in a certified resort:

  • Responsible tourism : By supporting tourism players who respect the environment, you contribute to the preservation of landscapes and natural resources.
  • A rewarding experience : In addition to the ecological aspect, resorts and accommodations with the Flocon Vert label also favor hospitality, comfort and authenticity, with an emphasis on a local and sustainable experience.
  • Support for local initiatives : You participate in the economic development of a territory that values its local products, culture and know-how.
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A Flocon Vert stay: combine relaxation and ecological commitment

Choosing a chalet in a certified resort Green flakemeans combining the comfort of quality accommodation, the pleasure of the mountains and the commitment to sustainable tourism. You will have a memorable stay, while having the satisfaction of actively contributing to the preservation of the environment.

So why not choose responsible accommodation for your next vacation? Our chalets await you for a stay that is both comfortable, authentic and respectful of nature. Together, let's do something for the planet while enjoying a unique experience.