Our initiatives aim to :
- Reduce the amount of waste generated across our ski areas
- Recover and reuse materials whenever possible to minimise their impact
- Select sustainable and appropriate treatment channels for each type of material
- Commit to a green economy that respects both people and the environment

Since 2020, we have put in place a wide range of initiatives to reduce, recycle and recover technical waste generated by development projects and infrastructure operations.

Tyres, rubber tracks, belts and textiles are handled through specialised recycling channels (ECOVERTIS, ALLIAPUR, REFASHION, etc.), ensuring their recycling and reuse.

Hazardous waste, used oils, batteries, WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) and non-hazardous industrial waste are managed by certified companies (CHIMIREC, SARP Industries, VEOLIA, EXCOFFIER, etc.), guaranteeing safe and environmentally responsible processing.

When our staff uniforms are renewed the old clothing (in good condition) is donated to communities in need.

To protect the mountain environment and biodiversity, rubbish bin are only present near operating ski lifts and not throughout the mountain area.

This is for several issues:
- Wild animals could rummage through bins, which may make them ill, create dependency on human food, or cause garbage to be scattered across the mountain area.
- Garbage could be blown away by the wind and spread across the mountain.
- Due to the size of the mountain areas, regular collection of bins would be difficult and would increase logistical and environmental impacts.

The simplest solution is to take your waste back to the resort with you and use the recycling bins provided. You’ll find plenty of easy-to-access recycling points throughout the resort, thanks to the local municipalities.

Since last year, our mountain areas have been equipped with cigarette butt collectors to reduce cigarette-related pollution and help protect alpine biodiversity.

This year, the initiative is part of an even broader framework following the national decree of 27 June 2025, which designates all French mountain areas as smoke-free. Cigarette butt collectors will play a key role in supporting this transition, helping visitors who were accustomed to smoking on the slopes to gradually adapt to the new regulations.

Cigarette butt collection is carried out through a social enterprise for employment based in Grenoble, ULISSE, which supports professional reintegration pathways. The collected cigarette butts are then recovered for energy use and transformed into alternative fuel for cement kilns.

A cigarette butt, made of cellulose acetate, can take up to 12 years to decompose, breaking down into micro- and nanoparticles that are toxic to water and wildlife. A single cigarette butt can pollute up to 500 litres of water (equivalent to 1 m³ of snow) and quickly harm the surrounding biodiversity.

Other examples highlight the long-term impact of certain types of waste on the environment:
- Chewing gum: 5 years
- Plastic bag: over 20 years
- PET bottle: over 100 years
- Pop can: over 50 years
- Aluminium (can): over 100 years
- Glass bottle: 400 years