{"id":31,"date":"2022-12-05T09:58:28","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T09:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/?p=31"},"modified":"2025-01-16T14:51:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T14:51:47","slug":"eco-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/eco-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability at Avoriaz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized wp-duotone-unset-1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AC-logo-.com-transparent-background.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-537\" style=\"width:245px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AC-logo-.com-transparent-background.png 1200w, 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focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3eac353c380d9158efbb4d12f6d1a171\" style=\"color:#fefcf2;background:linear-gradient(35deg,rgb(46,46,80) 30%,rgb(145,232,253) 50%)\">Avoriaz&#8217;s Eco-Friendly Initiatives <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left wp-duotone-unset-2\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#9baedb\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-265 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/April.jpeg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-color\" style=\"color:#fefcf2;font-size:64px\">Sustainability.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#2e2e50;line-height:1.3\">Preserving our alpine oasis is a team effort. Read on to see how Avoriaz 1800 is paving the way for a sustainable skiing future, and discover some of the incredible wildlife we share the mountain with.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Avoriaz 1800 has won several ecology awards including 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0prize in \u201cThe most innovating ski resort in sustainable development\u201d category at the World Snow Awards in 2012. Since this time, Avoriaz has been given the seal of approval by the Clef Vert and the Flocon Verte (2021), in recognition of its sustainable development policy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fae646bc8fadc62378b6cacdd8d25a1c\" style=\"color:#2e2e50\"><strong>CAR-FREE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cad6afd wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Avoriaz 1800 was designed with pedestrians in mind from day one and is the <strong>only<\/strong> entirely pedestrianised resort in France. Instead of cars, we have horse drawn sledges, so it&#8217;s easy to navigate with every Avoriaz Chalets property located within 10 minutes of the centre. Avoriaz is a unique winter paradise, far from busy cities or the daily grind and what could be more perfect than arriving at your chalet by sledge!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/horse-sled-ride.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295\" style=\"width:352px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/horse-sled-ride.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/horse-sled-ride-768x635.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-372b5c8abee3de5c98e720405135ba91\" style=\"color:#2e2e50\"><strong>ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE<\/strong> <strong>&amp; ECO-DESIGNED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Avoriaz&#8217;s revolutionary architectural style, specifically designed to blend into the environment, mimics and blends into the surrounding landscape. Natural materials dominate &#8211; the facades of the buildings are covered in red cedar tiles and have been deliberately left untreated to take on natural hues with the passing of time and the elements. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the resort\u2019s biggest natural assets, aside from its high snowfall, is the great amount of sunshine it enjoys.  Sunshine is a significant energy saver, so in supporting eco-friendly sustainability, all the main living spaces in the resort are deliberately south-facing, while the north-facing areas are used for utility areas and walkways. Thanks for many of our full-length windows, this allows for glorious views of the mountains, basking our chalets in natural light. This organic style, coupled\u00a0with the high levels of insulation and thermal glazing have together paved the way for Avoriaz 1800 to become one of most eco-friendly and sustainable ski resorts in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Image_Avoriaz-town-with-mountain-backdrop-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-661\" style=\"width:428px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b158d2b08098f6600edf4d1d22a43640\" style=\"color:#2e2e50\"><strong>ECO-FRIENDLY ENERGY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">In conjunction with the architecture, the energy system has also been adapted to be more eco-friendly. In 2011, a dual-energy system based on both wood pellets and electricity to supply heating and domestic hot water to the Aquariaz waterpark, as well as some new apartment buildings was installed. The speed of the ski lifts is also reduced when demand falls and solar panels are used where possible to produce clean energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94bc23d7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Image_Aquariaz_Lagoon-1920x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-678\" style=\"width:661px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b88876726975cb18d1b4d67a497b47d1\" style=\"color:#2e2e50\"><strong>SUSTAINABLE TOURISM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Avoriaz was specifically designed with nature in mind to offer a unique natural experience in a mountain environment. Ever since the resort\u2019s beginnings in 1967, Avoriaz has strived to make winter sports more widely accessible whilst viably sustaining the local population through winter tourism. The resort has been awarded the Flocon Vert seal of approval, awarded to mountain holiday destinations that make sustainable commitments. Read more about the Flocon Vert certification <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flocon-vert.org\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Avoriaz-Flocon-Vert-1920x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-680\" style=\"width:750px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5968308e4e4c83ab1b6784e108a217bc\" style=\"color:#2e2e50\"><strong>RECYCLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Waste is sorted and processed via the appropriate channels and recycling bins can be found across the entire ski area. The resort also has its own recycling facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New technologies are being deployed to gauge snow cover, optimise the way snow is spread, and streamline artificial snow production. Obsolete equipment is dismantled, and new installations are carefully blended into the landscape. One such new technolgy is SNOWsat, a GPS software enabling more efficient use of snow plough and snow-cannon timetabling.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/SNOWsat-image-1000x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-684\" style=\"width:478px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5770d0fdca223b0f2d9e2d08dbafad34\" style=\"color:#2e2e50\"><strong>FAUNA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep a look out during your day on the slopes and see if you can spot some of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0dfbf163 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/golden-eagle-3312943-560x373-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-687\" style=\"width:254px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Golden Eagle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alpine-Rock-Partridge-1000x630.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-692\" style=\"width:283px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alpine Rock Partridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a wp-duotone-unset-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Capture-decran-2020-09-15-a-15.12.12-560x351-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-690\" style=\"width:206px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lynx<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alpine-Red-Deer-1200x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-694\" style=\"width:293px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Red Deer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Bearded_Vulture_Switzerland-1920x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-696\" style=\"width:369px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bearded Vulture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoriazchalets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/marmot-3554124_1920-560x372-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-698\" style=\"width:245px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Marmotte<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b4185b52bf7a70e0c275aaa1f1e4294\" style=\"color:#2e2e50\"><strong>FLORA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Avoriaz and the Portes du Soleil are pro-active in preserving the precious natural Alpine resources. 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