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ValloireImage
73 - Savoie
Number of beds :
 
17000
Permanent residents :
 
1243
Snow gun coverage
 
30% des pistes
Altitude :
 
1430m - 2600m
Tourist information office phone n° :
 
04 79 59 03 96

1 - Easy access2 - Bus + ski pass package3 - Sustainable mobility4 - Incentives for car lift sharing5 - Corporate car lift sharingSnow clearing
  • Free Shuttle buses for the lift services employees’ between the valley and he resort, reduced fares for employees between the valley and the resort. Meeting and memos at the start of the season

  • Half pedestrianised resort, traffic is prohibited in a number of streets

  • Free shuttle buses and little train in the resort and around the gondolas

7 - Wood heating8 - Solar power9 -Other sources of renewable energy10 - Eco-Consumption11 - Green energy supplier12 - Light pollution
  • Solar photovoltaic panels on the Local council technical centre, the installation is connected to the French power grid

  • Micro-hydroelectric power station powering turbines in the resort used water, the installation is connected to the French power grid

  • Reduction on energy consumption policy on public light for the Local council

  • Green electricity supply from SOREA, programme RECS. 100% of the annual consumed energy is from a renewable source, green energy certificates for 250 MWh

13 - Green building standards14 - Incentives15 - Town planning16 - Ski area management17 - Ski area management18 - ISO 14001 certification
  • The new town Hall (2005) meets HQE requirements

  • The Maurienne Galibier community of village offers grants for the installation of solar water heaters, photovoltaic panels, individual wood fuelled boilers, household rain water recuperation systems: between €150 and €600

  • A number of snow guns are dismantled over the summer period, electric cables are gradually being moved underground, optimisation of the snow grooming plan

  • 2 Natural Zones of Animal and Plant Ecological Interest (ZNIEFF) and 1 FSC kite marked communal forest

  • Information on the Ecosylve run and presentation brochure available at the tourist information office

  • Partnerships between the village and the Forestry commission, community forest management plan for a 30 years period

19 - Sewage treatment20 - Biogas recuperation21 - Management of the water resource22 - Rainwater harvesting23 - Eco consumption of water24 - Dry toilets
  • The Saint Michel de Maurienne sewage treatment plant has a capacity of 35 000 PE, sewage discharge limits are respected

  • Water sourcing for snow guns: 100% La Valloirette river catchment, held in an impounding reservoir

  • 1 impounding reservoirs for a total of 240 000 m3

  • Rain water harvesting on communal garages for road maintenance (public road use) (road sweeper and washer)

  • Dual flush systems in 80% of public buildings & water reduction systems in 50% of public buildings

25 - Recycling collection26 - Waste disposal site27 - Information on recycling collection28 - Composting29 - Internal policies30 - Spring cleaning on the slopes
  • 80 recycling collection points are provided, with sorting of glass, paper/cardboard, metal and plastic

  • 50 rubbish bins on the ski slopes for a total of 33 lifts

  • Valloire waste disposal site in the resort

  • the Local council purchases recycled or eco-friendly ecolabelled paper

  • Pocket ashtrays (Nivo5 association) available in most of the shops and from the ski patrollers

31 - Families39 - Schools33 - Seasonaires information point34- Seasonaires deals35 - Environmental information36 - Access for those with disabilities:
  • The village is considering engaging a Local Agenda 21

  • The resort was awarded the ‘Famille plus’ kite mark and offers specific infrastructures and discounts for families

  • Seasonal workers reception centre: AEP cultural centre

  • 2 OPAC residences for 34 persons reserved for seasonal workers

  • Discounts available for seasonal workers with the seasonal workers card: ski passes, ice pool, cinema, leisure centre

  • The Col farm proposes direct sales of its production in the resort

  • Farmers market on Friday in the resort

  • 3 farms: bovines livestock and cheese production

  • Coaching and reduced rates available for those with disabilities

37 - Governance38 - Climate39 - Protected areas40 - Local agriculture40 - Events42 - Eco/responsible accomodation
  • Environment sensitisation signs on the snowpark and 2 recycling collection points on the slopes

  • Environmental messages on the local radio (eco habits) and on the slopes plan

  • Environmental educational programme with an organic garden in the local school in

  • 2008

  • Sustainable development week at the AEP cultural centre