Four French Ski Resorts earn elevated ‘Flocon Vert’ sustainability rating
Four French ski areas have been recognised for their ongoing commitment to sustainability by being awarded a second ‘Flocon Vert’ (‘Green Snowflake’). The newly upgraded resorts are Les Belleville (Les Menuires/St Martin/Val Thorens) and Valloire in Savoie, together with Les Angles and Font-Romeu in the Pyrenees. The second snowflake recognises resorts that have continued to...
New Brussels-Milan Sleeper Train Offers New Rail Route to the Alps
Skiers looking to reduce their carbon footprint while enjoying a more relaxed journey to the mountains will have another option for this winter. European Sleeper has confirmed that its new overnight service linking Brussels and Milan will launch on 09 September 2026, creating a direct rail connection between Northern Europe, Switzerland and Northern Italy. Sleeper...
Greenwashing at Thredbo?
The Australia ski resort of Thredbo loves to talk about their sustainability initiatives. And to be fair to the resort, they do power their lifts via renewable electricity, generated from hydro power. On their sustainability page, they list further actions that they have taken to mitigate the impact of their operations. Only this week, the...
Case Study: Scotland to Switzerland by train
Martyn Crawshaw recently sent us this update on his train journey from Inverness to Champéry in Switzerland. “I had the chance to spend a couple of weeks skiing in Europe and having spent most of my ski days in Scotland or Norway, I was at a bit of a loss as to where to start...
Case Study: UK to Isola 2000 via Nice by train & bus
In February 2026, Iain travelled from the UK to the ski resort of Isola 2000 in the Alpes Maritimes. He travelled on the overnight ‘train de nuit’ from Paris to Nice, stayed one day in Nice and then went on to Isola the following day. As Iain went on to Les 3 Vallees after his...
Guide to Moûtiers-Salins Railway Station
This is a short guide to help if you’re travelling by train to Moûtiers station this winter, most likely to travel to one of the resorts of Les 3 Vallées. If you never been to the station before, or even if you have, this might help with your orientation after a long journey. Bus from...
Case Study: UK to St Anton, Austria by train
In December 2025, Iain travelled from the UK to St Anton in the Arlberg region of Tirol, Austria. London St Pancras-Gare du Nord (11:31 GMT – 14:49 CET) I started my journey in Brighton, arriving at Eurostar check in at St Pancras at 10:50 for the 11:31 departure. This is later than the recommended arrival...
Seriously? Italian ski resort uses helicopter to fly in snow onto bare slopes
In a completely tone-deaf and ironic gesture, the Italian ski resort of Monte Bondone has tackled the challenges of a warming planet by contributing climate change. The resort recently used helicopters to move snow to cover slopes, unsurprisingly drawing criticisms from environmental groups and defenders of mountain tourism alike. Facing unusually warm temperatures and strong...
Case Study: The UK to Embrun, France by overnight train…and bus
Antonia Simpson, a regular listener to The Ski Podcast, recently contacted us to share her story of travelling by train to the southern French Alps. On a dull September day, a £35 Eurostar offer seemed too good to waste, particularly when I realised I could carry on to the Southern French Alps for less than...
Case Study: London to Serre Chevalier Briancon by ferry and train
Neil Guthrie – creator of ‘The Alps – Skiing by Train’ map – recently sent us this update on his flight free journey from London to Briancon (to ski Serre Chevalier): Every year thousands of winter sports holidays begin with a train ride from London Victoria or Clapham Junction heading south towards Sussex. For most,...
Morzine chalet company AliKats awarded B Corp status
The Morzine chalet company run by British couple Al and Kat Judge has officially achieved B Corp™ Certification. This makes them one of the very few chalet operators worldwide to hold this globally recognised standard for social and environmental impact. AliKats was founded more than a decade ago and run 16 luxury chalets in Morzine....
Case Study: UK to St Gervais Le Fayet by train and bus
In August 2025, Iain travelled from the UK to Saint Gervais Le Fayet in France. Iain was in the region to take part in the OCC Ultra Marathon in Chamonix, but preferred to stay in the much better value Le Fayet. London St Pancras-Gare du Nord I started my journey in Brighton, arriving at Eurostar...
