5 ski resorts getting sustainable makeovers this winter holiday, from Niseko to Les Arcs
From Shanghai’s vast indoor slopes to the planet’s ever more eco-savvy resorts, here’s our round-up of some the world’s most exciting skiing destinations
Few holiday activities are more under threat from climate breakdown than skiing and other winter sports.
Nevertheless, operators of some of the biggest resorts are tackling the problem by introducing more eco-friendly practices ahead of this winter’s ski season, many of which involve whisking skiers to the top of slopes as efficiently as possible.
1. Niseko, Japan
Replacing the Center 4 lift, the Ace Gondola will take skiers to the top of Ace Hill and feature Wi-fi in all 54 of its 10-person cabins, along with heated seats and ski racks. Two cabins will have see-through floors. The new gondola will be 50 per cent faster and carry more skiers than the previous four-person chair, so should also help alleviate lift queues.
2. Les Arcs, France
