Chamonix Awarded Green Certificate
Chamonix third resort to be awarded Flocon Vert for environmental efforts
Chamonix valley has joined the list of Flocon Vert (Green Snowflake) labelled resorts in France, after meeting a number of strict environmental standards.
The first resorts to be awarded the Flocon Vert were Rousses in France and Villars in Switzerland, now Chamonix has joined the elite shortlist of resorts to be awarded this label of excellence.
Work towards the certificate began in 2011 for Chamonix with the involvement of over 70 partner organisations throughout the valley.
The list of 31 criterias demanded by the Flocon Vert association have all been met and include the improved management of transport, energy, buildings, water, waste, public spaces and land.
Chamonix will officially be awarded the Flocon Vert on the 15th of October.
