Responsible Travel

Policy Aims

We are committed to sustainable tourism and the protection and preservation of the mountain habitat. As such we abide by and support local conservation projects and policies for the continued evolution and protection of the mountain environment and its inhabitants. And we choose to work with guides, companies and accommodation who share the same values.

Economic Responsibility

All our guides and accommodation providers are local to the area. We don’t import foreign guides or use international hotel or accommodation chains unless they are fully committed to supporting the local economy.

Currently we have no International chains or suppliers on our books.

Environmental Responsibility

Our list of activities only include those which have a minimum impact on the environment, such as walking, rafting, etc.

We respect and support local conservation / erosion projects by following guidelines issued by the Ecrins National Park and ensuring our clients are made aware of any specific guidelines that may affect them. Eg carrying rubbish down from refuges / high mountain walks.

We don’t promote motorised sports.

All our guides are fully trained in environmental sustainability as a part of their diplomas and they educate our clients about the mountain habitat during the activities.

We don’t print brochures and keep paper use to a minimum in the office preferring electronic distribution as our main means of communication with clients.

Social Responsibility

We work closely with the Touirst Office and support their projects for sustainable tourism and in particular the impact of tourism on local agriculture (the traditional way of life in the area).

We include local events that support and promote farming traditions, food production and markets in our itineraries and advice for things to do for our clients to help support the farming community and raise awareness of their culture.