French Alps self guided hiking tours

Planet

CARBON REDUCTIONS:
As a Travelife certified tour operator, sustainability is at the core of our operations. We strive to minimize the environmental footprint of your trip and ensure it has a positive impact on the planet. By opting for locally owned independent accommodations instead of large chain hotels, we support the local economy and reduce carbon emissions associated with mass tourism.

Moreover, by staying in just one accommodation base, you are hugely reducing the impact of changing accommodations each night. This saves on unnecessary washing and cleaning, thereby conserving water and reducing cleaning product pollution. This trip allows you to go on a walking tour without the impact of 1 night accommodation stays!

Additionally, this trip is accessible by train, further reducing carbon emissions and reliance on carbon-intensive modes of transportation. Our transportation choices in destination, such as using a local taxi company and local transport by the accommodation owners further minimise our environmental impact.

You will be walking each day which is 100% human powered transport and by using our formula, baggage transfers are minimised reducing the emissions of the vacation by staying in one place.

ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE
Additionally, our partner accommodation prioritises sustainability, incorporating ecologically friendly cleaning products, water-saving devices, and energy-efficient practices. By designing our trips with sustainability in mind, we aim to protect and preserve the natural beauty of the destinations we visit.

Vegetarian food is available on request and the accommodation owner prioritises local produce.

On your app you will receive information about the flora and fauna and advice on how to minimise your impact to protect this.

People

In addition to our commitment to environmental sustainability, we prioritize the well-being of local communities and residents. By supporting locally owned accommodations and businesses, we contribute to the economic development and empowerment of the community.

Our partnerships are vetted for their commitment to sustainable tourism practices, ensuring that your trip benefits the local people.

Moreover, we make it convenient for you to travel sustainably by providing options to arrive by train, reducing reliance on carbon-intensive modes of transportation.

By choosing sustainable travel options, you not only experience the beauty of the destination but also contribute positively to the livelihoods and well-being of the local people. As a destination-based tour operator, there is no economic leakage; all your money is circulated back into the local economy, further enhancing community prosperity and resilience.

Additionally, this trip aligns with our mission statement to create year-round tourism in an Alpine destination, reducing dependence on the ski industry and promoting economic diversification for long-term sustainability.

LOCAL ECONOMY
Own this trip the accommodation is a local guest house independently owned and family run.

EMPLOYMENT INCLUSIVITY DIVERSITY
100% of the people delivering all services provided for you during this trip are from the local commmunuty and they are all paid the going rate as per French law (above or equal to minimum wage)

This trip is LMGBTQ friendly