Getting to your ski resort...So, there are likely to be three parts to your journey; getting to your international departure point, the international travel and then the local transfer. Without doubt, the international flight is the largest contributor to CO2 emissions of your whole holiday. However, you can make choices to reduce your impact for each part of your journey and in many cases you will have a more relaxing journey in the process...
Getting to your international departure point... Consider how you get to the airport, train station, or coach station and take public transport if you can. The train or tube is the best method since the CO2 emissions are the lowest and you are not contributing to congestion and you save on parking costs. If that is not possible take the coach or bus and again save on parking costs. Your international journey... The single biggest change you can make to reduce your CO2 emissions of your ski holiday is to choose to travel by train. This is now a real option and often takes the same time as flying door-to-door as you avoid the lengthy check ins, waiting for luggage etc. It is also very relaxing and scenic and often gives you extra time on the piste! For advice on the best way to get there – visit www.seat61.com or www.snowcarbon.com If you can’t travel by train, the next best method is to go by coach preferably by Eurotunnel. Various tour operators offer a coach option. Next best with a full fuel efficient car preferably by eurotunnel Otherwise, if you are flying there are several positive steps you can take... Choose your airline carefully... Think about your airline – charter flights normally have high load factors meaning lower CO2 emissions per person and some of their fleets are quite new. Alternatively – check out this carbon friendly flight search which allows you to do a full search for flights and then enables you to choose the most carbon efficient flight – based on information provided by the airlines themselves. Think about your transfer... Investigate whether there is a train direct to the resort or to a train station nearby. Many resorts are well served by trains and it’s a relaxing way to get there. Even if the station is not directly in the resort there are often bus services that co-ordinate with the trains. Find out whether the resort or a private company offer coach transfers to the resort – there are many scheduled services designed to co-ordinate with the international flights. See whether your tour operator offers train transfers or use their organised coach service. Finally, if you have to hire a car, select a low emission, efficient vehicle. Now.... Check out Tips and ideas for Skiers - when you are there and have a better holiday! |
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