Introducing Montagne Verte
Montagne Verte is a fantastic eco-collective that helps rail travellers get discounts on ski passes, meals, and activities in the Portes du Soleil area.
You might have heard of Montagne Verte, a groundbreaking organisation started in Morzine and now encompassing Les Gets, Avoriaz and several other resorts in the Portes du Soleil area.
Established by a small group of volunteers in 2019, Montagne Verte’s mission is, as their name suggests, to make the mountains greener. Not in a lack-of-snow way, but in terms of helping ski resorts become more sustainable. In this respect, they’ve got plenty of in-resort initiatives, such as upcycled clothing projects, educational programmes, eco guides and partnerships with local businesses.
Photo: Samuel McMahon
In 2022, Montagne Verte launched the AlpinExpress Pass. This free, easy-to-get super-voucher provides discounts on dozens of activities and purchases in the Portes du Soleil area, including an incredibly lucrative 10% reduction in the price of your ski pass. The AlpinExpress Pass is available to anyone who has travelled to Montagne Verte resorts by train.
Cluses stationPhoto: Daniel Elkan
SnowCarbon has collaborated with Montagne Verte in various ways over the years. However, we’re finally pleased to announce a new guide to Montagne Verte, which details how the AlpinExpress Pass works - another win for skiers travelling by train!