Nature
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With Dolomiti Superski - responsibility, we want to create a well-defined and structured sustainability programme that takes into account the complexity of the Dolomiti Superski system and the different needs of the ski areas, reinforcing the strategic positioning in the direction of sustainability. Every production process, from the operation of the lifts, to the preparation of the slopes, trails and tracks, to the issuing of tickets etc., is optimised according to a credible logic of sustainability.
Dolomiti Superski wants to be a driving force and an example for the entire chain, for the sustainable development of the area.
Dolomites UNESCO
The great beauty is that which can be enjoyed from the panoramic balconies desired by the Dolomites UNESCO foundation.
The Dolomites tell 250 million years of history, they began as coral reefs and today show themselves as beautiful rock towers.
The natural paradise has been part of the UNESCO natural heritage since 2009.
To govern the beauty of the Dolomites, the UNESCO Dolomites Foundation was established in 2010. The idea is to blur the boundary between human intervention and the landscape context. The site must not be over-exploited from an environmental point of view and management must adopt principles of conservation and sustainable development, such as land management, traffic or overtourism. 95% of the Unesco Dolomites territory consists of protected areas.
Dolomiti Superski - responsibility
The objective of the sustainability project "DS Responsibility", born in the year 2018, is to develop strategies capable of contributing to the reduction of the carbon footprint of the destination.
Increasingly central is the sustainable and responsible approach to plant engeening activities, with a focus on processes, technologies and use of resources that are as in tune with the environment as possible.
Sustainability rangers can be found in all 12 Dolomiti Superski/ Supersummer resorts. Their task is to guard and spread the culture of ecological, social and economic sustainability.
The way of living and travelling has changed, but the environment, biodiversity and local culture are the raw material without which tourism is doomed to die.
"We will all have to work to guarantee the future generation a better world than the one we live in."
Fabio Romelli ~ Sustainability ranger of the Val di Fassa
How does Dolomiti Superski contribute to sustainability?
Sustainable snowmaking
Over time, technology has made great strides. Also in terms of eco-sustainability. The super-tech cannons have a low energy consumption of 20 kw. They also run at 1500 rpm, whereas in the 1980s they needed 3000 rpm, so today they are quieter.
Snowmaking also serves to provide work for ski instructors, hoteliers, restaurants and all those involved in the Dolomiti Superski.
Natural snow would never be enough for a winter season, they have a larger crystal than technical snow and therefore a much shorter duration.
Technical snow is just water that comes out of a small hole at a very high pressure, pulverises and with the cold turns into crystals. No chemicals are used.
The water used is then returned to the ground as the real snow melts.
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To ensure that Kronplatz-Plan de Corones can continue to meet the expectations of the local population, tourists, and, above all, the needs of nature, Funivie San Vigilio Inc. has decided to switch to a cleaner fuel. In the future, GTL (Gas-to-Liquid) Fuel Alpin will be used for its grooming vehicle fleet instead of diesel.
After being the first cableway company in Italy to use a hybrid snow groomer, Funivie San Vigilio Inc. is also the first Italian operator to use the new GTL Fuel Alpin on all its snow grooming machines on the slopes.
Funivie San Vigilio di Marebbe Inc. owns a total of 11 snow groomers (and one spare snow groomer), which are used in the evening hours during winter to prepare the slopes in the best possible way for the following day. Most of the fleet runs on diesel, with the generally known effects. Funivie San Vigilio di Marebbe Inc.’s use of this alternative fuel shows that a clean and responsible energy solution can form the basis for a more sustainable future."
Characteristics of GTL Fuel Alpin
GTL Fuel Alpin is an alternative fuel derived from natural gas, which burns cleaner than conventional diesel. Using GTL Fuel Alpin as a replacement for diesel brings several benefits:
• Reduces emissions of pollutants, including nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), and unburned hydrocarbons (HC);
• Suitable for high performance in mountainous areas, even at very low temperatures, with a Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) of up to -30°C;
• No additional investment required: GTL Fuel Alpin is a drop-in fuel that can be used in existing diesel engines without needing modifications, new infrastructure, or vehicle investments;
• Easy handling: GTL Fuel Alpin is classified as non-toxic, odorless, easily biodegradable, and low-risk, being a paraffinic fuel;
• More uniform combustion, leading to reduced noise levels in some engines;
• Better ignition performance thanks to a higher cetane number (between 74 and 80).
In addition to Kronplatz-Plan de Corones, the Carezza ski area is also using advanced fuels to protect the environment. Starting from the 2023-24 season, HVO fuel based on hydrogenated vegetable oils is used in snow groomers instead of diesel, reducing emissions from large machinery by 60-90%.
My Dolomiti Card
By using our reusable card you have several advantages.
It simplifies the purchase of skipasses and by recharging the card online, you have direct access to the lifts. In addition you can associate the Card with your "My dolomiti" profile and in this way control your skiing performance.
Green solution: by reusing your Dolomiti Card you contribute to the protection of the environment and help to reduce the amount of plastic cards.
