Sustainability on the slopes
SWISS HOTEL The Alpina Gstaad is minimising food waste by serving leftovers on the slopes. Located in front of the Vorderes Eggli ski lifts in a converted snow groomer, the Offcut Food Truck serves dishes from upcycled offcuts and surplus ingredients. Leftover casarecce pasta is being used for pasta alla crudaiola, while ripe bananas from breakfast are whizzed up for banana cake. The truck, which is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10am-3pm, can be reached on skis or via the winter hiking trail.
Over on the Italian-French border, Vialattea has partnered with train operator Trenitalia to offer up to 25 per cent off ski passes for those travelling by rail to the region. Winter sports enthusiasts can access the region's eight ski resorts and 400km of
