A mountain-top hotel striving for eco-excellence

Le Refudge de La Traye is located in Savoie, France, and sits within a mountain range preserved for future generations. The hotel has implemented innovative technology and practices into its business model to help maintain the health of the surrounding ecosystems. 

Among the hotel’s most notable initiatives is utilizing renewable energy instead of fossil fuels. Guests will find that solar panels have been placed on rooftops to harness the sun's power and convert it into heat for the hotel.

Hotel management shares, “Be immersed in a friendly atmosphere which accompanies the intimate and discreet spirit of the Refuge's small slice of paradise. While maintaining a strong local presence and respect for tradition, the Refuge features innovative and cutting-edge technologies with a strong focus on eco-responsibility.”

The hotel also strongly emphasizes reducing carbon emissions by buying from local suppliers. With such practices, the hotel supports the planet and the local economy along the way.