GSTC & RESPECT THE DOLOMITES
Our commitment to the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dolomites are a gift to humanity – but their beauty means we have a duty to respect and take care of them.
For several years now, a working group „RESPECT THE DOLOMITES“ has been activated, which develops events, awareness-raising activities and events to promote sustainability in Val Gardena. It includes sporting events such as the Sellaronda Bike Day, the valorisation of local crafts with the 'Made in - DOLOMITES Val Gardena - with LOVE' label, waste management, spring water with the 'Ega dla Dolomites' project, the care of mountain pastures, paths and grazing livestock, the use of clean energy from hydroelectric sources, and, in general, mobility, with the Val Gardena Mobile Card, charging stations for electric vehicles and the use of e-bikes.
Global Sustainable Tourism Council
The first step towards sustainability has been to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) destination criteria. Our efforts were recognised by obtaining the GSTC certificate. Our mission is to preserve and protect our wonderful natural area, its animals, plants and people. The formation of verifiable climate concepts and their implementation is the task.
To do so, we design all our projects, initiatives and events considering their economic, ecological and social impact in line with the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
