Zermatt Switzerland - Glaciers Flashcards
What is the pyramidal peak at Zermatt?
The Matterhorn
How many visitors does the ski resort get per year?
2 million
How many residents does Zermatt have?
6000
What does WWF say about tourism in the alps?
That ski tourism is one of the most ecologically damaging leisure activities in the Alps
What do the snow cannons cause?
Large amounts of water use
Chemicals
Biological additives
What are 3 examples of how Zermatt is sustainable?
The town is Car free
Visitors encouraged to use electric taxis or bikes
What prize did the ‘Matterhorn glacial paradise’ restaurant win??
The European solar prize
Why did the restaurant win the ESP?
The building is designed to reduce energy consumption and waste water is purified and recycled
How much money do the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG spend on environmental projects for the slopes?
Up to 1 million Swiss francs
How much area is fixed according to the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG?
85%
How many protected forests and wildlife sanctuaries does Zermatt have?
6
10
How much forest would be lost by building the 2000 car car park in 2010?
9000m2 of forest
