Swisstainable Level I – committed

Since 2024, Montreux Noël has proudly been part of the national Swisstainable program initiated by Switzerland Tourism, which promotes a more sustainable tourism industry across the country.
We have achieved the “Committed” level, reflecting our concrete efforts toward continuous sustainability.
This label certifies that we:

• respect recognized sustainability criteria,
• implement concrete actions to reduce our environmental impact,
• commit to improving our practices each year in terms of ecology, responsible consumption and local involvement.

Joining Swisstainable also means joining a collective movement of Swiss providers who aim to build a more responsible future, without compromising on quality or emotion.

More info: Swisstainable – Suisse Tourisme

 

Our eco-friendly initiatives

Every year, we implement solutions to reduce our environmental footprint, such as:

• Separate collection of PET bottles
• Use of reusable cups
• Washable or biodegradable dishware
• Christmas decorations made from recycled PET, especially under the covered market
• Closed cycle of sunflower oil in all our catering facilities (see below)
• Use of LED bulbs only

A local and circular sunflower oil cycle

Our cooking oil comes from a short, sustainable supply chain:

• Sunflowers grown within 20 km of Romont
• Dried in Seigneux using biogas (Olivier Bonjour SA)
• Sorted and stored at Moulin de Promasens
• Pressed in Chavannes-les-Forts
• Residue (press cake) used to feed local livestock
• Used oil is recycled into energy in Seigneux

Local products at the heart of the experience

We take pride in offering quality products from the Vaud and Fribourg regions:

• Homemade Malakoffs prepared on site using 100% local ingredients
• Fondues at Heidi restaurant made with Gruyère AOP and Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP
• Röstis at Hugo restaurant made with Vacherin Mont-d’Or AOP
• Local wines, primarily supplied by Obrist
• Artisanal apple juice from La Ferme du Taulard in Romanel-sur-Lausanne
• Swiss side dishes provided by Hugo Reitzel

Social and community commitments

• The woodcutters’ hut embodies our commitment to supporting associations and creating local links through a participative approach.
• Every week, our association chalet welcomes the following associations in succession: Coffee Foundation (20.11–03.12), Les Oliviers (04.12–10.12), Fondation Simonin (11.12–17.12), Le Relais (18.12–24.12). A solidarity-based, participatory approach at the heart of the Riviera.
• We also work with Vaud Promotion to promote certified products from the canton.