White is the colour most obviously associated with skiing - but how about thinking green? An increasing number of winter sports enthusiasts are concerned about the environmental impact of their ski breaks.
France has been leading the way in Europe with ecologically minded resorts, so if you're interested in getting all the fun of a skiing trip with a smaller carbon footprint, it's a good choice.
Where in particular? Morzine, and its neighbouring resorts of Avoriaz and Les Gets, have proven popular with those who want to carve with a conscience - and here's why! Avoriaz: A Pedestrianised Town Finding time to do what you love is tough when you have to balance life and work with leisure activities, which is why, for many, longer trips may need to be replaced by short ski breaks.
France is, of course, highly convenient for anyone coming from the UK for a few days or a weekender - and the conscientious traveller always has the option of the Eurostar if they're worried about flying.
However you get there, though, Morzine and its neighbours are easy to get around and between on lower-impact transport like buses.
And Avoriaz goes one better: its town centre is entirely pedestrianised.
Locals and visitors get around on foot or by horse-drawn carriages: ecological and picturesque! In terms of setting a great example for resorts hoping to attract eco-travellers on ski breaks, France has a good thing going in Avoriaz.
Organic Slopes: The Stash One key question asked by those passionate about both winter sports and the environment is how to enjoy those sports without having to remove natural forests or alter the land unduly.
Originally created as a series of snowparks in North America, The Stash has been hailed as a pioneer in providing green options to those on snowboarding and ski breaks.
France is home to the first park of this kind in Europe, designed and built with an organic ethos to utilise the natural lay of the land as much as possible.
Since its opening in 2008, The Stash in Avoriaz has proved to be extremely popular with locals and visitors alike for its uniqueness and 'feelgood factor'.
Sustainable Skiing: Les Gets Morzine is ideally placed between Avoriaz and another resort with good 'green cred', Les Gets.
Its routes run through well-managed woods and are recommended for beginners or those who enjoy a gentle, quiet time on the slopes.
Les Gets is keen to promote conservation and sustainability in ski resorts so, wherever you go in the Morzine area, you're among people who understand the importance of looking after our mountain environments so future generations can enjoy ski breaks there too.