Groupe les Sommets Achieves GreenStep Level 5, the Highest Level of Recognition in Sustainable Tourism

Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, November 2, 2026 – Groupe les Sommets is proud to announce that it has achieved Level 5 of the GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Pathway, a Canadian organization that supports and assesses tourism businesses in their sustainability efforts. This is the highest level of recognition within GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism Journey program.

The Second Ski Resort Group in Canada to Achieve This Level

Recognized internationally, GreenStep’s program is based on a rigorous assessment of businesses’ environmental, social and economic commitments. By achieving Level 5, les Sommets stands out among organizations demonstrating leadership, excellence and innovation in sustainable tourism.

“This recognition is a tremendous source of pride for us, as it reflects years of commitment to our mountains, our employees and our communities,” says Pierre Charest, Vice President of Operations and Retail Sales and Chair of les Sommets’ Sustainability Committee.

A Mountain of Actions for a More Sustainable Future

For more than 50 years, our mountains have been places where people come together to have fun and create lasting memories. To ensure they remain that way for generations to come, we have made sustainability an integral part of our decision-making.

Over the years, this commitment has translated into numerous concrete initiatives, including:

• Every spring, our employees come together to take part in our collective mountain clean-up initiative.
• We have established waste-sorting stations across our resorts, introduced reusable and compostable alternatives, and improved our waste management practices.
• We encourage more sustainable transportation through our 38 electric vehicle charging stations and initiatives that promote carpooling.
• Since 2018, we have donated nearly 900 winter coats to people in need, giving gently used clothing a second life.
• We support more than 18 community organizations and contribute to charitable events that make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Recognizing How Far We’ve Come and Continuing to Improve

Achieving GreenStep Level 5 recognizes the progress we have made and the collective efforts behind it. This distinction also belongs to everyone who contributes every day to improving the way we operate. To our teams, our partners and everyone who shares our connection to the mountains: thank you!

Beyond this recognition, the process has allowed les Sommets to highlight the many sustainability initiatives already embedded in its operations while identifying new opportunities for progress. We remain committed to advancing sustainable tourism by continually improving our practices and taking meaningful action, one step at a time.

Because caring for the places that bring us together also means always looking for ways to do better.

To learn more about our sustainability commitment and initiatives, visit: Sustainable Development and Community Engagement | Les Sommets