The PITON project aspires to propose a new approach for the transition of territories integrating Pyrenean mountain resorts. Climate change and societal evolution in mountain areas are causing a series of vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities observed in mountain resorts currently question the development model of their territory. Thus, the PITON project proposes to experiment with transition models for territories connected to their mountain resorts by mobilizing levers of social and technological innovation.
- Social innovation to consider large-scale territorial transition around the resort and involve all actors in the area, not just ski resort operators.
- Technological innovation through digital data collection and analysis tools aimed at better understanding the relationship between resorts and their territory (impacts on natural resources and socio-economic repercussions), based on new indicators.
The PITON project is grounded on pilot territories chosen for the diversity of the issues represented. They will serve as a testing ground for the deployment of tools, models, and engineering systems designed in response to identified issues. This includes a robust phase of dissemination and capitalization, aiming to ensure that all Pyrenean stakeholders adopt the approach and thus create a real ripple effect.
