Sustainability at Pellestova

At Slakteriet, locally sourced ingredients are at the heart of our concept. Much of the game served in the restaurant comes from the surrounding mountain region and is processed in our own on-site butchery, located in the same building as the restaurant.

Here, our skilled butchers oversee the entire process, from receiving the raw ingredients to creating the finished products. This close connection to every stage of production gives us a deep understanding of the ingredients we work with and allows us to make responsible use of every part.

Through Slakteriet, we aim to showcase local produce, traditional craftsmanship and Norwegian food culture, with the mountains and surrounding nature serving as the foundation for every dining experience.

Caring for our local community also means celebrating the people, stories and products that are deeply rooted in the region. At Pellestova, we work closely with local farmers, producers and suppliers to source ingredients with a strong connection to the surrounding area.

We are also committed to showcasing local culture through the artwork displayed throughout the hotel, with many of our rooms featuring pieces created by local artists. Each autumn, we host the Local Food Market, where producers from Mat fra Øyerfjellet are invited to present and sell their products to both guests and visitors.

By supporting local businesses, artisans and food producers, we help preserve traditions, strengthen the local economy and create authentic experiences that reflect the character of the mountains and the community around us.

We continuously work to reduce our resource consumption and environmental impact through responsible and efficient hotel operations. Throughout the property, we use energy-efficient solutions such as LED lighting, smart building management systems and a geothermal heating system that provides renewable energy to both the hotel and nearby apartments.

We also focus on responsible resource use in our day-to-day operations. Waste is carefully sorted for recycling, guest bathrooms are equipped with refillable dispensers to reduce plastic consumption, and rooms are cleaned on request to help save water, energy and cleaning products. At the same time, we encourage our guests to contribute through simple, sustainable choices during their stay.

By combining modern technology with conscious everyday practices, we strive to minimise our environmental footprint while maintaining the high standards of comfort and hospitality our guests expect.

We aim to make it easier for our guests to make environmentally conscious choices during their stay. That’s why we offer electric vehicle charging stations, and guests visiting our restaurants can take advantage of our shuttle service, helping to reduce the need for individual car journeys.

We are also committed to reducing emissions associated with activities around the hotel. As part of this effort, we use an electrified snow groomer, significantly reducing diesel consumption while contributing to more sustainable maintenance of the cross-country ski trails throughout the area.

By investing in greener transport solutions, we strive to reduce our environmental impact while making it easier for guests to enjoy the mountains in a responsible way.

Sustainability is also about the people who create the experiences at Pellestova. We strive to be a workplace built on respect, collaboration and wellbeing, where employees have the opportunity to grow, develop their skills and contribute their unique strengths.

Our team is an essential part of who we are, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment where people feel valued, motivated and proud of the work they do.

By investing in our people, we strengthen both our workplace culture and the guest experiences that define Pellestova.

Our ambition is to operate Pellestova with respect for the natural environment, the people who work here and the local community that surrounds us. We aim to combine memorable mountain experiences with responsible choices in our daily operations, and we continuously seek new ways to reduce our environmental impact.

We believe that sustainability is built through many small actions over time, and that caring for our surroundings is a natural part of running a mountain hotel. By balancing hospitality, stewardship and long-term thinking, we strive to preserve the unique character of the mountains for generations to come.