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Guzet
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Guzet

Ustou, Couserans, Ariège

Guzet is a charming forest resort in the Couserans where wooden chalets are scattered among the spruces, with no high-rise buildings. The ski area has three sectors: steep Freychet for those who want a challenge, Guzet in the middle and gentle Prat Mataou for beginners. From the top you can see Mont Valier, the “lord” of the Couserans. Guzet often gets a lot of snow thanks to its position facing the Atlantic and has one of the oldest reputations in the Pyrenees for fine powder.

Alpine skiing

Height
1,100–2,100 m
Pistes
40 km
Runs
7994
Lifts
15
Season
mid-December–late March (2026/27 planned 19 December–21 March)
Lift pass
€38 adult/day, €33 half-day, €33.50 child/day (2025/26)
Level
all levels
Snowmaking
approx. 130 snow cannons
Snow park
Guzet Protest Park with over 20 features (XS–XL) and a marked freeride area
Cross-country skiing
Approx. 3 km of cross-country trails

Highlights

  • The Guzet-Express rail toboggan run: 1.5 km and a 357 m drop
  • Views of Mont Valier (2,838 m)
  • Piste-basher ride up to the Chalet Beauregard restaurant
  • Speedriding and a protected freeride area

Getting here

Flights
Toulouse-Blagnac (TLS) approx. 150 km, approx. 2 h 15 min · Lourdes-Tarbes (LDE) approx. 160 km, approx. 2 h 15 min
Car
From Saint-Girons take the D618/D3 towards Oust, then the D8 via Ustou up to the resort (approx. 50 min from Saint-Girons). Alternative route via Aulus-les-Bains. Winter tyres or chains needed.

Accommodation

Accommodation
Chalets and flats in the middle of the forest, a few small hotels; some ski-in/ski-out
Places to stay nearby
Aulus-les-Bains with thermal baths (approx. 5 km), Seix and Oust (approx. 30 min), Saint-Girons (approx. 50 min)
TipsAim for a weekday after a snowfall – Guzet is known for its powder. A visit to the thermal baths in Aulus-les-Bains makes a good combination.
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42.7787° N, 1.3010° E

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