Guzet-Neige is a ski resort situated in the Haute-Ariège area of the Ariège department in the French Pyrénées. The climb to the ski station has been used three times as a stage finish in the Tour de France.
Location Guzet is located between and in altitude, in Ariège in the heart of the Pyrenees.
The resort is divided into three areas: Guzet 1400 Prat-Mataou Le Freychet
The resort can be accessed from two directions: from the west through the Ustou valley and east through the Col de Latrape from Aulus-les-Bains.
Facilities There are of lift served runs and of cross country trails. The resort features a snowpark.
Cycling
Details of the climb The climb starts from the village of Seix on the River Salat and shares most of its route with that to the Col de Latrape from where there is a turn-off onto the D68, from the summit. From here there is a further climb to the ski station. In total from Seix, the climb is long. Over this distance, you climb at an average gradient of 4.3%, although the final section averages about 8%.
Tour de France stage finishes The climb to the ski station has been used three times as a stage finish in the Tour de France, most recently in 1995. It is ranked a first category climb.
YearStageCategoryStart of stageDistance (km)Height offinish (m)Stage winnerYellow jersey 1995141St-Orens-de-Gameville16415101988141Blagnac163 15151984111Pau226.51480
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Information on Guzet-Neige