Auzat

The landscape around Auzat is defined by the steep Vicdessos valley in the Ariège Pyrenees, which has shaped both the compact settlement pattern and local economy. The commune reaches into high mountain country near the Spanish border, with the Montcalm massif rising above its upper valleys; Pic du Montcalm, at 3,077 metres, is among the highest French Pyrenean summits. Auzat was long tied to industry as well as the mountains: an aluminium smelter operated here from 1907 until 2003, powered by local hydroelectric resources. Today, the valley is a base for walks and climbs, while its heritage recalls the working life of the industrial Pyrenees. Trace Auzat’s place in the Ariège Pyrenees by browsing webcams in the surrounding valleys.

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