Rules for visiting Goulier
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Pyrénées Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park (Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées Ariégeoises), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: goulier-neige.fr
🛸 Drones
- Permit requiredArrêté préfectoral of Ariège of 28/07/2026: flying open-category drones below 120 m requires authorisation from the prefecture (pref-drones@ariege.gouv.fr) if take-off is above 1,000 m, until 31 October. In Natura 2000 areas and reserves it is always required.Source: parc-pyrenees-ariegeoises.fr
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- With conditionsIn Ariège, anyone may light a fire in forests, moorland and within 200 m of them only in purpose-built hearths: fixed, built of masonry and posing no risk to vegetation. Fine of €135. Burning cut plant waste is prohibited.Source: mairie-ax.fr
Frequently asked questions
- Can you fly a drone at Goulier?
- Permit required. Arrêté préfectoral of Ariège of 28/07/2026: flying open-category drones below 120 m requires authorisation from the prefecture (pref-drones@ariege.gouv.fr) if take-off is above 1,000 m, until 31 October. In Natura 2000 areas and reserves it is always required.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Goulier?
- With conditions. In Ariège, anyone may light a fire in forests, moorland and within 200 m of them only in purpose-built hearths: fixed, built of masonry and posing no risk to vegetation. Fine of €135. Burning cut plant waste is prohibited.
Before you go
Rules collected on 13 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.