Ascou is a small Pyrénées station for great skiing without crowds

During a quick getaway for a day of skiing in the Pyrénées, my friend suggested that rather than head to Ax 3 Domaines in Ax-les-Thermes, we go a bit further toward a small station called Ascou. I had never heard of Ascou, but I was game to try something different.

Ax-les-Thermes in the Ariège Departement is home to Ax 3 Domaines, a large ski station tha…