Communauté de Communes du Guillestrois-Queyras

What Communauté de Communes du Guillestrois-Queyras does

The Communauté de Communes du Guillestrois-Queyras (CCGQ) is a French public intercommunal authority, classified as an Établissement public de coopération intercommunale (EPCI) under the heading "non_profit" but functionally a local government entity created around 2017 and governing 15 communes in the Hautes-Alpes department of the French Alps, with headquarters at 1 Place Simone Petsche in Guillestre. The entity coordinates public services across a mountainous rural territory where individual communes lack the scale and resources to deliver them independently. Its operational portfolio spans waste management (with incitative pricing, smart-card access control, and the Webusager online portal), mobility (seasonal winter/summer/intersaison shuttles, a Franco-Italian "Andiamo" service, carpooling), healthcare access through three medical facilities (Maison de Santé du Guillestrois, mountain clinics at Vars and Aiguilles), senior in-home support (telealarm on fixed or mobile lines, home-delivered meals, hourly home help), youth services, cultural programs through the École de Musique et d'Art du Guillestrois-Queyras, stewardship of the Mont-Dauphin UNESCO World Heritage site, outdoor recreation across 4 Nordic sites and 815 km of marked VTT trails, and economic development for ~350 local businesses.

Technology infrastructure is conventional public-sector: a WordPress-based web presence, Matomo Analytics, the Illiwap citizen notification application (free, no registration), portail webusager for waste, and Portail Familles for youth registration. No proprietary platforms, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Three wholly-owned operating subsidiaries execute service delivery: the Office de Tourisme Intercommunal du Guillestrois-Queyras, the École de Musique et d'Art du Guillestrois-Queyras, and Nordic Queyras. Cross-border cooperation is anchored by the Terres Monviso initiative bringing together 14 French and Italian partners under INTERREG ALCOTRA funding.

The business model is funded through three streams: (1) mandatory local taxation including property taxes (taxe foncière), housing tax (taxe d'habitation, post-reform), and the contribution foncière des entreprises (CFE); (2) usage-based service fees including the incentive waste charge (redevance incitative), sanitation fees (redevance assainissement), and tourism tax (taxe de séjour); and (3) government and European subsidies including INTERREG ALCOTRA (€6.6M for 2018-2023; €5.7M for 2025-2028), FEADER, DETR/DSIL, and regional/departmental co-financing of specific capital projects. Pricing is set annually by the community council, with disclosed rates such as €13.92/month for telealarm on fixed line, €17.52/month on mobile, €11.40/meal for home meal delivery (2026 rate), and tiered home-help pricing (€21.50-€26.80/hour depending on third-party coverage). Go-to-market is community-led direct service delivery through physical offices (Guillestre HQ, Aiguilles antenna, two France Services hubs), digital portals, Illiwap, and field operations. Annual revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Communauté de Communes du Guillestrois-Queyras

Legal name

Communauté de communes du Guillestrois et du Queyras

Website

https://ccguillestroisqueyras.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Communauté de Communes du Guillestrois-Queyras is a French public intercommunal authority (EPCI) governing 15 communes in Hautes-Alpes, delivering local public services—including waste management, healthcare facilities, senior and youth services, Nordic sports, and economic development—across the territory and through Franco-Italian cross-border cooperation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Public Administration Services

NAICS

Skiing Facilities (713920)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Nordic & Cross-Country Centers (XC Skiing, Biathlon, Snowshoe Trails) (THAAAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF)

Keywords

• Public administration services
• Waste management services
• Intercommunal transportation
• Senior home support services
• Territorial economic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Guillestre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Local Taxation: The community of communes generates revenue primarily through local taxes including property taxes (taxe foncière), housing tax (taxe d'habitation - though reformed), and contribution foncière des entreprises (CFE) from businesses operating on the territory.
2. Service Fees and Charges: Revenue from service fees including waste management charges (redevance incitative), sanitation fees (redevance assainissement), and tourism tax (taxe de séjour). These are typically annual or per-use charges applied to residents, businesses, and tourists.
3. Government Subsidies and European Funding: The community receives subsidies from various government sources (state, region, department) and European programs such as INTERREG ALCOTRA for cross-border cooperation projects and FEADER for rural development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CCGQ delivers coordinated local public services to 15 communes in the French Alps, including waste collection with incitative pricing and smart access control, seasonal and cross-border shuttle transport, France Services administrative hubs, two health centers and a mountain clinic, senior home-support (home help, meal delivery, telealarm, communal mutual insurance), early childhood and youth recreation, a community music and art school, Nordic sports facilities across 4 sites with a 4-season biathlon stadium, hiking and mountain biking trail maintenance, white water sports, economic activity zones, and management of the Mont-Dauphin UNESCO Vauban heritage site.

Product overview

The Communauté de Communes du Guillestrois-Queyras is an intercommunal public administration providing comprehensive local government services across 15 municipalities in the French Alps. The service portfolio includes waste management with incitative pricing and smart access control, seasonal transportation including Franco-Italian mobility, healthcare facilities (France Services, medical centers), senior and youth support services, cultural programs (music school, heritage sites), outdoor recreation (Nordic skiing, hiking, water sports), and economic development support. These services operate through dedicated facilities, online portals, and mobile services to serve both permanent residents and seasonal visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waste Management Services (Gestion des déchets) Municipal waste management service including incitative pricing, waste card access control system, online user portal (Webusager), collection services, recycling facilities, and waste disposal education for residents, businesses, and tourist accommodations across 15 communes.
• Transportation and Mobility Services (Transport et Mobilité) Seasonal shuttle services including winter shuttles (Navettes hiver), summer shuttles (Navettes été), intersaison shuttles, and the Franco-Italian 'Andiamo' shuttle service connecting the territory with Italy, plus carpooling and hitchhiking coordination.
• France Services Hubs Government service hubs providing administrative assistance with CAF, CPAM, MSA, Assurance Retraite, CSAPA, and other national services; includes digital advice and support through dedicated conseillers numériques.
• Maison de Santé du Guillestrois (Health Center) Multidisciplinary health facility in Guillestre offering general practitioners, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, psychomotor therapists, podiatrists, and speech therapists in coordinated care.
• Vars Mountain Medical Clinic (Cabinet de montagne de Vars) Medical clinic at Vars ski resort providing 3 medical consultation rooms, physiotherapy, radiology, emergency care, and seasonal emergency services.
• Aiguilles Mountain Medical Clinic (Cabinet de montagne d'Aiguilles) Medical facility in Aiguilles near the hospital offering general medicine with radiology, nursing care, and physiotherapy services.
• Senior Services (Services aux Seniors) Home support services including home help with tiered rates, meal delivery at 11.40 euros per meal (2026), telealarm subscriptions at 13.92 or 17.52 euros per month, and communal mutual health insurance (Mutuelle Communale) in partnership with Mutuelle de France Alpes du Sud.
• Youth Services (Service Jeunesse) Youth recreation center with activities, summer camps, homework help, and the 'Navette Simone' mobility shuttle service for teenagers.
• Early Childhood Services (Petite Enfance) Early childhood relay service (Relais Petite Enfance) offering awakening workshops and socialization activities for children with childcare providers.
• Music and Art School (École de Musique et d'Art) Community music and art school offering discovery courses, instrumental and vocal training, and traditional dance workshops (Danses trad').
• Nordic Queyras (Nordic Sports) Managed Nordic ski domain across 4 valleys (Arvieux-Izoard, Abriès-Ristolas, Molines-Saint Véran, Ceillac) with over 200 km of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and biathlon facilities including a 4-season biathlon stadium.
• 4-Season Biathlon Stadium (Stade Biathlon 4 Saisons) Year-round biathlon facility at Ceillac with shooting range (10m and 50m), roller ski tracks (3 levels from 0.9km to 2.5km), and winter cross-country skiing.
• Hiking and Mountain Biking (Randonnée et VTT) Maintenance of 630 km of hiking trails and 815 km of mountain biking paths, including GR58 Tour du Queyras, GR5, GR541, and labeled VTT routes.
• White Water Sports (Sports d'Eau Vive) Management of white water embarkation/disembarkation areas on the Guil and Durance rivers for kayaking, rafting, and water sports.
• Economic Activity Zones (Zones d'Activité Économique) Economic development support including business zones, entrepreneurship aid, professional real estate, and coworking spaces for local businesses (350 businesses operating on the territory).
• Heritage and Architecture (Pays d'Art et d'Histoire) UNESCO Vauban heritage site at Mont-Dauphin, mutualized heritage service with Serre-Ponçon, interpretive heritage schemes, and cultural heritage preservation initiatives.
• Intercommunal Tourist Office (Office de Tourisme Intercommunal) Intercommunal tourism promotion with 8 reception points, coordination with Vars and Risoul offices, and management of the territory's tourism marketing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Waste reduction: Household waste to landfill decreased from 1.89%/year (2010-2016) to 4.4%/year since 2016, with further acceleration after 2018 drum installation and 2024 access controls
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Terres Monviso - Cross-border CooperationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2025Cross-border cooperation initiative bringing together 14 partners from French and Italian territories. French side includes CCGQ, CC Serre-Ponçon, CC Vallée de l'Ubaye Serre-Ponçon, PNR du Queyras, and two Alpine departments. Italian side includes six Mountain Unions (Unione montana Barge Bagnolo, Comuni del Monviso, Valle Varaita, Valle Maira, Valle Grana, Valle Stura), Saluzzo commune, Province of Cuneo, Consortium Monviso Solidale, Chamber of Commerce of Cuneo, and Fondation Agrion. Focused on territorial attractivity, revitalization, and resilience over 4-year PITER+ plan with €5.7 million funding (2025-2028).
• Pays d'Art et d'Histoire Label - Joint Candidature with CC Serre-PonçoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Joint candidacy between CC Serre-Ponçon and CC Guillestrois-Queyras for the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire (Heritage and Art Country) label. 10-year convention signed December 2024 between State and both collectives. Aims to sensitize residents and professionals to heritage quality, architecture, and living environment, with specific school programs.
• Mission Opérationnelle Transfrontalière (MOT)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2024Expert organization on cross-border cooperation invited to table round to share expertise on cross-border governance dynamics, particularly relevant for Terres Monviso cooperation.
• Mont-Dauphin Vauban UNESCO Site PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between CCGQ and Mont-Dauphin municipality for UNESCO Vauban site management, with Centre des Monuments Nationaux (CMN) as key partner for site animation and conservation.
• Mutuelle de France Alpes du SudminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Mutuelle de France Alpes du Sud to provide communal mutual insurance to residents of Guillestrois-Queyras with 3 levels of coverage (Genévrier, Cembro, Mélèze). Two monthly permanence locations offered in Guillestre and Aiguilles.
• Service Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours (SDIS 05)coreOthersDepartmental fire and rescue service operating 7 volunteer fire stations on CCGQ territory. SDIS provides operational resources and training; CCGQ has supported construction/rehabilitation of fire stations. Approximately 70 volunteer firefighters protect the territory.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Savoie Mont Blanc: A departmental-level tourism promotion agency that markets the larger Savoie/Haute-Savoie alpine territory. Comparable to CCGQ's intercommunal Office de Tourisme (OTI) for the same tourism marketing, visitor information, and destination-promotion functions, but at a northern-alps geography with significantly larger ski domain assets.
• Communauté de communes de Serre-Ponçon: A neighboring French intercommunal structure in the Hautes-Alpes that co-leads the mutualized Pays d'Art et d'Histoire service with CCGQ and participates in Terres Monviso. It is the closest directly comparable EPCI in terms of governance model, scale of communes, tourism assets (lakeside/lake-based), and reliance on EU cross-border funding.
• Parc Naturel Régional du Queyras: The Regional Natural Park that shares CCGQ's Queyras territory and is a named cross-border cooperation partner. Comparable because it manages the same natural assets (trails, biodiversity, heritage interpretation) in the same geographic perimeter, and delivers public-facing recreation and education services alongside CCGQ.

Regional players

• Parc national des Écrins: A French national park that abuts CCGQ's territory and manages overlapping trail networks, refuges, and visitor services in the southern French Alps. Comparable in terms of outdoor recreation asset management, environmental protection mandate, and public-sector service delivery model, though operating under a stricter national-park regulatory regime.

Broad incumbents

• UCPA: A major French operator of outdoor sports vacation centers and instructor-led programs across mountain, water, and trail activities. Comparable to CCGQ's Nordic Queyras and water sports operations because both deliver organized outdoor recreation access to a French consumer base in alpine territories.
• Compagnie des Alpes: France's largest ski-resort and leisure operator, managing a portfolio of alpine ski domains and outdoor attractions across the country. Compared to CCGQ, it operates at a vastly larger commercial scale in the same French mountain recreation market, with overlapping activities in lift-served and Nordic winter sports, summer activities, and heritage tourism.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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