Sauze d'Oulx
Overview
Traditional and lively, the pretty village pronounced 'Sau-zee doox' is perched high in the Susa Valley. One of many villages which make up the superb Milky Way skiing area, the skiing holidays here are excellent value for money. Popular for group and family skiing holidays, the long established ski resort is known for its long sunny days which entice British skiers to return year after year.
Skiing in Sauze d'Oulx
Host to the 2006 Winter Olympics, the varied Milky Way skiing circuit links Sauze, Sansiscario, Borgata, Sestriere, Claviere and Montgenevre. Linked at resort level by bus, the resort’s skiing area has 4 easy-to-access points all served by chair lifts.
Beginner skiers on their first exciting ski holiday will have nursery slopes and a dedicated plateau area with many drags which take you back up in a flash. Intermediates will be spoilt for choice, especially with the exhilarating long red runs down from Fratieve to Sansicario. Expert skiers are well catered for with larch tree runs and hair-raising off-piste routes.
Snowboarding in Sauze d'Oulx
With first-rate snowboarding opportunities in Sauze d’Oulx, snowboarders of all abilities will enjoy the long tree runs and endless hours of fun on the pisted runs. Off-pisters should take a guide but will find plenty of favourable powder to ride down.
Apres in Sauze d'Oulx
Italian ski resort ‘Sau-zee doox’ has an excellent après scene, with many of the bar owners here owning bars in Ibiza. A wide range of bars, clubs and restaurants make Sauze d'Oulx an obvious choice for group ski holidays. Family skiers will love the friendly atmosphere and there are plenty of activities to do away from the slopes such as an ice-rink for the kids and skidooing for the big kids.
Accommodation in Sauze d'Oulx
Just a 1 hour transfer from Turin airport to stay in this premier ski resort, Eclipse Ski has plenty of bargain ski deals and affordable accommodation for Sauze d'Oulx. Call in to speak to one of our ski specialists and ask about the bargain prices we’ve got for skiing holidays to Sauze d’Oulx.
Statistics
| Green | Blue | Red | Black |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 22 | 4 |
| Resort altitude | 1509m | Skiing altitude | 1390m-2825m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer time | 1hr 30mins | Longest run | 6km |
| Total kms of piste: | 40km | Cross country | |
| Snow canons | 50 | Slope direction | NE, NW, W |
| Nursery area | 4 | Number of lifts | 24 |
| Drags | 45 | Chairs | 36 |
| Cable cars | 1 | Gondolas | 1 |
| Night skiing | Yes | Snow making | Yes |
| Season | Dec - Apr | Mountain restaurants | 10 |
| Ski bus | Yes | Linked resorts | Montgenevre (France), Sestriere, Borgata, Clavi |
| Summer skiing | No | Terrain parks | No |
| Half pipe | 1 | Tree runs | Yes |
| Resort type | Alpine |
Summary: Skill level, features and activities
| Skill Level | |
|---|---|
| Beginner | |
| Intermediate | |
| Advanced |
| Type of resort | Alpine |
| Suitable for families | |
| Apres ski (nightlife) |
| Snowmobiling |
| Torchlit Descents |
| Skidooing |
