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 Sauze d'Oulx 

Suitability

Beginner
Beginner rating 2
Intermediate
Intermediate rating 4
Expert
Expert rating 2
Boarding
Boarding rating 4
Off Piste
Off Piste rating 3

Essentials

Resort Altitude

1503m

Snow Range

1503m to 2340m

The Mountain

Piste area - 400km
Black runs - 21
Red runs - 102
Blue runs - 42
Nursery slopes - 4
Mountain cafes - 15
Snow cannon - 50
Parks - 1
Pipes - 0

Transfers

Chambery - 145km
Geneva - 225km
Grenoble - 210km
Lyon - 220km
Turin - 1.5hrs

Ratings

Queues - 6
Lifts - 6
Cafes - 6
Snow - 4
Extent - 8
Transfer - 6
Charm - 4
Scenery - 6
Eating Out - 4
Apres Ski - 4


 

Resort Profile For Sauze d'Oulx

A good value busy resort with extensive skiing and lively atmosphere

Sauze d’Oulx is one of the five resorts which form the massive Milky Way ski area. Situated high in the Susa Valley, it is renowned for its varied skiing, long sunny days and lively après-ski. The Milky Way ski area has 400km of varied slopes which will appeal to intermediates. Most pistes are a mix of long cruising slopes and pretty tree-lined runs, but varied enough to keep most interested. However, it is a popular ski area and lifts and pistes can get very crowded. It can also suffer from poor conditions in late season. The village is pretty enough, but consists of mainly modern buildings and lacks traditional Alpine charm. The old village centre does have a more traditional feel and benefits from being car-free. Here you will find most bars and clubs. A good mix of accommodation is spread throughout the resort, offering good value for money.

Resort Pros

  • Extensive ski area, particularly suited to beginners and intermediates.
  • Good value for money accommodation, bars and restaurants.
  • Relatively uncrowded.
  • Excellent tree-lined skiing.
  • Linked to the Milky Way ski area.
  • Lively nightlife.

Resort Cons

  • Can get very crowded at weekends.
  • Snow can be unreliable, especially in late season.
  • Access to most lifts is via an unreliable, pay as you use, bus service.
  • Many old lifts.

Best For

  • Beginners.
  • Intermediates.
  • Mixed ability groups.
  • Party Goers.
  • Those on a budget.

Worst For

  • Late season trips.
  • Families (although some efforts are being made to bring some balance to the wilder side of the party scene).

SlopeSeeker Tips

It can get very crowded at weekends so head for the quieter slopes on Monte Genervis. Montgenevre is also worth a day trip.