SAUZE D'OULX, ITALY
Ski Holidays in Sauze d'Oulx, Italy
Sauze d'Oulx is one of the five villages which form the Milky Way and it needs little introduction to the many British skiers who return there year after year for the superb range of skiing, long hours of sunshine and wide range of après ski entertainment.
Sauze d'Oulx is one of the largest resorts in the Milky Way that offers 400km of skiing. Access to the pistes is now even easier following the increased capacity of the Clotes chairlift for the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Resort Statistics

Level | Rating | Runs |
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Beginners | 31 | |
Intermediates | 97 | |
Advanced | 32 | |
Snowboarders | ||
Total Runs | 160 |
- Groups
Resort Altitude | 1503m |
Highest Lift | 2840m |
Total Piste | 400km |
Longest Run | 6km |
Directions of Slopes | N/E, N/W, W |
Uphill Capacity | 90000 |
Total Lifts | 89 |
Chairlifts | 35 |
Drag Lifts | 54 |
Snow Parks | 5 |
Snow conditions in Sauze d'Oulx
Many of the pistes are covered in snow making facilities which offers more guaranteed skiing throughout the season.
Apres-ski, restaurants and other activities in Sauze d'Oulx
Down in resort, Sauze d'Oulx's original village has retained its old world charm, while the newer part provides all you need for a fun-filled holiday, but traffic can be a problem. Après-ski can be as lively as you please with pubs, clubs, smart cocktail bars and many reasonably priced restaurants and pizzerias. The ski schools offer instruction for a varied level of abilities, so they're perfect for beginners, as well as skiers looking to improve their techniques.
Starting early and finishing late, the possibilities for non-stop nightlife in Sauze are many and varied. Start with a drink at the Crowded House, Paddy's or the Hotel Derby Bar and move on to one of the two discos, Schuss or Banditos.
Other activities include:
- Games hall
- Skidoos
- Evening excursions to watch Juventus or Milan football matches
Eating out in Sauze d'Oulx:
There is a large selection of pizzerias and restaurants to suit all palates and pockets. · Del Borgo or Old Inn for gourmet meals · 10-course meal with wine at Cantun del Barbabuc · For good value English breakfasts try the Max Café, Paddy's or The Village · Paddy's or Gran Trun for Chinese or Mexican dishes
Other Amenities in Sauze d'Oulx:
If you are after some less intense activities in resort, you might be interested in a stroll round Sauze's weekly market which sells locally produced goods. The wellness area in the Grand Hotel La Torre has over 1000m2 of space, including a pool, sauna, waterfall and Turkish bath, while whirlpool tubs and fragrant cabins will provide various treatments.
Here's a full list below:
- Weekly market
- Cinema
- Shops
- Sauna
- Massage
Sauze d'Oulx Hotels
With our great range of Sauze d'Oulx hotels you'll be able to find the perfect spot for you ski holiday with ease.
Transfer time in Sauze d'Oulx
There are several airports surrounding Sauze d'Oulx ski resort. The nearest airport is Turin – Caselle (TRN) which is around 16km North of Turin, about 90km east from Sauze. The transfer time by bus or car is around 1 hour.
Ski Hire in Sauze d'Oulx
There are normally a number of shops where you can pick up your pre-booked ski or snowboard equipment from. Which shop you go to will depend on where you are staying in Sauze d'Oulx. Here is a guide to ski or snowboard hire in Sauze d'Oulx:
Ski Hire Type | Adult 6 days | Child 6 days |
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Bronze - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £58 | £47 |
Silver - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £93 | £70 |
Gold - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £130 | |
Platinum - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots | £143 |
You can book your ski hire for your trip to Sauze d'Oulx here
Sauze d'Oulx Reviews
Sauze is the most fantastic place to ski, the village is a wonderful pkace to holiday in, great people amazing resturants and bars and hotels My son and I have been visiting sauze d'oulx for the past 12 years and hope to visit for years to come, Couldn't think of anywhere I'd rather be the residents are absolutely lovely, always remember us and always treat us like special people.
Apres Ski: 5/5
Mandy Towle
Large ski area, yep, Great snow record, yep, Cheap food in resort / mountain, yep, Cheap drink in resort / mountain, yep - Ski in / ski out, yep (from certain locations). Pretty village, yep, Scenic mountain, yep, Short transfer, yep, Affordable packages, yep Sauze really has it all. The ONLY down point is really the lift system... there are no high speed bubbles from Sauze and you can spend quite a while on the chairs getting about. Also there is NO lift of any kind in the snow park!! The runs are not challenging but are fun and there is plenty access to off-piste. Hard to beat.
Apres Ski: 4/5
Pat Swayze