Sauze d'Oulx resort guide - a general overview
Sauze d'Oulx - known by those in the know as Sauze (pronounced sowzey) is located on the western side of the Via Lattea (Milky Way) ski area and linked to the French pistes of Claviere and Montgenèvre. It also links directly with neighbouring Sansicario and Sestriere on the Italian side of the border.
The kinds of skiers who frequent the resort are either second home owners from Turin as well as youngish Brits on a budget. A curious combination that seems to work very well. The attractive old town is a tangle of cobbled streets, while the main part of the resort, close to the slopes, is modern and buzzes with bars adorned with English signs and widescreen sports channels.
It's all good-humoured fun, and Sauze has a vast array of uncrowded slopes that are perfect for cruising, plus a great selection of both open and tree-lined runs which are great for all weather conditions.
The resort has plenty of good restaurants, both off and on the mountain.
Resort stats
400km
1,510m - 2,825m
Level of skiing
- Beginners
- Intermediates
- Experts
- Snow sure
- Off-piste
- Ski area
Qualities
- Charm factor
- Non-skiers
- Nightlife
- Resort layout
- Fine dining
- Short transfer
- Resort value
Airports
- Turin
- 1hr 30mins
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Extensive, uncrowded ski area linked to the vast Milky Way ski area
- Cruisy intermediate runs
- Lively good value nightlife
- Mixture of open and tree lined runs for all weather conditions
Cons
- Slow lift system
- Erratic snow record
Restaurants
Sauze d'Oulx Resort Restaurants
For when you do not eat in your ski chalet, Sauze d'Oulx has plenty of good restaurants and pizzerias. Falco and Cantun offer traditional Italian cuisine. For steaks and Mexican food try Paddy McGinty's.
Sauze d'Oulx Mountain Restaurants
There is lots of choice for eating up the mountain. There are several good restaurants at Sportinia such as Capanna Kind and Rocce Nere. These are just above Sauze d'Oulx. Hotel Capricorno, at Clotes, offers something a bit more special at a higher price. For a quick, good value pizza Clot Bourget is recommended.
Sauze d'Oulx Apres Ski
This place is renowned for its apres ski and there are several places to have drink before you return to your hotel. Sauze d'Oulx has lots of choice and happy hours so it is not as expensive as some places. Miravallino is a smart and lively bar with free antipasti in the early evening. The Village Cafe at the foot of the slopes is fun and there are terraces at Forgia and Assietta.
Sauze d'Oulx Nightlife
If you like to head out after your evening meal in the chalet, Sauze d'Oulx is an ideal destination. Osteria dei Vagabondi has live music, the Moncrons has a good atmosphere, the Lounge and the Cotton Club are also good venues. Miravallino has different entertainment such as bar games and karaoke each night. Banditos disco is popular with both Brits and Italians.
Funicular
Cable Car
Gondola
Chair lift
Drag lift
Property
