Related Regions: Italy, Torino, Italy Int., Piemonte, Via Lattea, The Milky Way

Sauze d'Oulx Overview

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Sauze d'Oulx

Sauze d'Oulx, pronounced Sow-zee-doo was one of the most successful Italian ski resorts on the 1970s and '80s, expanding rapidly. Located on a high sunny 'balcony' in the Susa Valley, the resort is surrounded by larch forest above. The trails cut down through this natural amphitheatre have an excellent snow record. Its success resulted from its large and varied ski area, linked to Sestrière, its lively night life and reasonable prices. The resulting growth has led to the construction of a large number of rectangular concrete apartment blocks, mirroring its French partner, Montgènevre, now lift-linked to Sauze at the other end of the long Milky Way circuit. Although Sauze still has a delightful ancient heart of stone buildings, narrow streets and a cobbled square with water fountain, as well as locals prepared to dress in traditional attire for ancient festivals, these are all somewhat swamped by the newer developments all around. In the 1990s Sauze d'Oulx has matured to some extent, and although the resort is still one of the liveliest ski centres in the world, the occasionally unpleasant 'rowdy' element has moved on. It remains a very popular destination none the less, with most of the major international tour operators including it in their resort lists. Skiing has been popular here for over a century and world champions like Piero Gros, a gold medalist of the 1976 Olympics, have been based here. Skiing first began on the local slopes at the end of the last century when a Swiss engineer, Adolfo Kind, taught skiing to locals and guests using wooden boards strapped to the feet.

Elevation

Summit

8861ft
Vertical Drop

4327ft
Base

4534ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

Intermediate Runs

25%

Advanced Runs

57%

Expert Runs

18%

Runs

199 MILES

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

5 MILES

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 67
Gondolas & Trams: 6
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 28
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 4
Surface Lifts: 29

Tourist Office

Corso Novara 96, 10152 Torino

I 10050 Winter Olympics

Italy

Phone: 39 122 858009

ticketing@torino2006.it

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/01/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/14/2013

Years Open: 13

Sauze d'Oulx Reviews

by Robbo27 14th November 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
Take the Milky Way

Pros: Great ski area, great nightlife and not too expensive
Cons: Some slow lifts
by Colbrom 31st December 2009
- Overall Rating 1
- Family Friendly 1
- All Mtn. Terrain 1
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 3
Rip off

Pros: Lots of snow
Cons: no lifts open and very few runs pisted
by jimyoung2001 25th January 2009
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 5
Sauze review

Pros: Excellent nightlife
Cons: hangovers from excellent nightlife!
by LJ 3rd April 2008
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 5
Sauze d'Oulx Review

I have just got back from Sauze D'oulx and it was fantastic!!! my Fiance and I stayed in the Piccolo Chalet about 5 minutes walk from the town and Clotes ski lift.... [! full_review