Is Sauze d’Oulx good for beginners?

Yes. Sauze has plenty of gentle, tree-lined blues near Sportinia and good English-speaking ski schools. We share specific routes and lesson advice on our beginners guide.

Where should I book ski and snowboard hire in Sauze d’Oulx?

Pre-book via Monsguide to collect near the lifts, avoid queues and get the right boot fit. We offer discounted rates with trusted shops and mid-week swaps if needed.

How do I get from Turin or Milan to Sauze d’Oulx?

The easiest way is a pre-booked airport transfer (shared or private) direct to your accommodation. We also outline train and bus options, but a door-to-door transfer is fastest with luggage.

When does the Via Lattea usually open for the season?

Opening dates vary by snowfall and resort. We keep our snow conditions page updated with projected and confirmed dates for Sauze, Sestriere, Sansicario–Cesana, Claviere and Montgenèvre.

Can I ski Montgenèvre on a Via Lattea pass?

Typically a 6-day Via Lattea pass includes days in Montgenèvre. It’s a long ski over; our Ski Away Day coach gets you there for first lifts and back without the rush.

Where can I find the Sauze d’Oulx piste map?

Use our interactive piste map to explore Sauze, Sestriere, Sansicario–Cesana, Claviere and Montgenèvre, check connections and plan routes before you travel.

What’s the après-ski like in Sauze d’Oulx now?

It’s fun but more grown-up than it was 20 years ago. You’ll still find lively bars and live music, plus plenty of classy wine spots and great mountain restaurants—see our current picks on the guide.

Sauze d'Oulx Ski Resort Guide

Montgenèvre Ski Away Day from Sauze d’Oulx

To make the most of your lift pass, join the Monsguide coach from Sauze d’Oulx Ski Resort to Montgenèvre. Ski in France for the whole day and explore the best areas of the Via Lattea. Running every Thursday, we depart from Sauze d’Oulx Tourist Information Office at 8.30am, taking you straight to the French cable car, and get back to Sauze resort at around 5pm in time for après ski.

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Sauze d’Oulx Discount Card

Want to save even more money in Sauze? We’ve teamed up with some of the best restaurants, bars & shops in resort and on the mountain to give Monsguide Discount Cardholders extra discounts & money off food & drinks throughout your holiday.

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Ski Lift in Sazue d'Oulx looking at the Colo 2 person lift

Piste sign in Sauze d'Oulx showing the different areas on the mountain

Overview of Sauze d’Oulx

The Sauze d’Oulx ski area is the gateway to the Via Lattea / Milky Way. Sauze previously had a reputation as a proper party town. There’s still lots of après ski fun to be had & late nights bars to be found, but it’s toned down the wild vibes in recent years. Some of the old favourites have closed, but plenty of new bars and restaurants have opened that are fast becoming Sauze d’Oulx institutions.

And more great news if you’re planning a Sauze d’Oulx ski trip: prices are still reasonable. A holiday to Sauze d’Oulx offers access to one of Europe’s biggest ski areas, at a decent price, with only a one-hour transfer from Turin Airport. What’s more, the Via Lattea is made up of five, connected areas – Sauze d’Oulx, Sestriere, San Sicario, Claviere and all the way into the French resort of Montgenèvre – with around 400km of piste, and the highest lift taking you to 2800m. Sauze d’Oulx, itself, is an area of mainly red runs, so most suited to people who’ve skied at least once or twice before. Expect gorgeous tree-lined skiing, sun-kissed pistes and an incredibly hospitable welcome.

The town of Sauze d’Oulx sits at 1509m and has bags of old Italian charm. This is not one of your ugly, purpose-built resorts. It’s a historic Italian town with winding, cobbled streets, no through traffic allowed & enough traditional pizza and pasta restaurants that even the fussiest eater will find something they love.