Ski holidays Sauze d'Oulx

The skiing in Sauze d'Olux and the Milky Way is suitable for all abilities but is probably most suited to intermediate/upper intermediate skiers with a coverage of almost 55% red runs throughout the region. However, there is plenty of skiing for those at either end of the ability spectrum as well, with 25% of the runs in the area being blue and 20% being black. The 400km of piste that is on offer seems almost endless when right in the thick of it there is loads of opportunity for all types of skiing be it freestyle, off piste or just gentle cruising. The skiing ranges from roughly 1500m all the way up to about 2800m giving you access to high altitude slopes with guaranteed snow during the winter months as well as beautiful tree liked skiing on the lower slopes.

Beginner skiing in Sauze d'Oulx ****

The beginner skiing in Sauze d'Oulx is focused around two main areas, the nursery slope the absolute beginners will learn the ropes on is at village level, at the base of the Clotes chair lift. However, the majority the beginner skiing in Sauze d'Oulx is to be found radiating from Sportina which is a plateau half way up the mountain, just above the village. Itis easily reached via a four man chairlift and is where most of the teaching in Sauze takes place.

Intermediate skiing in Sauze d'Oulx *****

The intermediate skiing in Sauze d'Oulx is mainly focused around the Monte Triplex and the red runs that link up with Rocce Nere but all of the skiing in Sauze is breat for intermediates. More adventurous skiers will no doubt want to purchase the full area lift pass so that they can benefit from the full 400km of piste that is on offer by linking over to Sansicario and Sestriere as well as even further field to Claviere and even Montgenevre on the French side of the border.

Advanced skiing in Sauze d'Oulx *****

Advanced skiing in Sauze d'Oulx can be found in the Moncrons and the Genevris areas but as with intermediates most advanced skiers will want to make the most of the full Milky Way lift pass. Take the Bassett chair over towards Sestriere and Sansicario to test your skills and nerve on 'Kandahar', the World Championship run in Sestriere as well as the long red runs that head down towards Sansicario.

Off piste skiing in Sauze d'Oulx ****

There is great off piste skiing in Sauze d'Oulx in the Genevris area and there are also some great off piste tree runs to be found on the lower slopes. However if you want to make the most of the off piste skiing in Sauze then hire and guide who can show you the amazing lines that descend roughly 1300m from the top of Fratieve.

Snowboarding in Sauze d'Oulx ****

Snowboarding in Sauze D'Olux is great fun for boarders of all abilities and the varied terrain as well as access to 5 snow parks in the Milky Way area also makes Sauze a great resorts for boarders who like all types of snowboarding. From snowboarders who love shredding pistes to powder hounds who aren't happy unless there is two foot of fresh snow, all the way to park junkies who love kickers and rails. You name it Sauze has it.

The snow park in Sause has a half pipe as well as the aforementioned kickers and rails so all disciplines are covered. You can even buy a reduced rate park specific lift pass in Sauze so if you no you are only going to ride park all day there is no need to waste money on a full area lift pass.