Holiday homes & rentals in Sauze d'Oulx

Sandwiched between the French-Italian border is this beloved ski resort in northern Italy. Sauze d'Oulx provides a relaxing retreat for those wanting to test their skills on the slopes or enjoy just the mountain views. It has shed its reputation as being a party destination and transformed into a charming Italian mountain village ideal for families and couples. With an array of cosy cabins and lodges, Sauze d'Oulx holiday rentals are the perfect base from which to explore this stunning region.

Dine on French and Italian cuisine in Sauze d’Oulx

WFrance on one side and Italy on the other, food in Sauze d’Oulx takes inspiration from both Gallic and Italian cuisine. Given the huge influx of skiers from every corner of the globe, restaurants in the area offer eclectic menus to suit all tastes, as well as authentic local delicacies.

The restaurants of Sauze d’Oulx make some of the best pizza you are likely to find in Italian ski resorts. Indulge in decadent antipasti plates of carpaccio of cured beef and baked porcini mushrooms before tucking into a traditional stone-baked pizza made with the freshest ingredients. Naturally, you need to pair it with a glass of refreshing Piedmonte or a full bodied Veneto.

For the carnivores among you, choose from cuts of succulent steak or Pata Negra pork and experience melt in your mouth perfection. For those with a sweet tooth you can delight in an effortlessly light lemon cheesecake. And for an aperitif? Obviously, it’s a Limoncello.

Visit one of Italy’s popular ski resorts in Sauze d’Oulx

If you’re coming to the picturesque setting of Sauze d’Oulx, you are here for one thing–skiing. This resort is one of the more relaxed skiing destinations but still retains an old-world charm.

Used as the site of the freestyle skiing events during the 2006 Olympic Winter Games, its slopes have a considerable pedigree. There are a range of blue and green runs for beginners and intermediates while for the more advanced skiers, there are a number of red and black runs that will challenge even the most experienced.

Suaze d’Oulx forms part of the Via Lattea ski area known as the Milky Way. A little further from the resort is Bardonecchia which is a favourite among snowboarders thanks to the halfpipe from the Olympics being housed here.

For the days when you’re off-piste, you can enjoy a day out at the beautiful city of Turin, which is home to stunning Baroque architecture, iconic coffee houses and a myriad of restaurants.

Get into the Aperitivo scene on a night out in Sauze d’Oulx

Once bestowed with the dubious nickname of ‘The Benidorm of the Alps’, Sauze d’Oulx has a reputation of having the best nightlife of the Italian skiing resorts. The apres-ski scene here is pretty legendary and thanks to the wealth of bars and clubs, you will never be short of somewhere to let your hair down in the evening.

Given its proximity to Turin, there are many more venues that can provide an authentic taste of Italian nightlife. Immerse yourself in the unique aperitivo scene which is the Italian equivalent to happy hours. While you won’t find many discounted drinks, you will find an abundance of fine wine, Campari and light snacks to get your evening started.

Sauze d'Oulx has seen a number of wine bars open in recent years which serve delicious drops from the local Piedmont region. However, if wine is not your tipple, there are plenty of locally produced beers and craft beers. There are also lively Irish bars and music venues which have a mixture of acts every night of the week.

Go off piste with excursions from Sauze d’Oulx

Take a break from the slopes of Sauze d’Oulx and venture down the mountain to explore the surroundings of the ski resort. Spend a day off-piste and head to the cosmopolitan city of Turin, just an hour away from the slopes.

One of the most underrated cities in Italy, the capital of Piedmont is an elegant expanse of museums, art galleries and has some of the best chocolate the country has to offer. See the famous spire of Mole Antonelliana, a synagogue built in 1848 which is now the National Museum of Cinema. Visit the beautiful Piazza Castello and stop by the historic coffee houses to sample their famous chocolate and coffee combinations.

Hop over the French border to Montgenèvre and experience the Luge Monty Express. A great day out for all the family, it is the longest Alpine coaster in France where you whizz down 1,400 metres on a sledge.

Alternatively you can visit Forte di Bramafan, an Italian fortress built in the 19th century and used during the Battle of the Alps during World War II.

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