A charming Italian resort with world-class skiing
With over 400km of linked pistes, modern lifts, and reliable snow conditions, Sauze d’Oulx is a fantastic choice for school groups of all abilities. Add in a historic old mountain town, friendly locals, and delicious Italian cuisine, and it’s no surprise that this resort is a firm favourite with schools.
Sauze d’Oulx has real pedigree in the ski world, too. It played host to the freestyle events of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games and is part of the Via Lattea (Milky Way) skiing area – along with several other famed resorts along the French-Italian border.
- Sunny Slopes
- Alpine Scenery
- Mixed Abilities
- Large Ski Area
- Resort Height: 2840 m
- No. of Lifts: 69 (Milky Way)
- No. of Trails: 308 (Milky Way)
- Easy Runs: 106
- Medium Runs: 163
- Difficult Runs: 36
- Skiable Area: 400 km (Milky Way)
- Longest Run: 7 km
- Snow Making: 60% coverage
- Name of Lift Pass Required: Via Lattea Ski Pass
- Tobogganing
- Sledging
- Pizza Night
- Movie Night
- Evening Games
Reliable snow conditions
Sauze d’Oulx forms part of the Milky Way ski area, a network of interconnected resorts that includes Sestriere, Claviere, Sansicario, Cesana, and Montgenèvre in France.
Fortunately, one ski pass provides access to the entire area – although keep in mind Montgenèvre is only included with a minimum 6-day pass. That means your students could ski at a different resort each day, using your “home” resort as a base to explore over 400km of pistes.
Plus, thanks to its high altitude and efficient snowmaking system, Sauze d’Oulx enjoys reliable snow conditions throughout the season.
Beginner Friendly Slopes
For beginners, Sauze d’Oulx’s Sportinia area is the ideal starting point. Its wide, easy slopes and excellent ski school will help students get to grips with the basics of staying upright and performing turns. As confidence grows, students can progress to longer blue runs that wind through the forested areas, offering stunning views across the Susa Valley.
Advanced Challenges
Intermediate and advanced skiers will enjoy the extensive network of red and black runs across Via Lattea. Starting in Sauze d’Oulx, Gran Pista is a well-loved red, while Slop 12 is a 4.5km winding trail down to the Jouvenceaux ski lift. For more thrills, head up into Sestriere for several tracks chosen for the World Cup.
Keep your group entertained
Evening options include movie nights, quiz competitions, and organised group dinners where your students can enjoy authentic Italian pizza and pasta (one of the best parts of choosing an Italian ski resort).
Or, if you still have the energy after a full day on the slopes, your group can enjoy snowshoeing, tobogganing, or ice skating for a fun and active evening.
As for Sauze d’Oulx, it’s a historic old mountain town with a lovely, friendly feel. Explore the cobbled streets, look out for the area’s wooden sculptures, and encourage your students to practice their Italian in the local bakeries, cafes, and restaurants.
