Sauze d'Oulx

One of the largest resorts along the Milky Way ski area in Italy is Sauze d'Oulx. It gives skiers access to a total of about 400 km of ski runs. In spite of its size however, Sauze d'Oulx provides mostly intermediate-skill skiing areas. Professionals and experts looking for more challenging terrain will have to undergo some travel in order to suit their ability, while those still learning to ski will have to make do with the few runs available for beginners, lest they learn quickly and advance into intermediate. Snowboarders, nonetheless, will have a great time here due to the various pistes.

On days that you don’t feel up to the skiing challenge, there are a lot of other things to do, sights to see, and attractions to encounter in Sauze d'Oulx. Sight seeing is always a pleasure when in the Alps. The picturesque view of snow-capped mountains will captivate any tourist’s imagination. In addition to the beauty of Mother Nature, there are also quite a few man made wonders in the area to feast your eyes on. A significant one is the Church of St John the Baptist, which dates back to 1532 and boasts of a marvelous clock tower of Romanesque heritage. Others attractions worth seeing are the Sauze d'Oulx fountain built in the 16th century, and the Sant'Antonio Abate Chapel, which dates all the way back to the 14th century.

On addition to these awesome sights, Sauze d'Oulx also livens up in the evening with a bustling nightlife. There is a wide array of bars and clubs to party in, meet new people and mingle with other skiers.