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Sauze d'Oulx became the first ski resort in italy, and is now one of the five resorts which make up the Milky Way ski area, comprised of 400 kilometres of piste (much of which has artificial snowmaking facilities).
With an extensive connected lift system, the ski area provides a great variety of groomed and off piste runs, as well as snowparks. Skiers and snowboarders of all abilities will enjoy the excellent selection of undulating tree-lined runs, offering fantastic views down the Susa Valley and across into France. Numerous bars and restaurants on the piste welcome you for a snack or lunch with friends.
The events for the 2006 Winter Olympics were based in and around the Turin area, with the ski events taking place in the Milky Way and surrounding resorts.
Sauze d'Oulx hosted the freestyle skiing events for which a new piste was created. It was therefore the only participating resort to have all its pistes open to the public throughout the Olympic period.
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The village itself manages to combine modern bars and restaurants with the traditional charm of the old town streets.
The resort has been popular with British tourists for many years, and is well-known for it's lively après ski. However, there are winter activities for all to enjoy, from torchlight descents, skidooing, helicopter rides and party nights, to pool, spa treatments and football excursions to Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan matches.
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With our fresh, clean, dry mountain air, at a perfect temperature of 20° - 30°C, in a sunny amphitheatre known as the "balcony to the Alps", Sauze has plenty on offer to delight families and couples in July and August.
Take a walk in the Gran Bosco National Park or on the mountain hiking trails, passing through conifer forests to discover idealic alpine lakes. Sample Piemontese specialities and local wine in rustic lodges, followed by evening concerts and weekend antiques markets in the village. Relax at one of the spas or at the newly re-opened cinema.
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Enjoy the many sports available - mountain bike hire and guided trails; freeride hire and trails; trail biking; quad hire and excursions; horse riding; tennis lessons and tournaments; free yoga, tai chi and aerobics classes; football; beach volley; white water rafting (Cesana); golf (Sestriere, Claviere, Montgenevre, Avigliana); or be Tarzan for an afternoon at the brilliant Adventure Park, with it's panoramic views from the trees down the valley.
Take a trip to the local dairy, to buy local dairy produce, honey and fruits-of-the-forest; try your hand at trout fishing in one of the fishing lakes; or take the chairlift up to Sportinia to relax in the sun at 2000 metres and enjoy a barbeque.
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Choose from a variety of day excursions, all within an hour of Sauze: the impressive Exilles fortress (on the old Susa mountain road); the beautiful Valle Stretta Green Lake (Melezet, Bardonecchia); the interesting medieval city of Briançon (the highest, sunniest city in France); the scenic Moncenisio (lake and rustic mountain village on the French border); the extensive Fenestrelle fortress (in the Val di Chisone); or the famous San Michele monastery (Avigliana). For something different, head to Claviere to enjoy the beautiful San Germasco Gorge and waterfall from the heady heights of the longest Tibetan Bridge in the world.
