Why choose Sauze D’Oulx
Thanks to an enviable location on the Italian side of the Milky Way, Sauze d’Oulx has always been regarded as one of Italy’s best-loved ski resorts, providing access to a wide variety of perfect pistes. This is a traditional resort and with easy access from a choice of airports, the transfer time from Turin is just under 2 hours. The resort of Sauze d’Oulx is known as one of the Milky Way’s more lively resorts, offering groups a great range of après-ski options.
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On the slopes
Groups on a school ski trip to Sauze d’Oulx all receive the full Milky Way pass with access to over 400kms of snow-sure slopes, offering a host of pistes to suit all levels. The ski school meeting point is at the Sportinia, which is also where ski storage and hot lunches are provided for Skibound groups. Highly rated English-speaking ski schools will soon have your students progressing from the Sportinia area to the more advanced Rocce Nere chairlifts, which give access to numerous red runs. Skiers looking for a bit more of a challenge will be in their element with tree-lined slopes at Moncrons. The more experienced skiers in your group may want to make the trip over to Sestriere where they can take on the legendary Kandahar Slalom and Kandahar Banchetta runs.
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Après-ski
The lively resort of Sauze d’Oulx is well-known for both its hospitality and reasonable prices. From authentic pizzerias to karaoke, the resort provides a truly traditional après experience. A trip to the Milky Way has everything you could want from a school ski trip.
Highlights
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Hotels
Hotel Gran Bosco
This recently-built ski hotel gives school parties the chance to envelope themselves amongst the beautiful natural surroundings of Sauze d’Oulx on the Italian side of the border with France.
Hotel des Amis
The Hotel des Amis features 34 rooms featuring en-suite bathroom facilities and a range of on-site facilities. Located a 5 minute drive from the Sportinia chairlift, school groups will be on the slopes of Sauze d’Oulx in no time.
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France remains a leading choice for school ski trips, offering high-altitude resorts, snow-sure conditions and excellent learner environments. With varied terrain and accommodation suited to groups, French ski resorts provide consistent quality throughout the season.
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