Sauze d’Oulx has been one of the most popular resorts with skiers for decades, and with good reason; great skiing and great scenery are to be had in what remains a thoroughly pleasant little Piedmont town.
Ski Trip
2024
King's College Cambridge
Sauze d'Oulx - Hotel K2 - Via Lattea
24th - 30th March 2024
The Accommodation
Nestled in the magnificent Susa Valley, Hotel K2 in Sauze d'Oulx is a brilliant three-star residence only 200 metres from the slopes.
The hotel has 23 beautiful rooms, modern on the outside and offering all the latest facilities, the rooms make you feel as if you are in a traditional mountain chalet, with lots of wood and stone used to beautiful effect.
All rooms have a private bathroom with showers and free wi-fi.
The Setting
Sauze d'Oulx is not only a charming town but also offers exceptional ski facilities that attract enthusiasts from all over the world.
The Via Lattea is a winter sports area straddling the French-Italian border. Better known to the British as the Milky Way, the Via Lattea covers all the skiing in Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx, Sansicario, Claviere and Montgenèvre and is the biggest ski area in the Susa Valley with some 400 km of slopes. Situated at the northern end of this ski area, we find the vibrant town of Sauze d’Oulx perched on a sunny plateau.
The Skiing
The skiing and surfing of the Via Lattea (Milky Way) is legendary. With over 400km of of beautifully groomed slopes and a seemingly endless amount of cruisy blue and red runs, it's perfectly suited to intermediate and advanced levels looking to explore new areas. With a six day ski pass you also get a one day pass to visit Montgenèvre on the French side of the system
Beginners are looked after thanks to the Sportinia area and should definitely take advantage of the excellent tuition on offer. There are enough gentle slopes around to keep beginners happy for the week.
