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Anyone skied Sauze D'oulx, Italy?

Miss Hopeful Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-26-08 15:22

Anyone skied Sauze D'oulx, Italy?

Hi

Anyone skied there? Any info on resort/pistes?

Looking to go to Pamps Jan (if enough snow) & poss Italy late Feb.

Any info would be appreciated

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signman Author:s1gnman posts : 25   (Beginner)Date : 03-26-08 17:06

re: Anyone skied Sauze D\'oulx, Italy?

fantastic resort with a huge well linked area, great wide runs for all abilities, as long as the snow is good, you can get some real good last minute deals so you can wait and watch the reports... here is a link

http://www.comune.sauzedoulx.to.it/e_index.html
Hoprnster Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-26-08 17:21

re: Anyone skied Sauze D'oulx, Italy?

Yes, I have skied that entire Milky Way area and it is extensive which should keep any skier very busy for a long time. The only down side is that it can get quite busy especially at the weekends when the locals go skiing with their families. February school holidays is also very busy and best avoided.

otherwise, as long as there is a good snow base and fresh snow the whole of the Milky Way area is fantastic.
Miss Hopeful Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-26-08 19:02

re: Anyone skied Sauze D'oulx, Italy?

Thanks for the replies

We're looking at week after half term (due to OH shifts) ie w/c 22.2.09.

Surely there should still be snow then - the info says season from Nov - May?

when did you go?

Thanks
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signman Author:s1gnman posts : 25   (Beginner)Date : 03-27-08 12:03

re: Anyone skied Sauze D'oulx, Italy?

hi..
i have been to sauze numerous times, there will be snow there then, the only thing about sauze is that a lot of the slopes are south facing, ie. they recieve quite a lot of sunshine which can affect the condition of the slopes.... but don't worry too much about it i still always had a good time and skied every day i have been there.. was there last week in jan this year and it was the best holiday ever after a good fall of snow the previous week we had excellent conditions and ...
hi..
i have been to sauze numerous times, there will be snow there then, the only thing about sauze is that a lot of the slopes are south facing, ie. they recieve quite a lot of sunshine which can affect the condition of the slopes.... but don't worry too much about it i still always had a good time and skied every day i have been there.. was there last week in jan this year and it was the best holiday ever after a good fall of snow the previous week we had excellent conditions and blistering sunshine every day....just fantastic...

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jules Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-27-08 12:13

re: Anyone skied Sauze D'oulx, Italy?

Hi
We to are looking at this resort for next year, can any one recomend what hotels are good and what to avoid.

thanks
Miss Hopeful Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-27-08 14:40

re: Anyone skied Sauze D'oulx, Italy?

Thanks Signman -- where did you stay? We were looking at Gran Bosco Hotel - just outside, it gets good reviews.

Thanks

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signman Author:s1gnman posts : 25   (Beginner)Date : 03-27-08 22:07

re: Anyone skied Sauze D'oulx, Italy?

hi..
gran bosco is a nice hotel...just a little out and all uphill from there...everything in sauze is uphill.. i stay in the hermitage, it's right on the slopes at the end of the run home..great location great food(italian 5 course dinners..!) nearly need wheeled away from the table.. family run nothing over fancy but hey youre there for the skiing and only in hotel for sleeping.. ski bus is always packed so always better to give up a star and stay in the centre...
Miss Hopeful Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 03-30-08 16:36

re: Anyone skied Sauze D'oulx, Italy?

Hi Signman

Just wanted to say thanks for the advice. I was going to book the Hermitage but ended up booking Savio Debili - I think its over the road (50m from lift).

It was the same price & there is pool, sauna, jacuzzi etc inc & we've ended up getting a bigger bedroom.

I really can't wait now, only 11 mths to go!!!!

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