Restaurants, food and drink
Eating out on the mountain needn’t be an expensive experience in Sauze d’Oulx. The Clot Bourget is one of our favourite mountain restaurants and it is excellent value for money too. Slightly off the beaten track, the Clot Bourget serves a good selection of Italian style food. For a special occasion, why not treat yourself to lunch at La Marmotta Bistro located at the top of the mountain with breath-taking views.
The Capanna Kind is a lively and friendly bar/restaurant on the mountain. The glorious sun terrace is a great place to enjoy a pasta dish or pizza for lunch. Alternatively visit Orsa Bianco with the option of self service or a-la-carte. It's also has a great bar and is perfect for a mountain pit stop.
In the centre of Sauze’s old town there is a wide variety of charming restaurants serving rustic mountain food and typical Italian dishes. Il Cantun del Barbabuc on the main street specialises in using local ingredients, it also has a fantastic wine list! L'Orto del Frate is perfect for cheese lovers, serving up classics such as fondue and raclette. For traditional Piemontese cuisine, check out Da Salvos and if you have room for dessert, those with a sweet tooth must try L'Ortiche.
Après, bars and nightlife
Sauze’s reputation for lively nightlife and a thriving après ski scene is certainly justified. There is a wealth of pubs and cafes which give the resort a colourful vibe. The scene has a sophisticated side too and it’s certainly possible to find somewhere for a chilled drink at the end of the day.
For après directly off the piste check out La Grange or Ghost Bar. After dinner make your way to Derby or Miravallino in the main square where you will be entertained by DJs and live music. If your after a more chilled vide, K2 have a weekly acoustic session which is well worth checking out.
Another favourite of ours is Il Lampione wine bar in the centre of town. Popular with the locals as well as with tourists this is a relaxed destination perfect for enjoying a lovely bottle of wine and nibbles or visit their new tapas bar 'La Farola' located near the church in the old town.
To catch all your sporting event while on holiday, visit the Sports Cafe where you can enjoy all the action along side a drink and great selection of burgers and pizzas.
Shopping
There are several supermarkets in resort, ideal for picking up any essentials you might have left at home! You can hire your ski equipment and buy presents for friends and family at the many sports and souvenir shops.
Spas and relaxation
The distinctive Hotel La Torre has an excellent wellness centre complete with large indoor whirlpool located next to it. Guests of the hotel and visitors can pay locally to relax in the steam room or the sauna. Beauty treatments are also available to guests to buy.
The spa at the Chaberton Lodge & Spa offers an extensive range of wellness facilities. Highlights include the salt-water spa pool and the external hot water plunge pool – best enjoyed with a glass of Prosecco! Not staying at the hotel? Visitors to Sauze d’Oulx can pay locally to use the fantastic facilities.
Arts, culture and events
The highlight of a busy and eclectic events calendar is The Sauze Carnival. Taking place around lent, carnival is an Italian tradition and the streets of the old town are flooded with floats and costumed participants.
Events in and around resort also celebrate Christmas and New Year. Particularly notable is the end of year Torch lit procession and fireworks display. The local ski instructors accompanied by fireworks and music herald the New Year with an on-piste torch display.
