THE LAND BETWEEN NATURE, CULTURE AND MTB

The town of Sauze d’Oulx is located in the upper Susa Valley, about 1500 m asl in the province of Turin, Piedmont, on the western slopes of Mount Genevris (2536 m).
The Valley, arranged longitudinally and crossed by the river Dora Riparia whose springs are located in France at the Col du Montgenèvre, is surrounded both by the Cozie and the Graie Alpes respectively at the right and left of the watercourse.
The Val di Susa, compared to other valleys on the borderline between Italy and France, has the easiest pass, located at lower altitudes, and for this reason since ancient times has allowed trade between nations.
The name “Sauze” comes from “Sauza” pre-Indo-European ancient word that means a rocky place, however, during the Fascist era, it was renamed Slice d’Ulzio, an unhappy attempted to translate “sauze” in “salice” (willow) although willow trees in this area do not exist.
The town of Sauze has about 1000 inhabitants and is a major tourist centers of the region that can accommodate during the winter over 35 thousand visitors from all over Europe.
Winter tourism, linked to the ski resorts is very present in the Upper Valley, just think that skiing began its spread in Italy right here in the early twentieth century with the first lifts.
At the same time during the summer, Sauze d’Oulx is presented to bike riders with a wide range of courses to suit all kinds of excursions and levels in the uncontaminated nature of these places and are often characterized by structures in wood that perfectly suite with the beautiful woods of larch trees that dominate above a certain altitude.
The natural beauty of the area can also enjoy hiking through the dense network of routes which Sauze and neighboring towns are so rich in.
Also very varied is the gastronomic culture of the area, ranging from milk and dairy production of good cheeses, meats, sweets and liquor. Do not miss the culture of vineyards and orchards with apples, cherries and peaches and different varieties of honey influenced by the climate and the variety of flora.

HOW TO GET THERE

To reach Sauze d’Oulx by car from Turin, you take the Highway A32 Torino-Bardonecchia-Frejus exit Sestriere / Sauze d’Oulx / Montgenevre and continue to Sauze d’Oulx.
If you come from France, you can cross the Frejus tunnel and take the A32 exit at Sestriere / Sauze d’Oulx / Montgenevre and continue to Sauze d’Oulx, or you can choose the SS 24 Monginevro if you come from Briancon.

You can reach Sauze d’Oulx by train with the railway line Turin-Bardonecchia. You must get off at Oulx station and then take the bus to Sauze d’Oulx.
To check train schedule and of fully equipped buses visit www.ferroviedellostato.it and www.sapav.it.

WHERE TO SLEEP
On July 28/29 Sauze d’Oulx will become the world capital of Superenduro MTB. Once again the entire station will be devoted to mountain bikers coming from all over the world to ride and race on the beautiful trails, surrounded by larch and rhododendron of the paths of the Balcony of the Alps. Sauze d’Oulx has been acclaimed by thousands of riders, operators, media that has been there for a vacation or a simple ride! Do not miss the chance for discovering this bike resort!

Choose among affiliated hotels and book your stay at discounted rates. You can choose to stay in Sauze d’Oulx from the 26 of July in a wide choice of accommodation. Offers for
individual riders, teams and families.

Our service Hotel & Co offers you freedom and security: no booking fees, instant confirmation of stay, direct payment on the spot. Book now or contact our TIC of Sauze d’Oulx: telephone +39.0122.858009,
e-mail info.sauze@turismotorino.org.

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LINKS

Ufficio del Turismo di Sauze d’Oulx: info@turismotorino.org
Accompanying MTB ASD Sauze: info@sauzein.net
Bikes and equipment: Maison Clataud info@clataud.it
Faure sports info@fauresport.it

List and maps network paths Sauze Freeride: www.alpibikeresort.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=28&lang=it
For any other info: info@sauzefreeride.net