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Population 1.050 currency Euro, €1 = 100 cents opening hours Shops are usually open between 8.30-12.30 and 1619.30. Closed on Mondays and Thursday afternoon. internet www.sauzedoulx.net www.vialattea.it www.montagnedoc.it Publications La Stampa Il Giornale del Piemonte La Valsusa Corriere della Sera La Repubblica emergency numbers Carabinieri: 112 Police: 113 Fire brigade: 115 Medical Emergency Service: 118 tourist office Tourist Office and Tourist Board of Valle Susa and Pinerolese Address: Viale Genevris, 7 Sauze d’Oulx Tel: +39 0122 858009 www.comune.sauzedoulx. to.it
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Welcome to Val di SuSa
With 1500km of slopes in a beautiful alpine setting – the Val Di Susa is in love with snow. Here you will find slopes for all types of people – as well as night-lit areas and fresh snow for the off-slope skiers. Alpine skiers are catered for, as are the sports of ski-gliding, heli-skiing and ice climbing. The Val di Susa once formed the pilgrim way to and from France along the Francigena Road, and later was taken by armies invading Italy. This history has left a legacy of abbeys and castles to which even the most passionate skiers may want to dedicate some time. Today the Valley lies on the key transport link to France via the Frejus tunnel.
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Welcome to Vall di SuSa “El diau, el diau!” “The devil! The devil!” It was in 1897 and some mountain people from the Val di Susa witnessed a red-faced man with a long white beard descending from the slopes, with long wooden skis attached to his feet. He was a Swiss engineer, Adolf Kind, and the wooden skis were the first seen in Italy. Kind kept his nickname of the devil but the inhabitants should have described him as a saint, given the fortune which skiing has brought to the area. Today there are more than a hundred ski-lifts and 1500 km of slopes for all levels – as well as alpine skiing, sledges and huskies, telemark skiing and the snowboarding. For those with more extreme tastes the zone also caters to ice climbing, freeriding and other similar sports.
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In medieval times the ‘Franchi Pass’ went through the valley – the main route to Gaul. Thus many abbeys were constructed on the Via Francigena which rises to Moncenisio. The first one, found just outside Turin at Rivoli, is Sant’Antonio di Ranverso. The preceptory and adjacent hospital were founded in 1186 by umberto III and then entrusted to the Antoniani di Vienne priests. These structures were built for protection as well as to provide food and lodging for travellers. Other castles in the valley were aimed at defending the peninsula from invaders – of whom there have been many, from Carlo Magno onwards. The most striking is undoubtedly the Forte di Exiles, an extraordinary example of military architecture.
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Food is important here – and you can find many of the best products of Piemontese traditional mountain cuisine, many of which have been given the mark of quality: salami, cheese (Murianengo, Toma del Piemonte, Raschera, Reblochon del Moncenisio), mushrooms, apples, the potatoes of Cesana, wine (Cimont), liqueurs made with herbs (Genepy, from the mountains of Cesana). And of course you cannot leave without sampling the delicious chocolate, like the famous Gianduiotto.
the reSort | SloPe liFe |eVent highlightS DESTInATIOn: VALL DI SuSA the reSort Italian skiing was born in Sauze d’Oulx. Here in 1897 Adolf Kind, a Swiss engineer, made his first appearance on skis and then taught the Piedmontese how to organise the first competitions. Sauze d’Oulx – which hosted the XXth Olympic Winter Games - is a village with a delightful little centre of traditional stone and wood built buildings. It is linked to the Via Lattea (Milky Way), which groups together six famous Piedmontese skiing towns: Sestriere, Sansicario, Cesana and Claviere as well as Montgenèvre in France. SloPe liFe Vialattea consists of five Piedmontese resorts: Sestriere, Sauze d’Oulx, Sansicario, Cesana, Claviere, and Montgenevre in France. It offers 203 skiing-connected runs (52 blue, 111 red and 40 black), for a total linear extent of 400 km. There are 78 lifts that range from an altitude of 1350m in Cesana to 2800m at Mount Motta, a peak that gives a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains allowing skiers to appreciate the vastness and beauty of the area. There are two snowparks, one in Sauze and one in Séstriere.
experts in teaching children and the disabled. In Sauze d’Oulx there are three schools: Sauze Sportinia, tel: +39 0122 850218; Ski School Sauze d’Oulx, tel: +30 0122 858084; Sauze Project, tel: +39 0122 858942. One individual lesson costs around 32 euro, for two people 40 euro. Every school offers weekly courses (around 140 euro) and special courses for children (around 140 euro). The main European languages are spoken. See www.vialattea.it In Sauze there are many ski rental shops where you can get anything you need. Boots costs around 10 euro/day and 40 euro/six days; blades/carving skis cost from 12 euro (silver) to 25 euro (platinum) a day and from 60 to 114 euro for six days. Snowboard + boots cost 25 euro/day and 106 euro/six days. See www.vialattea.it
Piero Gros – the great rival of Gustavo Thoeni - was from Sauze. He became Mayor after winning an Olympic Medal and a World Cup. This “Balcony of the Alps” offers slopes of all sorts, including slopes for acrobatics and snowboards. The area of Sauze d’Oulx is also famous because of its eco-system: close to it, in the Gran Bosco (Great Forest), live 21 species of mammals, including deer, roe-bucks, chamois and wolves, more than 70 species of nesting birds and 600 types of flora.
The one day ticket fare during the winter season in Via Lattea is 32 euro. You can also get a multi-day pass, e.g. a 2-day card costs 53 (low season) or 59 (high season) euro and a weekly card 174 (low season) or 193 (high season) euro. See www. vialattea.it or call +39 0122 799411. Downhill skiing, snowboarding and cross-country are the main disciplines taught in all the ski schools of Via Lattea but there are also instructors who specialise in telemark skiing. Some instructors are
eVent highlightS
January Mabò Band “On the Road” 13 Jan Hilarious show by four musicians and comics.
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FEBRuARY Filarmonic turin orchestra concert 10 Feb Strauss plus modern music.
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world compete in Sestriere. www.vialattea.it cronoscalata under the Stars 17 March Challenging Alpine ski race at night. www.skialp.it
the chipolatas “3 Style” clown circus 17 Jan Legendary children’s show.
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MARCH Fis Police Ski 10-11, 17 March Police ski teams from all over the
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do & See | eating | BarS & nightliFe DESTInATIOn: VALL DI SuSA do & See exilles Fortress A beautiful military fortress in the Susa Valley which has witnessed sieges, defeats and victories over almost 900 years. Its structure is an excellent example of the Savoy and French fortification culture with its ramp, its Royal portal, cavalry courtyards and galleries. A legend says that the mysterious “Iron Mask” was incarcerated here.
Tel: +39 0122 58270 www.comune.exilles.to.it/
eating PISTE chalet il capriolo In this restaurant you can have lunch or dinner based on homemade pasta and meat. Recommended choice: ravioli and filet with rosemary and juniper berries. At night there is a snow motorcycle service.
www.chaletilcapriolo.it Getting there: take the chair-lift Clotes and walk 50 metres down hill or take the chair-lift Clotes, then go up again with the chair-lift Pian della Rocca and descend by ski.
BarS & nightliFe AFTER SKI BARS chalet clot Bourget A relaxed ski bar which rarely gets too crowded and where you can have an apéritivo or a hot drink. They also make good pizzas. nice view of the mountains.
No website, email: roccabourget@yahoo.it Getting there: take the chair-lift Clotes, then the Pian della Rocca chairlift and descend 100m.
Ski mountaineering For passionate skiers there is a vast choice of excursions in the upper and lower Susa Valley, Pellice and Chisone Valleys, upper Sangone Valley, on piste and off the beaten track. People here say that the exhaustion after a hard climb becomes a mystical experience and descending is highly satisfying. Guides can be booked.
Tel: + 39 0122 850 332 www.vertigoway.com/
monte triplex This piste restaurant comes highly recommended: try the polenta with sausages or wild boar meat. They also make pizza, sandwiches and various kinds of salads.
www.clubhotelmontetriplex.com Getting there: take the chair-lift Prarion
ciao Pais Another chalet with a magnificent view of the Alps where you can chill out with a beer or a punch after skiing. Here you can also try typical regional dishes
www.ciaopais.it Getting there: take the chair-lift Clotes.
climbing Frozen Waterfalls This is a very exciting activity in magnificent surroundings. When temperatures fall below zero, you should try to climb the icewalls of the Troncea, Cenischia and the Argentera Valleys where Alpine guides are available with advice and assistance.
Tel: + 39 0122 850 332 www.vertigoway.com/
Village EXCLuSIVE il cantun del Barbaduc An elegant mountain restaurant with the Blue Seal, an award that certifies superior quality. Typical homemade pasta and local tasty meat, a good wine list and fine desserts. Good service.
Address: Via Faure, 3 Tel: +39 0122 858593
VILLAGE BARS/CLuBS Pasticceria gally A traditional place where you can get a tea or cappuccino and typical regional patisserie, from cakes to little pastries and chocolates. Good service. It’s a classic meeting point for regular visitors and residents.
Address: Piazza Assietta, 5 Tel: +39 0122 858028
Snow-Shoes tours Guided tours with snow-shoes in the natural park of the Gran Bosco (Great Forest). Or you can walk in the evening to the Ciao Pais chalet and have a typical dinner. Don’t worry if you are not a perfect skier: these tours are recommended for everybody. Snow-shoes are included in the price.
Tel: + 39 0122 850 332 www.vertigoway.com/
GOOD VALuE Pizzeria la griglia Sauze regulars will tell you that this is the best pizzeria in town. Its also smack bang in the old centre.
Address: Via Colle Bourget, 24 Tel: +39 0122 850344
miravallino The first bar in the village and this is still one of the most important meeting points in the centre of the town. It’s well known because of its appetizers and crepes and friendly atmosphere. Music!
Address: Via Clotes, 3 Tel: +39 0122 858728
BASIC enoteca da cicci – Sporting club An informal place where you can get typical mountain food.
Address: Via Monfol, 8 Tel: +39 0122 850138
osteria dei Vagabondi A place for young people. There is live music every night and a good atmosphere.
Address: Piazza III Reggimento Alpini, 27 Tel: +39 339 7784391 www.osteriadeivagabondi.it
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SleePing | eSSential inFormation DESTInATIOn: VALL DI SuSA eSSential inFormation airport Sauze d’Oulx is around 1 hour by car from the Caselle-Torino Airport.
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SleePing EXCLuSIVE grand hotel Besson The most elegant hotel which had a re-fit just before the XX Winter Olympic Games. Fitness centre!
Address: Via del Rio Tel: +39 0122 859785 Double room: from 200 euro www.grandhotelbesson.it
get to the chair lifts on foot. If you stay just outside of the town centre, there is a Sky bus which runs from 8.30 to 17.30. One ticket costs 50 cents and a weekly card 5 euro. Further
Information: call the Apt; tel: +39 0122 858009 or www. montagnedoc.net.
GOOD VALuE chalet Faure A typical stone and wood chalet in the centre of Sauze, with a beauty centre with spa pool and Turkish baths, and herbal tea room and massage.
Address: Via Chaberton, 4 Tel: +39 0122 859760 Double room: from 120 euro www.faure.it
BASIC hotel Biancaneve A family managed hotel just a minutes from the centre of Sauze and 300m from the ski lifts. Local cuisine. Recommended for families.
Address: Via Monfol, 25 Tel: +39 0122 850160 Double room: from 60 euro
From the airport there are four ways to go to Sauze: 1)Take the local shuttle bus to the Torino Porta nuova train station (it leaves every 30 minutes and costs 5 euro if you buy it at the ticket office). Then, take the train to Oulx (1 hour, 4,30 euro one way) and from the station the bus to Sauze (1,25 euro). 2)Take the private shuttle bus (from 8th December till 15th April) to Oulx station (1 hour, 30 euro one way) and then again the bus to Sauze (1,25 euro). See: www.extraservice.it. 3)Take a taxi. It costs around 130 euro. 4)Rent a car. It costs around 90 euro for the weekend and 200 euro for a week. Further information:
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taxi
Franco Farucci, tel: +39 347 7001614 Giovanni Picco, tel: +39 338 6895915
Post office
Address: Via Assietta, 37 Tel: +39 0122 858059
Pharmacy Farmacia Dott. Tinelli, via Monfol
Tel: +39 0122 850203
dentist For emergencies: Ospedale di Susa
Address: Corso Inghilterra, 66 Susa Tel. +39 0122 621 212
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