Hotel Avalanche

Italy , Milky Way Ski Area , Sauze d'Oulx

  • Ski In/Ski Out
  • Central Location
  • Close to Lifts
3/5
Inghams rating

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

  • Via Miramonti, 7, 10050 Sauze d'Oulx TO, Italy

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking

Sauze d'Oulx at a glance

  • Italian
  • Euro (EUR)
  • London Gatwick (LGW), Birmingham Int. (BHX), Manchester Int. (MAN), Edinburgh (EDI)
  • London St Pancras (QQS)

Included in this ski holiday to Sauze d'Oulx

  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Sauze
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation 

About Hotel Avalanche

Hotel Avalanche is perfectly located next to the Clotes chairlift and close to Sauze d’Oulx town centre, making it ideal for ski enthusiasts and après lovers alike. Ski right back to the hotel after a day on the mountain and enjoy everything this vibrant resort has to offer.

The recently updated interiors create a warm and welcoming Alpine feel, and with the mountains surrounding you, it’s the perfect base to fully embrace the ski experience.

After the lifts close, the lively après-ski scene begins. Hotel Avalanche is perfectly placed for enjoying local bars and entertainment, or you can kick back on the hotel’s sunny terrace with a drink in hand, soaking up the atmosphere and sharing stories from the slopes.

Spa & wellness facilities

  • Spa at sister hotel, Hotel La Torre can be used for €20 per person (bookable and payable locally) - facilities include, hot tub, sensory showers, sauna, steam room, fitness room
  • Massages & beauty treatments (bookable and payable locally)

Additional facilities

  • Ski-in/ ski-out
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Sun terrace for après drinks
  • Lounge & snack bar
  • Heated ski lockers
  • Ski-in/ ski-out
  • 250 metres from the town centre
  • 50 metres from the Clotes chair lift
  • 200 metres to ski hire shop
  • 200 metres to the ski school
  • Breakfast will be served in the hotels new breakfast room
  • On half board, dinner will be a three course meal at the nearby La Grangia restaurant, just a short walk from the hotel. La Grangia has a really homely atmosphere and serves delicious Italian food; ideal after an active day on the slopes. It also has one of the biggest wine collections in the area!
  • The hotel has a lovely terrace which is a great place to have a drink and relax
  • New Year Gala dinner included

In Italy, it’s common for hotels not to provide tap water during meal service. Still and sparkling bottled water can be easily purchased locally.

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Half Board, Bed and Breakfast

Standard double rooms are 12m2 and sleep two people

Superior double rooms are larger at 16m2 and sleep two people

Bedroom facilities

  • Seating area
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • TV
  • Mini-bar
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Cot available on request in superior rooms

Additional information 

  • No. of hotel rooms: 33
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 5
  • Lift accessible to all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • Resort fee of €3 per person per night directly to the hotel

The hotel has accessible rooms available on request.

Travel to Sauze d'Oulx

Depart on: Sundays

Fly into: Turin

Transfer time

  • approx. 1 hour 30 mins by coach from Turin airport

 

Train into Oulx

Transfer time

  • approx. 20 minutes by minibus from Oulx railway station.
Check availability

Travel by Air

Flights to Turin depart on Sundays between 21 December 2025 and 29 March 2026

Transfer time

  • Turin airport: approx. 1 hour 30 mins by coach from Turin airport

Private transfers and self drive options are available.

Travel by train

Train from St Pancras to Paris and then change for Oulx. The change in Paris is just 2 stops on the metro and a ticket is included for you.

A minibus or taxi transfer will meet you at Oulx station and take you to your hotel in resort.

Transfer time

  • Approx. 20 mins by from Oulx station
Inghams Rating: 3/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Sauze d'Oulx

Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Cross-country

Snowboard

Sauze d'Oulx offers 400 km of pistes across the Milky Way Ski Area. 60% of the area is covered by snow cannons and you can cross-border ski between Italy and France too.

Runs

Blue: 96km
Red: 220km
Black: 84km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
400km
Resort altitude:
1509m
Ski Altitude:
1509m - 2800m
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
More ski and snowboarding info

Discover Sauze d'Oulx

Sauze d'Oulx is a vibrant resort with a lively après scene that has long appealed to British visitors. The resort offers plentiful tree-lined skiing and wide open, cruising that is ideal for intermediate skiers and improving beginners. The extensive lift system has made access to the 400km of the Milky Way ski area on-piste skiing simple and efficient. 

The Sauze pistes are spread across a north and west facing, snow bowl which is great at preserving snow conditions, making the resort perfect for sampling powder skiing. A definite highlight is the 1300m descent from the top of Monte Fraiteve, skiing all the way to the valley floor at Jovenceaux.

Beyond Sauze, the Milky Way ski area extends all the way to the high altitude resort of Sestriere, past Cesana towards the charming village of Claviere and across the French border to the iconic resort of Montgenèvre. The full area pass covers you for all resorts in the area on the Italian side and two days on the French side. Your pass also covers one days skiing in Bardonnechia, located approximately 20km away from Sauze.

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Things to do in Sauze d'Oulx

Snowshoe excursions take place among the winter woodlands of Sauze d'Oulx, allowing you to explore the untouched landscapes away from the slopes - and you may even spot some wild deer. 

Sauze d'Oulx, located in the Italian Alps, offers a variety of winter hiking opportunities that cater to different skill levels and preferences. The region is well known for its picturesque trails and the serene beauty of the Gran Bosco National Park.

There are numerous trails with varying terrains and four grades of difficulty, allowing hikers to choose routes that match their abilities. Hikes can range from short 45-minute walks to longer 2-hour excursions, offering stunning views and a peaceful winter landscape.

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