While Sauze d’Oulx village is notable for its charm, a warren of narrow lanes with a fountain and an attractive old church set at 1,509m, it’s not the place to come for an upmarket, luxurious experience. There are four four-star hotels, but most of the accommodation available is in fairly basic two- and three-stars.
There are also a few catered chalets run by British tour operators and some apartments.
The whole village is set on quite a steep slope and it’s an uphill walk to get to the Clotes access chairlift, so the position of accommodation is important. There are ski buses that run till around 5.30pm, however they are not included in the lift pass.
The nightlife is lively here, and for a quieter time still with direct access to the slopes by chairlift, there’s the option to stay just down the hill in Jouvenceaux. It is a smaller, beautifully restored old village with a couple of bar-restaurants and a lovely chapel in the centre with 15th century frescoes adorning the walls.
For further Sauze d’Oulx inspiration, see our guides to the resort’s best restaurants and après ski.