Mountain biking
Sauze d’Oulx is fast becoming a well respected mountain bike location. Part of the Alpi bike resort, its set in beautiful larch woods and has specially created downhill runs and Freeride zones which add to the natural single track and cross country that’s on offer.
The trails are are all formed to maximise the natural terrain with added man made features to enhance the flow and riders experience. This summer Sauze is extending the number of lifts that will be running, opening up the link to Sestriere. This will create a huge linked area straddling 2 separate valleys.
The lifts are open in Sauze d’Oulx for the first 2 weekends in July and then full time from the 16th July until the 28th August. Open times are 10.00 – 13.00 & 14.00 – 17.00. There will be a shuttle bus servicing the trails from June 2nd. The cost for this service is €32 for the day and on average you’d get 6 runs.
All the trails are natural downhill tracks with added man made features so they could all be classed as Freeride. Cross country riders can take advantage of plenty well thought out loops which can last from an hour to all day.
If you’re up for a challenge then Mount Chaberton will certainly provide it for you. At an elevation of over 10,000 feet there is a track leading to the top where you’ll find an old fort built by the Italians between 1898 and 1910. The views are certainly worth the effort but be warned this isnt for novices!
To save the hassle and incurred expense of carrying your own bike over it’s possible to hire Freeride or Downhill bikes in Sauze d’Oulx from several locations. Clataud Sport are located in the main carpark as you enter Sauze and there is also Faure Sport located in the centre of town just up from the hotel Asseitta.
Mountain biking around Sauze d’Oulx
Alpi bike resort
Sauze d’Oulx is just one of 9 resorts that make up the Alpi bike resort. This is an area covering 4 valleys and 9 resorts with over 50 Freeriding activities catering for all abilities and standards. There is also an abundance of cross country tracks too.
For those who don’t like the slog of going up hill the chairlifts and cable cars that in the winter transport skiers and boarders have been adapted to carry your bikes.
The resort is made up of Sauze d’Oulx, Sestriere, Bardonecchia, Cesana Torinese, Chiamonte, Claviere, Montgenevre, Pagelato and Prali. All of these resorts provide an ideal environment for those that love being on their bikes in breath taking scenery.
Lift tariff
- Single ride €5
- Daily ticket €15
- 2 day ticket €24
- 4 day €40
- 6 day €60
- Summer season ticket €150
Video – Alpi bike resort – Sauze d’Oulx.
Other activities
These include walking, climbing, rafting, golf, adventure village, horse riding or simply use Sauze as your base to explore the historical sites of the Susa valley.