Sauze d'Oulx Italy - More Than Just A Ski Resort

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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 Time: 11:48 PM
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For Europeans the name Sauze d'Oulx is associated with skiing. However, Sauze d'Oulx in Northern Italy is a town with many faces.

Sauze d'Oulx, which is a commune as well as a town, has a worldwide reputation as a premier ski destination. This is largely due to its exposure during the 2006 Winter Olympic Games.

The Games' freestyle skiing events were held in the town's ski resort. Prior to that time, and continuing today, it still plays a major role in skiing championships and contests.

Sauze d'Oulx is located in the very northwestern corner of Italy at the foot of Monte Genevris. It lies on the border of Italy and France. Visitors from both countries make up a majority of the town's annual tourists.

Sauze d'Oulx, Italy's biggest tourism drawing card is still, and will probably always be, skiing. The town is by no means deserted in the summer, though. Its tourism officials and leaders work hard to push it as a summer destination as well.

Its mountains are ideal for a number of summer time activities and sports. The resort leaves chairlifts open year-round so that visitors can see the mountain and participate in other activities even after the snow disappears.

The town is becoming more well-known today for its popularity with mountain bikers. Certain chairlifts are designated for bikes. Riders can transport their bicycles to the top of the mountain and bicycle down.

There they will find numerous well-maintained and marked trails for both cross-country and freeride. Mountain bike instructors are on hand all summer long to guide and teach bikers of all skill levels. Mountain bikes can even be rented in several places in the village.

Visitors who prefer to explore the mountain without wheels can so in a number of ways. Trekking/hiking is a popular activity. Mountain climbing is also available for the more adventurous.

Explorers on foot can also enjoy simply walking on one of the many designated walking trails located around the mountain. Tourists will also find signed footpaths in the valley which connect the various hamlets. They venture through a range of terrain, like alpine meadows, and through the town's lush forests.

Horse back riding day trips are also popular with summer tourists. Outfitters are available to set up visitors with a horse, lessons and guided tours.

Many fishermen choose Sauze d'Oulx, Italy in the summer as a destination. The town is home to two alpine lakes. Both are well-stocked with trout and offer an opportunity to relax and enjoy sport fishing in one of the most beautiful locations in Europe.

Rates for accommodations are slightly lower in the off-season than in winter but a lot less than taking a ski holiday in Switzerland - this is another advantage of visiting Sauze d'Oulx in the summer.

The town is home to a variety of accommodations, including numerous luxury hotels, condos, chalets and many private rentals. Lower rates can often be found when making private arrangements for accommodations.

Summertime activities in Sauze d'Oulx have become more popular over the last decade. Many local shops which previously outfitted skiers only have diversified and now outfit visitors for off-season activities and sports as well.

This effort has helped to contribute to the growth of off-season tourism, which has become a vital part of sustaining the town's overall economy. It's probable that "Sauze d'Oulx, Italy" will always be synonymous with skiing. However, tourists who love the area for its natural beauty and those who don't ski can find great vacation options for 2011.

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