Hotel Villa Cary

  • Milky Way Ski Area, Italy, Sauze d'Oulx

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Hotel Villa Cary is a small, family-run hotel with a warm and friendly atmosphere geared towards couples. Located in the centre of Sauze, you have great access to the resort amenities and the Milky Way Ski Area.

Prime location

It's located on Sauze d'Oulx's main square just five minutes from the Clotes chairlift - a prime position for hitting the slopes. From the top of Clotes, you have access to a range of red runs, and can easily make your way up to the nearby resorts of Sestriere and Claviere before exploring the French side of the ski area over in Montgenevre.

Alpine style

The comfortable lounge area is a great place to relax after a day on the mountain. Enjoy a drink from the alpine-style bar before heading to the hotel's restaurant for a tasty three-course meal.

Homely hotel

Each of the homely bedrooms has a traditional feel, providing a comfortable retreat to relax after exploring one of the most extensive skiing areas in Europe. Many of the rooms also have a balcony, ideal for enjoying the winter sun. This is the perfect little base for couples who are looking for affordable accommodation close to to all the local amenities. This season the hotel has brand new beds and mattresses.

Groups of four or more people of the same sex are not accepted.

Exclusive to Inghams

As a ski specialist tour operator we carefully select the very best accommodation in our resorts and package them with flights and transfers, so that you can make the most of your holiday. We have an exclusive agreement with Hotel Villa Cary the only UK tour operator to package and sell holidays here - all the more reason to book with Inghams today!

Sauze d'Oulx

  • 400 kilometres of skiable terrain
  • Resort altitude of 1,509 metres
  • Skiing to 2,800 metres

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.

Skiing and snowboarding in Sauze d'Oulx

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 form Sauze. 

Where to stay in Sauze d'Oulx

Sauze d'Oulx has a wide range of accommodation on offer and we have some fantastic hotels to choose from. All offered on a half board basis, you'll have breakfast and dinner included with your stay. Chalet Faure is ideally located a couple of minutes from the ski lifts, and provides an authentic alpine atmosphere with it's use of natural wood and stone. Chaberton Lodge & Spa is a stylish hotel offering some fantastic views of the Susa Valley. It also has a free shuttle that takes you to and from the lifts. Park Hotel Gran Bosco is a family run, traditional hotel with cosy alpine rooms and a welcoming atmosphere.

Bars and restaurants in Sauze d'Oulx

As well as excellent skiing, the old centre of the mountain village, with its cobbled streets, offers an attractive escape from the mountain when the ski legs start to get sore. This bustling resort is home to a great variety of pubs, bars, and restaurants all of which contribute to the lively, welcoming atmosphere. Sauze’s reputation for offering reasonably priced food and drink is justified and has helped cement its reputation as a popular après destination. And the fabulous range of restaurants and pizzerias, both on and off the mountain, offer delicious Italian food that caters for all tastes.

What's included in an Inghams Ski holiday to Sauze d'Oulx

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, bed & breakfast,  half board, full board or chalet catering. Please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for information on the optional extras including ski hire, lift pass and tuition. 

Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area 400 km
Runs 7 67 97 41
Longest run 6 Km
Snowparks

4 across the Milky Way area

Lifts Drag lifts 19, Chairlifts 38, Cablecars 1
Slope direction N,E,S,W
Ski/resort bus False
Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 17
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 3
  • Official rating: 2

Local Fees and Taxes

Resort tourist tax of €1.50 per person per night payable locally directly to hotel.

Rooms

Standard Double Rooms are 12m² and sleep two people (some rooms can accommodate two adults and one child with a small single bed). They're decorated in a homely style with a TV, safe, shower and hairdryer.

Standard Single Rooms are 9m² and have a French bed.

Standard Rooms for sole use are available on request, please call to book.

 

The hotel caters mainly towards couples. Please note they will not accept a group of 4 or more males.

  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: No

A lift up to the second floor operates between 7.15am - 9.15pm daily (the top floor is only accessible by stairs). Outside of these hours guests must use the stairs. 

Lift Passes

Lift Passes

6 days Season Child
4 - 7 years 
Adult 
8 - 74 years
Senior
75+ years
Area Pass Low £80 £222 £196
High £80 £248 £218

Season dates

  • Low Season - 04 Jan - 31 Jan 25 & 08 Mar - 30 Apr 25
  • High Season - 22 Dec 24 - 03 Jan 25 & 01 Feb - 07 Mar 25

Lift pass information

6 day pass includes two days skiing in Montgenèvre, France and one day in Bardonecchia. Walker's pass available locally.

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Ski Equipment

Ski Equipment

6 days Category

Child

4 - 12 years

Adult

13+ years

Skis Blue - £61
Red £38 £79
Black - £97
Skis & boots Blue - £87
Red £58 £111
Black - £130
Snowboard & boots Red £102 £105

Equipment information

Free helmets for children up to 12 years when ski/board are pre-booked

Please see here for a description of hire categories.

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Tuition

Tuition

Ski tuition

Child

5 - 12 years  

Adult

13+ years

Beginner 5 days £199 £189
3 days £132 £132
Snowboard tuition

Child

8 - 12 years 

Adult

13+ years

3 days £tbc £tbc

Tuition information

  • Tuition will be available from 21st Dec 24 onward 
  • Ski tuition runs Monday - Wednesday 10am - 1pm
  • Snowboard tuition runs Monday - Wednesday 10am - 12pm
  • Depending on the location of your accommodation, we use 2 different ski school suppliers in Sauze. Duration and prices may vary, please check at time of booking the number of days and duration.
  • Group tuition need a minimum number of guests to take place. Very occasionally these numbers aren’t reached. If you have pre-booked tuition and this happens, the ski-school will do their best to offer private tuition to the value of what you had originally booked.

Levels of tuition:

  • Beginner - never skied before
  • Level 1 - advanced beginner; can control speed, snowplough and change direction on gentle slopes 
  • Level 2 - low intermediate, snowplough turns and start to ski parallel
  • Level 3 - good intermediate, parallel turns 
  • Advanced - fully confident on all slopes, looking to improve technique

Prices and supplements are correct at the time of publishing. Up to date prices will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Longitude: 6.860079
Latitude: 45.027855

  • Located on Sauze's main square
  • 300 metres uphill to Clotes ski lift
  • 1.5 kilometres to ski school meeting point at top of Sportinia lift
  • 10 metres to nearest bus stop
  • 20 metres to nearest supermarket
Facilities
  • Lounge area
  • Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Selection of English TV channels
Meals

Each morning you can enjoy a continental breakfast, which will set you up for a busy day on the slopes. In the evenings, dinner is a three course meal with a fresh salad bar. For your 'primo piatto' (starter) you'll choose between warming pasta or soup which is followed by a main and a dessert. The style of food is traditional and comforting and the chefs love to put their own spin on classic Piemonte recipes. 

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

Please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of 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.

Transfers

Flights depart Sundays.

Transfer time

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

Private transfers and self drive options are available.

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£1178
per person from £589
Includes £350pp discount
09/02/2025 - 7 nights
2 adults
From London Gatwick
Half Board
Hotel Villa Cary
Milky Way Ski Area, Sauze d'Oulx
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