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Hiking Sauze d’Oulx
Hikes and Walks in Sauze d’oulx
Sauze d’Oulx has many hundreds of walks, marked trails and places to explore on foot from the high Alps to to the Gran Bosco National Park. There’s something for people of all fitness levels.
Maps are available from Sauze Tourist Information along with books and guides. The equivalent of Ordnance Survey maps can be bought in the newsagents in Sauze and in Bar Jouvenceaux.
Recommended maps include IGC 104 Bardonecchia – Monte Thabor – Sauze d’Oulx with coverage at 1:25,000 in a series of contoured, GPS compatible walking maps highlighting hiking trails including long-distance routes, ski routes and alpine accommodation. IGC 105 is also useful as is Fraternali 2 Val Susa for coverage from Monte Genevris to the Testa dell’Assietta via the Strada dell’Assietta.
Hiking Map
The routes shown on the maps are considered safe under normal conditions.
Weather in the mountains can change quickly so always check the weather before heading out.
Wearing suitable clothing and footwear is essential as is carrying adequate food and water.
Download the Sauze d’Oulx hiking map (PDF)
Interactive Hiking Map
This interactive map gives you a good overview of some of the routes available for hiking in the mountains.
Always choose routes that you are physically capable of and ensure you let someone know where you are going and when you aim to return.
View Sauze d’Oulx interactive hiking map
Walking to Clotes/Sportina
Walking or cycling up to Sportinia or the bars and restaurants on the upper section of Clotes is a popular summer activity.
The best walking route is the one on our interactive map here.
This Google map shows you all three routes including the main road route via Richardette/Clot Bourget.
Please note, a good level of fitness is required for this walk.
A Selection of Hikes
A selection of popular Sauze d’Oulx hiking routes
Lago Laune – Ferro di Cavallo
Difficulty: easy
Distance: 1.1 km
Duration: 0:30 h
Ascent: 120 m
Highest: 2,170 m
Lowest: 2,050 m
Testa dell’Assietta – Strada dei Cannoni
Difficulty: moderate
Distance: 10.1 km
Duration: 3:30 h
Ascent: 765 m
Highest: 2,560 m
Lowest: 1,795 m
Lago Laune e Monte Genevris
Difficulty: difficult
Distance: 4.9 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 700 m
Highest: 2,535 m
Lowest: 1,850 m
Richardette – Ciao Pais
Difficulty: moderate
Distance: 1.7 km
Duration: 1:00 h
Ascent: 210 m
Highest: 1,904 m
Lowest: 1,694 m
Richardette – Monte Genevris
Difficulty: moderate
Distance: 4.0 km
Duration: 3:00 h
Ascent: 820 m
Highest: 2,535 m
Lowest: 1,695 m
Tachier – Malafosse Alta
Difficulty: easy
Distance: 3.1 km
Duration: 1:15 h
Ascent: 270 m
Highest: 1,810 m
Lowest: 1,540 m
Gran Villar-Richardette
Difficulty: moderate
Distance: 2.6 km
Duration: 1:30 h
Ascent: 348 m
Highest: 1,868 m
Lowest: 1,519 m
Clotes-Sportinia
Difficulty: moderate
Distance: 5.2 km
Duration: 2:15 h
Ascent: 605 m
Highest: 2,135 m
Lowest: 1,530 m
Barracan
Difficulty: easy
Distance: 2.5 km
Duration: 1:15 h
Ascent: 190 m
Highest: 1,575 m
Lowest: 1,380 m
1:25,000 walking maps
Recommended walking maps for the area available online and from Gorlier Tabacchi, Bar Jouvenceaux and the Tourist Office.
IGC 104 Bardonecchia – Sauze d’Oulx
IGC 105 Sestriere – Claviere – Sansicario
Fraternali 2 Alta Valle Susa
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