Sauze d'oulx, lying at an altitude of 1510 meters above sea level surrounded by mountain peaks Triplets, Bourges and Geneva, is not only a popular ski resort, suitable for practicing a variety of winter sports, but also a well-known summer resort, attracting tourists for its scenery. Often this small town is called the "balcony of the Alps".

The history of Sauze d'oulx is closely linked to the history of the Val di Susa. Here were the legions of the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, hordes ready, the troops of the Lombards and the Burgundians. This whole area, which was part of the so-called Dovenski possessions, in 1343, the year it was taken to France, and in 1713, the year by the Treaty of Utrecht was transferred to the Savoy dynasty. This was the headquarters of the French army during the battle at Assietta in the middle of the 18th century, and all died in that battle were buried in the town, later called the Las Fosas.

The name of the town – Sauze d'oulx – was "Latinized" by order of Mussolini and began to sound like Salice d Ultio, but after the Second World war the original name again became official. With the fading of agriculture that began in the 1960-ies, Sauze d'oulx, gradually became transformed into a tourist resort, focused on skiing. Today it is one of the most popular ski resorts of Val di SUSY, and its trails and lifts from a technical point of view are considered some of the best in the world! There are just over 400 km of pistes and 92 works lift. The town has well developed tourist infrastructure – built good hotels and Alpine refuges, restaurants and bars serving local cuisine, created conditions for a family holiday.

In the summer of Sauze d'oulx is no less popular – tourists are attracted by the stunning scenery and mild climate. In the warmer months you can go Hiking in the surrounding mountains, ride horses, go fishing in the local rivers and lakes, or enjoy a game of tennis or Golf. Diners will enjoy a tasting of local mountain cheese, venison and other delicacies.

We should say "Stazione Sperimentale Vittorio Vezzani", organized in 1931, the year Professor Vittorio Vezzani. Today here at a height of 1700 to 2000 meters on the area of 82 ha of strawberries, raspberries, red currants, medicinal plants and various herbs. Here cattle, sheep, rabbits and pigs. And it is here that produce delicious mountain cheese and other high quality products.