Ortisei vs Sauze d'Oulx

Ortisei vs Sauze d'Oulx compared side by side: 175 km vs 400 km of slopes, 79 vs 71 lifts, top elevation 2,518 m vs 2,823 m. See which resort suits you.

Ortisei vs Sauze d'Oulx ski resort statistics
Statistic Ortisei
Italy
Sauze d'Oulx
Italy
Total slopes 175 km 400 km ▲
Easy (blue) slopes 50 km 96 km ▲
Intermediate (red) slopes 104 km 220 km ▲
Expert (black) slopes 21 km 84 km ▲
Share of easy slopes 29% ▲ 24%
Ski lifts 79 ▲ 71
Snow parks – –
Base elevation 1,236 m 1,509 m ▲
Top elevation 2,518 m 2,823 m ▲
Vertical drop 1,282 m 1,314 m ▲
Season December – April December – April
Ski area Dolomiti Superski Via Lattea
Known for Traditional charm · Scenic views Après-ski · Modern lifts

The verdict

  • Sauze d'Oulx is the bigger ski area with 400 km of slopes versus 175 km (about 2.3× more).
  • Sauze d'Oulx goes higher: its top station is at 2,823 m compared with 2,518 m, which usually means more reliable snow late in the season.
  • For beginners, Ortisei has the friendlier terrain mix with 29% easy slopes (50 km).
  • Expert skiers get more black runs in Sauze d'Oulx: 84 km of expert slopes.
  • Ortisei has the larger lift network with 79 lifts.

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