Le Sauze ski resort
The resort's exceptional location means you can enjoy the best of both the Alps and the Mediterranean: abundant snow and pure mountain air combine with the generous sunshine of the south to create a skiing holiday like no other.
Winter 2024-2025
Le Sauze ski area opening : December 14, 2024 to March 30, 2025
Ski area opening information
Partial opening from 14 December
- Savonnette
- Piste C
Ski lifts
- Savonnette ski lift
- Le Sauze chairlift
Ski passes
- Full day: €18.25 (single rate)
- Beginner pass (Savonnette lift): €11.50
Key figures
- 1400 - 2400 m altitude
- 36 runs (6 green, 9 blue, 17 red, 4 black)
- 18 ski lifts
- 65 km of pistes
- 1 snowpark, 3 boardercrosses, 1 fun zone, 2 snow gardens
Le Sauze interactive piste map
Weather, snow conditions and opening of Le Sauze in real time
| Sauze 1400 | |
|---|---|
| Snow depth | 0cm |
| Last snowfall | 15/12/2024 |
| Fresh snow | 5cm |
| Snow quality | Dure |
| Avalanche danger level | 2 - Moderate
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| Rain / Snow limit | m |
| Sauze 1700 | |
|---|---|
| Snow depth | 0cm |
| Last snowfall | 15/12/2024 |
| Fresh snow | 10cm |
| Snow quality | Dure |
| Avalanche danger level | 2 - Moderate
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| Rain / Snow limit | m |
| Col de fours | |
|---|---|
| Snow depth | 0cm |
| Last snowfall | 15/12/2024 |
| Fresh snow | 15cm |
| Snow quality | - |
| Avalanche danger level | 2 - Moderate
|
| Rain / Snow limit | m |
5 / 36 Open slopes
0 Scheduled to open
| Green | 3 / 6 |
| Blue | 1 / 9 |
| Red | 1 / 17 |
| Black | 0 / 4 |
1 / 7 Open slopes
0 Scheduled to open
| Boardercross | 0 / 3 |
| Play area | 1 / 4 |
4 / 18 Open lifts
0 Scheduled to open
| Chair lift | 1 / 2 |
| Conveyor belt | 1 / 1 |
| Removable chairlift | 1 / 1 |
| Ski lift | 1 / 14 |
Slopes
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Boardercross
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Play area
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Chair lift
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Alpine skiing
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Boardercross
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Conveyor belt
Removable chairlift
Ski lift
A varied ski area
It's impossible not to fall under the spell of Le Sauze, one of France's oldest ski resorts, which has been welcoming skiers since 1934.
At Le Sauze, skiing is more than just perfect! The 65km ski area, spread between 1400 and 2400 m, offers 34 runs with different profiles to delight beginners and champions alike.
For freeride enthusiasts, there are plenty of avalanche-free couloirs accessible in less than 30 minutes from the ski area. Rare moments await you on these off-piste outings where you glide over fine, light powder.
The vast expanses of snow also appeal to ski tourers. And at Le Sauze, you don't need to be an expert to try your hand at seal skins. The resort offers marked, safe itineraries accessible to all.
The family resort
Le Sauze is THE family resort par excellence. Your tribe is at the heart of our concerns and we do everything we can to ensure your holiday is a success.
Share the magic of winter with your children during a holiday that combines a variety of activities, a warm welcome and peace of mind.
The authenticity of Le Sauze, the wilderness and the beauty of the scenery will ensure that your children discover the mountains in a gentle way. Unforgettable memories guaranteed.
The plus: At Le Sauze 1700, the piste front is reserved exclusively for pedestrians!
A wild range of winter activities
Le Sauze is not just about skiing. This winter sports resort offers a wide range of winter activities.
There's a swimming pool, safe tobogganing areas, snowshoe trekking, daily entertainment and a family-friendly ski slope, to suit all ages and tastes.
The Sauze Tourist Office is there before and during your trip to make your stay unforgettable.
Le Sauze: an authentic destination
The village's "Station Verte" (Green Resort) status guarantees you a holiday that's natural, authentic, humane, respectful of the environment and truly meaningful.
Experience a real return to basics, where time stands still during your holiday in Le Sauze. Let yourself be won over by the gentle way of life in the Southern Alps. Chalets and traditional farmhouses guarantee you all the charm of the mountains.
Whether you choose Le Sauze 1400 or Le Sauze 1700 (Super Sauze), the resort's two levels give you direct access to the ski area. Hotel, flat, gîte... You'll find quality accommodation all around the resort centre. Not forgetting the many restaurants and shops to make your stay a success.
Distance from Barcelonnette: 6 kilometres
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