Neilson Chalet Le Valentin

In a tranquil spot at the top of Sauze, away from the lively resort centre sits the lovely Valentin chalet. The surrounding pine forest drops away to reveal the peaks of the Milky Way ski area, which are particularly stunning at sunset.

It's one of the most spacious chalets we have. The lounge/diner is huge with lots of exposed wooden beams and mountain artefacts to admire while you enjoy afternoon tea in a deep, comfy sofa. Prime position for a catch-up at the end of the day is in front of the large open fireplace, so grab a slice of cake early on.

It's around a 15-20 minute walk to the resort centre down a steep hill. When the snow conditions are good, you can ski to within 100m of the chalet.

Nearest lift: 800m to Clotes chairlift

Bus stop: 20m

Equipment hire shop: 800m

Tuition meeting point: 800m (Scuola Sci Sauze d'Oulx)

Resort centre: 800m

Sauze d'Oulx sits at the northern end of the huge Milky Way ski area, perched on a sunny plateau. 'Sunny Sauze' (as it's come to be known) is particularly popular with the Brits and it's not a huge surprise as the resort is big on skiing but equally big on nightlife. It's a party town that's made even better due to the legendary skiing and boarding on offer.

As the gateway to some 400kms of piste, it's a magnet for skiers and boarders who also like a bit of party action as well as their time on the mountains. It's a fantastic place for intermediate and advanced skiers and boarders thanks to endless cruisy blue runs and nearly 200kms of challenging reds.

Our chalet board basis is designed for skiers and boarders. Start every morning with an extensive continental breakfast, and cooked options on most days. Your daily afternoon tea of freshly baked cakes and biscuits will be waiting for you when you come in from the slopes.

Evening meals are a three-course set-menu with regionally inspired dishes and free-flowing wine throughout the week, all followed by fresh coffee. We provide evening meals on six nights a week leaving you free to head out and explore the resort on one evening.

Don’t forget that you get free guiding and coaching throughout the week from fully qualified ski and board instructors with our Mountain Expert service.

Designed for confident blue and red-run skiers and snowboarders, they'll show you around the mountain on free guiding sessions, and even offer free coaching sessions to help you become a more confident skier or snowboarder.

There are at least three sessions a week and we guarantee each guest at least two sessions a week. Your hosts will explain how it works when you get there.