A firm favourite with those who enjoy the nightlife on a par with the skiing, this charming Italian resort certainly knows how to throw a party. Skiing in Sauze d’oulx is excellent as it’s one of the main resorts in the 88-lift Milky Way circuit that straddles the border with France, providing a whopping 400km of groomed runs. The resort centre offers a mixture of old and the new with charming medieval buildings juxtaposed between modern restaurants, bars and hotels.