Sauze d'Oulx, Italy

Friday, January 29 - Saturday, February 6

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We are headed to one of the world's best skiing and party resorts Sauze d'Oulx, Italy! You can easily ski all day and party all night! This will be our 14th annual Ski & See Europe! Nothing can prepare you for the experience of spending a week in a resort like Sauze d'Oulx, Italy. The beauty and charm of the village, incredible skiing for all levels and mind-blowing partying (après ski) undoubtedly will surpass anything you have ever seen in North America! You don’t need to be a great skier to have a great time on this amazing vacation. There are always many fun-loving people in our group that barely even touch the snow and still return year after year to party and sightsee with the group.

The Italian village of Sauze d'Oulx, Italy is one of the most vibrant resorts in the world. It absolutely starts buzzing around 3:30pm with happy hour(après ski). You will see skiers partying in their ski boots! We assure you that we have never seen anything like it in the U.S. Europeans simply know how to have a good time and will be happy to teach you! Additionally, you will have the unique opportunity to ski in France on the the same ski pass! You can either ski over or take a short ski bus ride to Montgenèvre, France! You literally will be in a different country where the language, food and people are totally different than in Sauze d'oulx!

So you get the idea that Sauze d'Oulx, Italy has great partying and the village is amazingly beautiful. What about the skiing you ask? Well, whether this is your first time skiing or you seek out the toughest powder runs down the mountain you will be well taken care of in Sauze d'Oulx. It literally has something for everyone! Sauze d'Oulx is one of the highest biggest and best ski resorts in Italy and many of Torino Olympic events were held here. The ski area is enormous with over 400 km (Aspen only has 150 km) of skiing that appeals to all levels of skier.


The weather is very mild in Italy this time of year. Don't compare the weather we have in the States in winter because it it will likely be comparable to early spring skiing here in the States. Expect to see the sun a bunch and the temperature to be in the 30’s. It is very rare to see temperatures as low as 20 degrees.

The Group

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The group of people we attract is one of the major differences that set this vacation apart from all other vacations you may take. Traveling to Europe’s top ski resorts can always be fun, but being able to ski and party with a great group of people is what really makes this trip a cut above others you might have taken. Our group is always an extremely friendly, social and lively group that adds to the experience of each others European vacation!


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This is not a cliquey group so don’t be concerned if you are traveling alone since 25% of the group is doing the same. The level of skiing runs the gamut from total beginner to expert skier, so you can always find some ski buddies no matter what your level!

Cairo, Egypt Extension

Saturday, February 6 - Wednesday, February 10

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You will have the opportunity to extend your vacation to Cairo for four amazing days of sight-seeing! Cairo truly is one of the world’s most amazing cities and offers breathtaking old world grandeur and a thriving cultural life.

Cairo needs little introduction as the one of the great wonders of the world, the pyramids, are the back drop for this amazing city. We will experience and see the reminants of the ancient Egyptian cultural which dates back thousands of years. Cairo, is a modern city that still lives by much of the old world bazzars and religous beliefs. incredible architecture and pairs it up with great food, nightlife and fascinating culture and a . The average temperature in Cairo this time of year is 70 degrees which will feel like a heat wave compared to Chicago that time of year!

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You will have ample time to visit everything that Cairo has to offer. A full day tour of all of Cairo's landmarks and a half day tour of the Giza pyramids included in the extension package. Additionally you will have plenty of free time to explore Cairo on you own as well. We highly recommend taking this extension!