French Alps, France 🇫🇷
Le Sauze and Super-Sauze are twin villages at 1,400 m above Barcelonnette, deep in the Ubaye valley of the southern French Alps. The slopes face south, the light is Mediterranean for half the season, and the sea is ninety minutes down the road. It is alpine skiing with a different climate.
Usually, with help. From 1400 m to 2440 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 76/100).
Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.
With 65 km of piste on 18 lifts, it is a mid-size area, easy to get to know over a long weekend. The piste mix leans gentle (18 green, 20 blue, 15 red, 5 black), so beginners and early intermediates are well served.
Le Sauze-Super-Sauze stands out for a family-friendly setup.
The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 7 (about 16 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.
Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.
Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.
Excellent · 496 reviews
Strong value for Le Sauze-Super-Sauze, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.
Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.6/5 from 496 reviews). It sits about 5.4 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Le Sauze-Super-Sauze, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.
Very good · 207 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Le Sauze-Super-Sauze.
Very good · 167 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Le Sauze-Super-Sauze.
Good · 300 reviews
A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Le Sauze-Super-Sauze.
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