Since the Susa Valley has always been a fundamental communication node between Gaul and the Po Valley, a good observer can find the heritage of mingled cultures.

Check out Oulx’s events calendar during summer to fully experience our traditions and discover the authentic and genuine mountain hospitality.

Each Wednesday morning you can explore the market in Piazza Garambois, meet the local farmers and taste their milk, butter and cheese. These are the products that you can enjoy at breakfast each morning in our BnB.

In the evening, you can discover theatre performances in Oulx’s public park and enjoy the fresh air wrapping up the mountains after sunset. In winter you can warm yourself up in a local bar or enjoy a violin or  ghironda concert in “Palazzo delle Feste” in Bardonecchia (ghironda is a medieval string instrument, typical for our valley).

Join the local people in the celebration of Oulx’s Upper Village patron San Sebastiano in the ancient oven and taste the typical cakes (one with beetroot, potatoes and cumin from our fields, and one with apples).

We will be happy to inform you about the summer and winter events organized by all towns in the Upper Valley.​

Fiera Franca di Oulx – Fiera del Grand Escarton

Do not miss out on the biggest local fair, the so-called “Fiera Franca di Oulx – Fiera del Grand Escarton”, organized on the first Sunday of October. It was organized for the first time in 1494 when the army of Charles VIII crossed Oulx on his way to conquest the Kingdom of Naples. During his visit, the population was obliged to provide forage for the King’s horses and food for his soldiers. To reward the tremendous efforts of the community, the King granted them a right to hold a fair free from taxes each year. Today, the fair coincides with the descent of the cattle from summer pastures. The cattle is exhibited in Oulx where the best local producers from the Upper Susa Valley and the Briançon region sell their delicious food products. Do not miss out on the exhibition of “Spadonari”, an ancient dance with swords linked to the fertility cult and to the cycle of seasons, performed in typical costumes featured with the characteristic hat covered with flowers.​​

BOSTER Northwest

The biennial Forest and Territory Fair (“Fiera Bosco e Territorio”) offers the possibility for the forest sector lovers and experts to discover the innovations in the wood-territory chain together with artisans, woodsmen, experts and carpenters.​

​Trail Oulx

Three mountain run races of different lengths. One objective: reach the finish line! Accept the challenge to run 42 kms in the difference of altitude of 2000 m in September. Across forests, ridges, meadows, mountain tops in one day.​

The Carton Rapid Race - Oulx