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Saas Fee

High and snow-sure, the quaint village of Saas Fee is untouched by the worst of the modern world, though it’s not short of powerful lifts to take you to the tops – and in these mountains that means a breathtaking three and a half thousand metres.
 

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Advanced ***
Intermediate ****
Beginner *****
Saas Fee nestles at 1800m in the lee of the Mischabel range, just 15km north-east of Zermatt, without its crowds but with more original alpine charm. The village is old, quaint, and traffic-free other than for a few service vehicles. The mountains surrounding it are in-your-face monsters, towering above the village, their huge glaciers spilling down towards the valley. The immediacy of the scenery makes this a place for committed mountain lovers: even on a blue sky day the brooding heights are more striking than pretty. The resort’s pisted skiing is quite extensive while the snow, thanks to the aspect and altitude, is usually first class. Off piste there are endless routes to explore, many of them starting from peaks which must first be climbed. If you want to notch up ascents of 4000m peaks, followed by ski descents of half that figure, Saas Fee is the place to do it. But it’s not just for skiers and mountaineers: winter holidaymakers have plenty of walking paths and a whole mountain (served by gondola) dedicated to sledging – high altitude fondue followed by torch-lit descents are a speciality – along with a separate high-tech luge track that’s more like a roller coaster than toboggan run. Throw in the genuine charm of the area, and Saas Fee’s near the top of the list as a winter wonderland.

Saas Fee at a glance
 

On the mountain

Ski area

There’s no mistaking the slopes of Saas Fee. From the highest, there are good views of many of the thirteen 4,000m peaks that surround the valley and if it frequently feels as if you’re skiing on or next to a huge glacier, that’s because you are. more...

 

Lift system

Saas Fee's lift system is not the resort’s strong point, but it does carry you to great heights over considerable distances. more...

 

Ski schools & guiding

Mountain Life ans Weissmies run regular tours and off-piste days in Saas Fee; there are also two ski and snowboard schools.
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Advanced

Most of the challenging opportunities in Saas Fee are well away from the main runs, as the crevasse hazard limits off-piste opportunities between the slopes. more...

 

Intermediate

There are several top-to-bottom descents for strong intermediates, all of which give an excellent sense of the high mountain terrain and scale - from 3,500m top to 1,800m bottom. more...

 

Beginner

With scenic and secluded nursery slopes and a selection of easy blues, Saas Fee caters very well for beginners.
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Boarding & freestyle

Snowboarders and freestyle skiers should head for the extensive all-year Snow Park at Mittelallalin. more...

 

Off-piste

Local guides lead a number of day tours on a regular basis, many of which start near the top of Saas Fee's lift system to minimize climbing on foot. more...

 

Mountain restaurants

The revolving restaurant at Mittelallalin may be the world’s highest but the view is not as good as you might hope for. more...

 

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Off the mountain

Village

Saas Fee's rural origins are still evident in the old chalets and storehouses; the car-free streets help preserve the ambience. more...

 

Accommodation

Tiny Saas Fee has no fewer than 59 hotels; choose carefully as it might be a hike to the lifts.
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Apres-ski

The street leading from the slopes into Saas Fee must have been built with après-ski in mind. more...

 

Restaurants & bars

There’s a good range of eating in Saas Fee, from pizza and spaghetti (Italy is close) to Michelin-starred gourmet. more...

 

Other information

The once-a-week fondue evening at the top of the Hannig, followed by a torchlit descent, is highly recommended. For thrill seekers there's the alpine gorge adventure. more...

 

Getting there

Geneva, Zurich and Milan are two to three hours away from Saas Fee by rail or road. Cars must be parked outside the village. more...

 

 

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Saas Fee facts

Ski Area

Base5,905 ft
1,800 m
Summit11,811 ft
3,600 m
Elevation5,906 ft
1,800 m

 

Trails/runs

Number of trails35
Advanced23 %
Intermediate40 %
Beginner37 %

 

Lifts

Gondolas/Cable cars7
Chairs2
Surface lifts13

 

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