Rustic charm is combined with over 150km of marked pistes in the whole Saas Valley, which comprises four delightful villages. We recommend your holiday is based in picturesque Saas-Fee which has the largest ski area, with the neighbouring villages and pistes just a short bus ride away. With guaranteed snow at this altitude, there is a wide choice for all grades of skier. The glacier provides a dramatic backdrop to several of the runs, many of which are above the tree line. The village of Saas-Fee is traffic free, except for the little electric trolleys that carry goods around and this makes for a special atmosphere as you stroll through the narrow cobbled streets. Even the newest buildings feature a wealth of wood as development has been strictly controlled. Above Saas-Fee the 'Metro-Alpina' - the highest underground funicular in the world - climbs up to the world's highest revolving restaurant at 3,500m which is a must-do while you are on holiday here.
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The Saas Valley ski area
Mittelallalin & Felskinn Felskinn at 3,000m is reached by two different cable car systems from either end of the village and these can bring you up to Morenia (2,550m) where you can start your day's skiing or carry on up to Felskinn. From here you can ski across to Egginerjoch then up to 3,192m for a choice of red and black runs. Above Felskinn there are usually good moguls if you are looking for something testing. From Felskinn the 'Metro-Alpin' climbs up through the solid rock to Mittelallalin at a fantastic 3,500m and here there is a revolving restaurant where you can enjoy a drink before starting your descent over the glacier. There's a wonderful 10km run back to the village - call in at the Gletschergrotte restaurant.
Längfluh This area is reached by gondola and cable car from the village or by skiing down from Mittelallalin. The restaurant here has spectacular views over the glacier from its terrace. The lifts at Längfluh offer several interesting runs followed by a choice of two different 5km runs back to the village. From Längfluh a drag lift can take you across the glacier to link up with the Felskinn ski area.
Plattjen A gondola from the village takes you up to Plattjen at 2,567m where the mountain restaurant is one of the best in the resort. The pistes back to Saas-Fee are firstly on wide and open slopes above the tree line and then through the pine woods with a choice of easy, medium and difficult runs to bring you back to the village.
Saas-Almagell A 15 minute bus ride brings you to another village of the Saas Valley. From here you will find a lift up to
Furggstalden - a family-friendly ski area is set in breath-taking scenery. It offers adults plenty of peace and relaxation, with fun and adventure guaranteed for children at Kian the Dragon's Adventure Land including a tepee, igloo with children's films, free snow tubing track for the whole family and children's skidoos. For the little ones, there is a carousel with a playground.
Saas-Grund A 5 minute bus ride in the opposite direction takes you to the village of Saas-Grund, with its cable cars up to the sun-drenched Kreuzboden/Hohsaas area. From here you can enjoy a magnificent view of the four-thousand-metre peaks of the Saas Valley. There are also 35 kilometres of pistes, a fast fun run and many other adventurous options.
Saas-Fee resort facilities
Winter walking Over 60km of well kept paths. Why not take the cable car up to the restaurant at Hannig, then enjoy a lovely one hour walk back down to the village.
Snowshoeing Choose from 11 different snowshoe trails in the area.
Ice rink There are two fantastic natural ice rinks used for skating and curling from mid December to end February.
Toboggan The sunny Hannig viewpoint is the starting point for the 6km sledging trail which takes you on a fun ride down to Saas-Fee village. Sledges can be rented at the Hannig station. In the Kreuzboden/Hohsaas area there is an 11 km long toboggan run that leads to Saas-Grund. Things are a little more leisurely at Furggstalden above Saas-Almagell, where toboggan enthusiasts can enjoy a 3km run.
Cross country skiing 24 km of perfectly groomed trails through snow-covered larch forests and along the frozen Vispa from Saas-Balen to the Eiu-Sand in Saas-Almagell.
Aqua Allalin wellness & fitness centre Make the most of this magnificent complex with its swimming pool, tennis courts, table tennis, exercise room, Turkish bath, sauna, whirlpool, relaxation area with sun lamps and a restaurant.
Kindergarten There is a wide range of child care facilities in the resort which can include skiing if required.
Après ski in Saas-Fee
Whether you want to round off your day's skiing in a cosy atmosphere or dance the night away in one of the many après-ski bars, there is a wide choice of stylish après-ski venues throughout the Saas Valley. Our insider tip: the Black Bull Snowbar or the Old Cinema Pub in Saas-Fee.
How to get to Saas-Fee ski resort
Your ticket wallet will contain comprehensive travel instructions to help you reach your destination with ease, including recommended rail connection times and platform numbers. These are the most common routes for your Saas-Fee ski holiday.
Fly to Zurich
Flights available from London, Luton, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
Swiss Railways: Zurich Airport > Visp (and a bus journey to Saas-Fee) with a transfer time of around 3 hours 20 minutes.
Fly to Geneva
Flights available from London, Stansted, Luton, Southend, Bournemouth, Southampton, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Belfast.
Swiss Railways: Geneva Airport > Visp (and a bus journey to Saas-Fee) with a transfer time of around 3 hours 35 minutes.
Travel by international rail
Rail from London St. Pancras via Paris to Basel.
Swiss Railways: Basel > Bern > Visp (and a bus journey to Saas-Fee) with a transfer time of around 3 hours 10 minutes.
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