Saas Fee, the ‘Pearl of the Alps’, has been voted best Swiss ski resort and second-best resort in the Alps! Its high-altitude makes for stunning scenery and excellent, snow-sure skiing for most of the season. The picturesque village is car-free, has great facilities and a fun après scene meaning it’s a hit with everyone from party animals to families.
Perhaps this pretty car-free village has gained a reputation as ‘Pearl of the Alps’ because it sits nestled in a powder bowl encircled by thirteen 4000m peaks. Massive mountains rise from every side of the valley like the peaks of a Toblerone bar, providing the village with a dramatic and awe-inspiring backdrop. Visitors rave about the high-altitude ski area, similar in height to neighbouring Zermatt, with its extensive glacier which allows for skiing almost all year round. Many ski teams choose to train here thanks to the snow reliability and the well-groomed pistes.
The award-winning resort is entirely pedestrianised aside from the electric buses, making it a safe and pleasant destination for families. It stretches out along the valley for about 2km, with most of the lifts and slopes concentrated at one end - just take the complimentary mini-buses or road train to get around. It’s also delightful to while away an afternoon wandering the streets and narrow alleyways, losing your bearings while you soak up the peaceful atmosphere and breathe in the fresh mountain air. You can’t miss the many ‘Stadel’ dotted about the village - traditional chalet buildings made out of sun blackened larch wood with stone covered roofs, lending the resort much of its charming alpine character.
If you aren’t already convinced of the resort’s eminence within the ski world, the village is twinned with other top resorts such as Banff, Queenstown and Steamboat Springs. It has also been granted the Swiss Tourism Association’s ‘Families Welcome’ award. This is indeed a particularly apt destination for a family ski holiday; there are more activities here for the kids than you can shake a ski pole at.
Buy the Saaspass, and you can ski not only Saas Fee but neighbouring Saas-Grund, Saas-Almagell and Saas-Balen. There’s also an option to upgrade the pass if you want to ski legendary Zermatt.
The nearest airport to Saas Fee is Geneva / Geneve at 234 km or about 3 hours 30 minutes by car
The nearest ski resorts to Saas Fee include Zermatt, Verbier, Nendaz.
For lunch head to Boccolino (next to the nursery slopes) which dishes up pizza, pasta and local specialities. On the other end of the scale is the decadent Fletschhorn, one of the top restaurants in the region, with one Michelin star and 18 points in the Gault Milau gourmet guide. It’s set in the Relais & Chateaux hotel, a 10-minute taxi ride from town. The young folk tend to hang out at Popcorn, a bar and club beneath the hotel of the same name. If you’re still feeling the buzz after a day on the slopes then make your way to ‘Poison’, which is probably the busiest and wildest nightclub, open until the wee hours.Threes!xty restaurant, which sits just below the summit of the Allalinhorn at the lofty height of 3500m. This is the highest revolving restaurant in the world, with panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges and the immense Chessjen Glacier below. With one full rotation per hour, you’ll barely notice that you’re moving, but by the time you’ve eaten your meal (the food is top-notch as well), you’ll have taken in the breath-taking views from every direction.
La Gorge Offer excellent fondue and raclette
Hannig Culinary Delights: Spätzli (homemade pasta dish) and Rösti (a kind of hash browns) served in a pan, tomato fondue and other delicious specialties. You must try our fine crêpes with chocolate sauce and vanilla icecream or blueberries from the local forest and Crêpe Banana with chocolate sauce. For very special moments, Crêpe Baileys. Specialities: Large sun-terrace with a breathtaking panoramic vista. Large playground with a long slide. In the restaurant there is a play corner for our little guests. Starting point of the sunny Hannig Mountain’s winter hiking area and of the toboggan run. Winter Hiking Trail Mountain Train/Ski Lift Tobogganing Trail
Under the motto "See and be seen", get closer to each other with alpine rock and chart hits at the après-ski bar on the sun terrace. The Black Bull Snowbar is on every way home. Dancing and singing are part of everyday life here. There are plenty of good vibes and refreshing drinks here. The log cabin also looks really good. Right next to the Alpin Express is the cosy après-ski bar Feeblitz. Even on cold winter days, the 360-degree panorama offers the best view of the outside world.End the ski day in the cosy club of the Ambiente Mountain Style. The High Life Après-Ski Bar right at the start of Saas-Fee's après-ski mile invites you to linger over a relaxed aperitif. Delicious snacks such as canapés or a fine Valais plate are also served.
Popcorn POPCORN bar has managed, over the years, to remain the hippest location in Saas-Fee. No wonder Popcorn made it to 3rd place in the MTV Recommends/Campari competition 2004 as one of the coolest party locations in Switzerland! Just take a look at our list of events or remember one of them and you’ll know why. Live gigs and cool sound are omnipresent and our barkeepers are said to be legendary.
Poison For real late-night party-goers the Poison bar opens at 2300 and goes ‘to the end'.
CofFee The Italian art of coffee meets American coffee culture! Enjoy delicious coffee creations, heavenly hot and cold drinks and great snacks in a pleasant, relaxing and smoke-free atmosphere. Have a seat in the comfortable armchairs or in a convivial group at one of the tables and watch the world go by through the large front windows while listening to the cool sounds of soul, jazz and electro.
If a hard day on the slopes has left your muscles aching, get a massage or relax in the sauna and spa at the Aqua Allalin leisure centre – in past years, visitors have been able to get discounted entry with their guest card (available free through your accommodation). There’s also a large indoor pool with whirlpool and children's pool, table tennis, two indoor tennis courts and a games room. Families will appreciate ‘Hannig’ as well, a whole mountain area set aside for walking, tobogganing, paragliding and anything else non-ski related. As well as the town’s attractions, the resort is also famous for several world records, the first one being the To get up here you can take the ‘Metro Alpin’, the highest funicular in the world and the second record-breaker in Saas Fee’s three-piece set. Finally, visit the Allalin Ice Pavilion below, which is a great day out for the kids and incidentally the world’s largest ice grotto.
Aqua Allalin Recharge your batteries and relax with a swim, sauna or work out in the Aqua Allalin leisure centre. Visitors are amazed at the wide range of facilities at the leisure centre. You will find a 25m swimming pool, whirlpool, kids pool and slide as well as a 1900 metre squared wellness area (sauna, steam, showers) and a gym.
Hotel Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & Spa Our spa has an enormous importance to the Ferienart. This large area called “Paradia” with its adventure pool, Jacuzzi, saunas and steam rooms is open to the guest from 8am to 8pm. As well we offer you a large variety of different treatments and therapies. Ayurveda treatments, Hot Stone Therapy but also beauty baths like a Wallis hay bath or a Heida grape peeling can be booked at the spa desk. Beauty treatments with high-quality products can be found as well. We recommend each guest to book his spa treatments before their arrival to make sure that we can guarantee all requested treatments.
Bergführerbüro Saas-Grund Every Wednesday and Friday. The Saas Valley offers several fascinating snowshoe hikes away from the villages and ski pistes. On these easy hikes, you'll learn the most important fundamentals and safety tips from experts and get to know the unique natural environment of the Saas Valley better. Price: on request
Active Dreams When you see the ring of summits surrounding the Saas valley you can only gaze in wonder. The many four-thousand-metre peaks tower towards the sky and awaken our sense of adventure. Here are a few highlights from our programme: The Allalin, 4027 m Ascent: 2 hrs., descent: 1 hr. The easiest and most popular 4000 m-peak in the region. It can be undertaken safely with a guide by almost anyone. The Allalinhorn can also be undertaken by families. You ride up to the Mittelallalin at 3500 m above sea-level in the morning; from here there are only about another 500 vertical metres to tackle. When visibility is good, you can make out the towering summits of the Mont-Blanc, Matterhorn and Piz Bernina. An ideal climb for beginners. The Weissmies, 4023 m Ascent: 3 ½ hrs., descent: 1 hr. An
Adventure Forest An adventure forest has been opened July 2004 in Saas-Fee. Swing on a liana from tree to tree or walk unsteadily across hanging bridges: a forest full of adventure for the whole family with various routes and degrees of difficulty. Opening hours: 13.06.-27.06.09 and September/October: daily from noon to 6 p.m., last admission: 4 p.m. 28.06.-30.08.09: daily from 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m., last admission: 5 p.m. Closed in case of thunder storms or bad weather. Please enquire at the tourist office. The Adventure Forest closes on 19 October 2009. Tariffs start at 13€ depending on the route. Children under 16 must be accompanied
From the farm fresh small village shops to the executive boutiques with well known and exceptional brands - this resort has it all and you can find anything your heart desires. Most of the village shops are personally managed by the owners who offer a wonderful and personable approach. Saas-Fee is not a major shopping destination but none-the-less has a good selection of about 30 stores, including florist, butcher, supermarket, a wonderful cake and pastries shop, photographic store and a good range of sports and fashion boutiques.
Cesar Sport Alpin Rentals on all your skiing baording and mounatineering requirements: MOUNTAIN SPECIALS on Crampons,Ice picks, Climbing Harness, Rope, Avalanche shovel and Skins
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Maximum and minimum adult Saas Fee lift pass prices ranged from CHF336 to CHF336 for 6 days access to the Saas Fee ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Saas Fee holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.
Lift Tickets | Child | Adult | Senior |
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1 Day Price | CHF37 - CHF37 | CHF66 - CHF66 | CHF60 - CHF60 |
6 Day Price | CHF186 - CHF186 | CHF336 - CHF336 | CHF305 - CHF305 |
Age Range | 10 - 16 | 19 - 64 | 65+ |
Most of our ski holidays to Saas Fee packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Saas Fee from nearby airports
Flights from London take about 1.5 hours to Geneva, Zurich. This table shows approximate transfer times to Saas Fee from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.
Airport | Distance | Transfer Time |
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Geneva / Geneve | 234 km | 3 hours 30 minutes |
Zurich | 246 km | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Sion | 70 km | 1 hour |
Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.
The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Saas Fee transfers.
Station | Distance | Transfer Time |
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Visp | 26 km | 26 minutes |
Saas Fee Medical Practises Medical practices, pharmacies and medical care. Open: Daily 08:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday Closed
Saas Fee Tourism For the tourism office, you will find one of the tourist offices in each of the four municipalities of the Saas Valley. The team will happily help you with information and documentation to make your stay in the region memorable. The tourism office can assist in planning excursions and hikes; - Have one or two insider tips for the region - Brochures and maps of the region and ski maps - Boutique shops and tourist shops for getting all your trinkets and goodies for yourself or your loved ones. The tourism office also has a great lost and found section for any misplaced property! Operating Times: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 12:00 &14:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:30 - 12:00 14:00-18:00 Sunday 08.30 - 12.00 14:00 - 18:00
Vallesia Apotheke Hours of business: Monday to Friday: 08h30-12h00 and 14h00-18h30 Saturday: 08h30-12h00 and 14h00-17h00 Sunday Closed
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