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Saas Fee Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Traditional pedestrianised resort
  • Dramatic setting
  • High- altitude skiing

Great for

  • Late season
  • Families
  • Snow sure
  • Non skiers

Ski Holidays in Saas Fee

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.

  • Flight Time
  • 1.5 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Geneva, Zurich
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 1 hour
  • Language
  • German, French, Italian, Romansh
  • Currency
  • Swiss Franc
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Saas Fee Stats

Top Altitude
3600 m
Bottom Altitude
1275 m
Resort Altitude
1800 m
Total Piste
150 km
Longest Run
15 km
Slope Orientation
NSEW
Vertical Drop
2117 m
Skiable Vertical
2117 m
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

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… + more

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Saas Fee Transfer Times

Geneva 229 km, 2 hrs 45
Zürich 239 km, 3 hrs 30

The nearest airport to Saas Fee is Geneva / Geneve at 234 km or about 3 hours 30 minutes by car

What's the ski area like in Saas Fee?

Really good for high altitude skiing, most of the runs piste in Saas Fee, the Pearl of the Alps, are above 2500m. The snow-sure 100km of pistes have something for everyone.

Which other ski resorts are near to Saas Fee?

The nearest ski resorts to Saas Fee include Zermatt, Verbier, Nendaz.

Ski Area Facts

LocationSwitzerland, Alps.
Established1856
Downhill150 km
Lift PassCHF 370 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

47km32%

Intermediate Skiing

75km52%

Advance & Expert Terrain

39km27%

Snowboarding Trails

150 km100%

What is Saas Fee like for Beginner skiers?

The area has something to offer skiers and snowboarders of every level. It’s a good choice if you’re hitting the slopes for the first time as the nursery slopes are snow sure and there are some fantastic ski schools here. Take little learners to the local Kid’s Fun Park for an exciting and safe area with a magic carpet, slalom run, snow carousel and lots of fun toys. There are three ski schools to choose from and if you go further afield to Saas-Grund you’ll find the charming Hohsi Snowland… + more

What is Saas Fee like for Intermediate skiers?

Once you’ve mastered the snow plough it’s time to move on to some of the many blue runs and maybe even the odd red; there are some easy-going runs between Felskinn and Morenia, for example, number 4 on the map which joins together with 4b and 4c to make one gloriously long blue run back down to the village.

What is Saas Fee like for Advanced skiers?

While the area is fairly large, it’s true that if you like clocking up the miles and you’re used to the French mega-resorts then you might find things here a little limited in comparison. No sweat though, if things are getting a little monotonous by the end of the week, then simply head over to neighbouring hamlets of Saas Almagell, Saas-Balen and Saas Grund which offer yet more skiing. The lifts here are included in the area pass and you can get there with the free shuttle bus which runs every half hour.

What is Saas Fee like for snowboarding?

There’s a big snowboard scene here, although there’s not much room for off-piste as the huge glacier means that most of the ski area is riddled with crevasses (so it’s imperative that if you do go exploring, you hire a mountain guide).

Freestylers will love the big terrain park up on the glacier which usually stays open in late spring, with kickers, rails and boxes of all shapes and sizes and a super halfpipe.

What is Saas Fee like for off-piste skiing?

There is a fantastic 1800 meters f vertical descent on the north facing slopes. There is also amazing treelined opportunities, be sure to engage a guide to get the most from the area.

What is Saas Fee like for cross country skiing?

Saas fee has two siginificant trails. The first is 6km route up at high altitude and the second is the 26km Saas Fee Trail, which has bus stop along the route, so that you can do this over a number of days.

Saas Fee Restaurants

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.

Where to eat in Saas Fee and on the mountain

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… + more

Saas Fee Après Ski

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.

Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Saas Fee

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… + more

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… + more

Saas Fee Activites for Non-skiers

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… + more

Hotel Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & Spa Our spa has an enormous importance to the Ferienart. This large area called “Paradia” with its… + more

Bergführerbüro Saas-Grund Every Wednesday and Friday. The Saas Valley offers several fascinating snowshoe hikes away from the villages… + more

Active Dreams When you see the ring of summits surrounding the Saas valley you can only gaze in wonder. The many four-thousand-metre… + more

Adventure Forest An adventure forest has been opened July 2004 in Saas-Fee. Swing on a liana from tree to tree or walk unsteadily… + more

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

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,… + more

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Best Time to Visit Saas Fee

Incredibly, about 70% of all ski slopes in Saas-Fee are guaranteed to have snow during the ski season (November- May) according to the resort’s manager. Few resorts in the Alps, or in fact the world, have this kind of snow reliability, making Saas truly special. There’s nothing more annoying than arriving at your chosen destination to find all the slopes are closed. What’s more, the Saas valley lies in the very south of Switzerland and in one of the sunniest areas: on average there are 300 days… + more

What's Saas Fee like at Christmas?

If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas this year, then you’ll want to spend your Christmas in Saas Fee – with glacial skiing and a high-altitude, this is one of our favourite resorts in Europe for snow-sure skiing. The charming traditional character of the village and abundant Swiss chocolate will make you feel like you’ve just stepped into an advent calendar.
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What's Saas Fee like in the New Year?

Capture some of the lively atmosphere that descends during New Years in Saas Fee by staying in one of the resort’s gorgeous hotels or cosy chalets during the party season. Sip on some local vino in one of the classy bars, enjoy a hearty fondue, or marvel at the midnight fireworks lighting up the star-studded sky.
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What's Saas Fee like in Half-Term?

You can’t go wrong with a ski holiday over the February Half Term in Saas Fee. Kids will be kept happy on the nursery slopes at the local Fun Park, teens will love the snow park, and grown-ups will remember this as one of the most beautiful and impressive ski resorts they’ve ever visited.
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What's Saas Fee like at Easter?

Avoid the disappointment that you can get at some resorts when it’s a bad snow year and spend your Easter in Saas Fee. With a ridiculously good ski area that boasts a fantastic track record for snow over the late-season period, the resort certainly lives up to its reputation as the ‘pearl of the Alps’.
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Saas Fee Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Saas Fee snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Saas Fee snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Saas Fee snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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  • Current snow depth at top
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Ski Accommodation in Saas Fee

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We love Saas Fee for families – the village is quiet and friendly, the skiing is high, varied and extensive and both have loads of things to do. This is one of an elite group of Swiss resorts with the tourist board’s ‘Families Welcome’ label and has been given various awards for its services to families on top of this.

A tremendous amount of blue, red and black runs – nearly all snow sure - makes Saas Fee a top choice for all kinds of families, whether you’re all used to the annual week on the snow or this is a first time for everyone. Confident teens can hang out at the Freestyle park, which has a nice chill-out area if the rest of the clan fancy watching the action. If you’re booking… + more

If your group is looking for a quaint Swiss village, relaxed and friendly après and mile upon mile of high altitude, seriously scenic skiing, you’ve come to the right place. The ski area has more intermediate pistes than others but the amount of beginner and advanced runs don’t fall far behind, so if you’re a group of mixed abilities, everyone will find plenty to ski – there’s even a Freestyle park, complete with a chill-out area for the those who don’t fancy hitting the rails and jibs.

Non-skiers can visit museums and galleries or see the glacier from the inside at the biggest ice grotto in the world. Saas Grund is known to have torchlit walks in the evenings (on past years it’s been… + more

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This was my first time in Saas Fee but I’d been to Zermatt before. The ski area is smaller than Zermatt’s but it has enough for a week if you’re an intermediate skier. It’s mainly an intermediate resort, there are some good beginner runs when you get up to the top, but you have to travel to reach them. The ... + more
William,
4 out of 5
Saas Fee is a really good resort, we were so lucky and had just the best snow. It’s a traditional Swiss village resort with no traffic – very pretty. You have mountains all the way round which is incredible. Quite pricey but we didn’t go out much. + more
Emma, Shetland
4 out of 5
With thirteen 4000-meter-plus peaks encircling it into one giant powder bowl, Saas-fee has remarkably snow sure expert skiing. Black pistes like Felsental under the Felskinn peak are brilliant territory for reaching high speeds, and the 17km descent from the Allalin peak (take the funicular train to get up ther... + more
Naomi, Wimbledon
5 out of 5
Most youngsters kick off their holiday in the Kid’s Fun Park, where a snow carousel’s used by 3 ski schools to ease any nerves -further afield, Saas Grund’s Hohsi Snowland carries an American Indian theme with totem poles and tipis. For older beginners or anyone who’s simply a little rusty, a bundle of easy... + more
Bryony,
4 out of 5
Saas Fee is a nice village and certainly if you’re after après there’s plenty going on, but equally there are quieter places and restaurants if you prefer that. There was a carnival while we were here when the locals went round the streets with trumpets and drums which was fun. The snow was really good w... + more
Colin Stainthorp, Bristol
4 out of 5
Went here as a couple – wouldn’t say it’s great for groups as its quiet but would recommend to couples. Skied here in March and had very good snow conditions. + more
Jon, Abington
4 out of 5
The best things about the resort was everything! It was fabulous everything we hoped for in a Swiss resort. My son loved the fact that the toboggan run was right behind us. We loved that it was so quiet, no cars, and the little train was fun. Although we walked everywhere. Liked dropping the skis off at the hir... + more
Mrs Mo Ewing, Blairgowrie
5 out of 5
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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Saas Fee

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
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+
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Getting to Saas Fee

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

How long does it take to fly to Saas Fee from the UK?

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
Geneva / Geneve 234 km 3 hours 30 minutes
Zurich 246 km 2 hours 30 minutes
Sion 70 km 1 hour
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How long does it take to drive to Saas Fee from the UK?

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How long is the transfer from nearest Switzerland train station to Saas Fee?

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
Visp 26 km 26 minutes

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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 -… + more

Saas Fee Medical Practises Medical practices, pharmacies and medical care. Open: Daily 08:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday Closed

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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