SAAS FEE
Resort
A beautiful, car free village situated at 1800m in the Valais region of Switzerland
Saas Fee is known as The Pearl of the Alps; dramatically nestled amidst a stunning ring of thirteen 4000+ metre mountain peaks, and with a snow record envied by the rest of the Alps due to its high altitude and glacier – offers year round skiing at up to 3600m.
Saas Fee oozes charm, and has a wonderful, traditional Swiss character with its car-free, pedestrianised streets flanked by quaint chalets and cowsheds. Enjoy the pure mountain air and the blissful absence of traffic and its noise.
Skiing
Saas Fee, nicknamed ‘the pearl of the alps’ due to its unrivalled beauty.
Saas Fee has the highest underground funicular railway in the world (Metro Alpin) whisking you to a breath taking 3500m. The resort boasts 145km of pistes and an excellent board park. With a comprehensive resort level beginner area, a variety of undulating blue and red runs, itinerary run moguls and a selection of off-piste to try (with a guide) Saas Fee has something for everyone.
With Saas Fee’s microclimate offering consistently good snow and the glacier it continues to be a snow-sure destination. For non-skiers Saas Fee offers many winter mountain walking trails, sledging, ice-skating, indoor pool and wellness centre, shops and boutiques and ‘CofFee’ – a buzzing coffee shop with a chilled vibe.
Summer
Relax and revive yourself amid the impressive wildlife and flora of Saas Fee, a summer paradise.
Saas Fee has a vibrant summer season. With 350km of hiking trails to explore, mountain biking, high ropes courses, zip wires, via ferrata and marmots to feed, you will never be short of something to do. Not forgetting summer skiing on the glacier. There is also a driving range, mini golf, tennis courts, various summer concerts and weekly street markets to keep you entertained.
The weather in July and August is invariably sunny so there is plenty of opportunity to sunbathe on one of the chalet’s many balconies or enjoy a barbecue in our private garden. It is a great alternative to your typical summer holiday, particularly fun with teenage children with boundless energy.
Dining
Relax and revive yourself amid the impressive wildlife and flora of Saas Fee, a summer paradise.
Saas Fee has a vibrant summer season. With 350km of hiking trails to explore, mountain biking, high ropes courses, zip wires, via ferrata and marmots to feed, you will never be short of something to do. Not forgetting summer skiing on the glacier. There is also a driving range, mini golf, tennis courts, various summer concerts and weekly street markets to keep you entertained.
The weather in July and August is invariably sunny so there is plenty of opportunity to sunbathe on one of the chalet’s many balconies or enjoy a barbecue in our private garden. It is a great alternative to your typical summer holiday, particularly fun with teenage children with boundless energy.
Location
Saas Fee is well connected to the major airports by Switzerland’s efficient train and bus services
The most convenient airports are Geneva and Zurich which house train stations within their airport terminals. Trains connect to the town of Visp (journey time 2hrs 20 mins) and from here there is a connecting bus service to Saas Fee or you can take a private taxi (journey time 35 mins).
Milan and Bern are also viable airports, 2hrs and 1hr from Visp respectively, although you will need to factor in connecting between the airport and the central rail station to make your journey. Alternatively, by car you can reach Saas Fee within 2hrs 45 from Geneva Airport.
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