Saas Fee

If you’re looking for reliable snow, high altitude skiing and a charming Swiss village then look no further than Saas-Fee.

weather Forecast today: Clear skies

Max temp: 2.5 °c
Min temp: -1.8 °c
Last snowed: Thu 25 Dec

Last Updated: Sun 28 Dec

weather Forecast today: Clear skies

Max temp: 2.5 °c
Min temp: -1.8 °c
Last snowed: Thu 25 Dec

Last Updated: Sun 28 Dec

20%Beginner

60%Intermediate

20%Advanced

You’ll spend most of your time skiing here at between 2500m and 3500m – something that is pretty much unrivalled in Europe.

What this means is that great snow is pretty much guaranteed, especially as the resort possesses one of the largest glacier ski areas in the Alps. The two nearby areas – included on the wider area lift pass – of Saas-Grund and Saas-Almagell add good variety to what is a relatively compact ski area.

The traditional Swiss mountain village is more picturesque and quieter than its near neighbour Zermatt, but there is still a great selection of accommodation, bars and restaurants to choose from. Off slope activities are extremely popular in Saas-Fee – in fact the whole Hannig Mountain and its gondola is set aside for tobogganers, winter walkers, cross-country skiers and snowshoers.

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Pros and cons

One of the Alps’ most snowsure ski resorts
Good skiing for intermediates and great nursery slopes
Great village with lots of off slope activities
Stunning scenery with the imposing glacier above

Slightly limited local slopes, but trips available to Saas-Grund & Saas-
Almagell
Need to wait until later in the season for the best off piste
You may need to catch a bus to the lifts (but they have a great, free bus
system)
It can be shady and cold in the village, but spring is fantastic

On the Slopes

Whilst the slopes may not be as extensive as elsewhere, the snow conditions are usually fantastic and lots of vertical is on offer. The other local areas of Saas-Grund and Saas-Almagell are each more than worthy of day trips, especially if the exposed upper slopes are closed by wind or heavy snowfall.

For Beginners

There’s a fantastic and large nursery area at the edge of the village – covered by a cheap pass. It is in the sunnier part of town but snow reliability is not an issue as it is fully equipped with snow machines. From there good progression is possible on the slopes between Felskinn and Morenia and also on the slopes of Kreuzboden above Saas-Grund.

For Intermediates

The reds high on the glacier hold on to consistently great snow and are great for practicing your technique, but ideally on a sunny day. Further down the mountain, the long descents from Längfluh are popular and the Plattjen area should not be ignored for its underused runs. If you’re looking for mile after mile of piste the local slopes may seem slightly limited, but adding day trips to the outlying ski areas or even to Zermatt should keep most more than happy.

For Advanced/Expert & Off Piste

This is not an ideal resort for experts, particularly those wishing to stick within the resort boundaries. Few blacks are marked on the piste map and although there are now 5km of itinerary routes, the rocky and glacial terrain limits the off piste options. That being said, if you’re a competent ski tourer then Saas-Fee makes for a fantastic base from which to explore the spectacular peaks towering over the valley.

In the Resort

Although it has grown from its humble beginnings, Saas-Fee retains a lot of character and old cow sheds are still dotted around in and amongst the more modern hotels and chalets. It is slightly spread out, but this makes it a great place to wander around after a day of skiing – be sure to stop off in one of cosy bars for a glühwein. The only major issue is a lack of sun in midwinter – it is definitely at its best towards spring time.

For Families

The village of Saas-Fee is ideal for families, especially as the nursery slopes are so good. There’s lots to do away from the slopes and a day spent tobogganing is highly recommended – there are excellent trails at Hannig, above Saas-Grund and down into Saas-Almagell.

For Après

Although it is a great family resort, there is a decent après scene, especially on the terraces along the main street of the town. Yes it isn’t cheap, but the likes of the Black Bull are popular haunts for a post-skiing beer.

Getting to Saas Fee

Getting to Saas-Fee is an easy combination of catching a train to Visp, before changing to the bus departing up the valley to the resort itself. It takes around 3 hours from Zürich and 3.5 hours from Geneva and Basel, check out the timetable on the Swiss Railway System’s website. Driving is an option but double check that your accommodation has free parking and note you’ll need to park outside the car-free village.

Zürich airport: 3 hours
Geneva airport: 3.5 hours
Basel airport: 3.5 hours
Milan airport: 3.5 hours
Calais: approximately 11 hours driving (568 miles)

Season Dates & Lift Pass Prices

Season Dates

Opens: Weekends from 1 November 2024
- then full-time from Friday 6 December 2024
Closes: Sunday 27 April 2025

Lift Pass Prices

Updated for 2024/25

Each village in the Saas Valley has its own lift pass; alternatively, you can purchase a whole area pass (Destination Ski Pass) which covers Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Almagell and Sass-Balen. Children up to 6 years of age ski for free.

Don’t forget your Ski Club membership card to load your ski passes on to, either online or at the ticket office.

//	Day Ticket	3 Days	6 Days
Saas-Fee Pass (Saas-Fee & Saas-Almagell)
Adult (20+)	82 CHF	215 CHF	389 CHF
Youth (16-19)	70 CHF	183 CHF	331 CHF
Child (6-15)	41 CHF	108 CHF	195 CHF
Destinationspass (Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Almagell, Saas-Balen Pass)
Adult (20+)	n/a	222 CHF	404 CHF
Youth (16-20)	n/a	189 CHF	343 CHF
Child (6-16)	n/a	111 CHF	202 CHF

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Min temp	-11°c	-13.7°c	-15.8°c
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	1.1 cm	1.6 cm
Max temp	-10.9°c	-10.9°c	-12.7°c
Min temp	-14.5°c	-13.2°c	-13.2°c
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Max temp	-10.1°c	-9.9°c	-10.8°c
Min temp	-11.8°c	-10.9°c	-11.3°c
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Max temp	-11.7°c	-11.7°c	-13.4°c
Min temp	-12.2°c	-13.4°c	-14.1°c
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Max temp	-13.7°c	-13.7°c	-16.3°c
Min temp	-15.5°c	-16.3°c	-17.2°c
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Max temp	-15.2°c	-15.2°c	-17.6°c
Min temp	-17.9°c	-17.7°c	-18.4°c
Feels like temp	-23.4°c	-15.2°c	-17.7°c

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Min temp	-9.2°c	-6.6°c	-7°c
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Min temp	-7.8°c	-7.6°c	-7.9°c
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.9 cm	1.4 cm
Max temp	-3.4°c	-2.3°c	-4.8°c
Min temp	-8°c	-5.5°c	-5.5°c
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Snow expected	0.9 cm	1.2 cm	1.5 cm
Max temp	-2.7°c	-1.4°c	-3.3°c
Min temp	-5°c	-3.6°c	-3.8°c
Feels like temp	-4.8°c	-2.7°c	-3.6°c

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Snow expected	3.3 cm	3.2 cm	3.7 cm
Max temp	-4.1°c	-3°c	-5.4°c
Min temp	-5.5°c	-5.4°c	-6.8°c
Feels like temp	-4.6°c	-4.1°c	-5.4°c

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Snow expected	4.4 cm	2.7 cm	2.8 cm
Max temp	-6.1°c	-5°c	-8.4°c
Min temp	-8.6°c	-8.4°c	-9.4°c
Feels like temp	-8.4°c	-10°c	-8.4°c

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Snow expected	0.8 cm	0.6 cm	1.2 cm
Max temp	-7.4°c	-6.4°c	-9.6°c
Min temp	-10.6°c	-9.6°c	-10.5°c
Feels like temp	-15°c	-11.4°c	-13.8°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	25/12/2025
Snowfall	Next 3 days	No information
Depths	Upper piste depth	177 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	19 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Hard packed
Lifts	Lifts open	19 out of 23
	Resort opening date	Sat 19 Jul 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 19 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

Switzerland

Updated 24/12

A tale of two halves for Switzerland over the festive period, as westerly resorts benefit from a Retour d’Est system over the Italian Alps bringing with it up to 2ft of snow for those areas hugging the border.

Zermatt will see heavy snowfall over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with a freezing line holding fast at 1,500m to ensure snowfall at many areas. High pressure and fine, dry and bright conditions move in for the weekend with conditions remaining cool.

Farther east, conditions remain cool with the freezing line holding at 1,000m for much of the Grisons, but fine, dry and bright conditions dominating. A few small flurries will move in over the area on Christmas Day, but not enough to leave any meaningful totals down.

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