Rustic charm is combined with over 95km of marked pistes and guaranteed snow at this picturesque resort which offers a wide choice for all grades of skier. The glacier provides a dramatic backcloth to several of the runs, many of which are above the tree line. The village 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 have a wealth of wood as development has been strictly controlled. Above Saas-Fee the ‘Metro-Alpin’ climbs up to the world’s highest revolving restaurant at 3,500m.

Mittelallalin & Felskinn Felskinn at 3,055m is reached by two different cable car systems from either end of the village and these can bring you up to Maste 4 (2,523m) where you can start your day’s skiing or carry on up to Felskinn. From here you can ski across to Egginerjoch where two drag lifts take you on 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 well suited to intermediate skiers but with an alternative black run if you are looking for something more challenging. On the way down call in at the Gletscher-Grotte restaurant where the rösti potatoes are highly recommended.

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.

Resort Facilities

Walking Over 25km of well kept paths. Lovely one hour walk from the restaurant at Hannig back to the village – however, you go up the easy way by cable car!

Ice rink Natural ice rink for skating and curling.

Cross Country Skiing The cross-country trail in Saas-Fee is groomed over a distance of 6km. The 26km Saas Valley trail goes from Saas-Balen (1483m) to Eiualp (1871m).

Sports Centre Magnificent indoor sports complex with swimming pool, tennis courts, table tennis, exercise room, Turkish bath, sauna, whirlpool, relaxation area with sun lamps and a restaurant.

Kindergarten Free kindergarten for guests of the Hotel Waldesruh or Alphubel – see hotel details. There is also a wide range of child care facilities in resort which can include skiing if required.

Toboggan The sunny Hannig viewpoint is the starting point for the 6km sledging trail which takes you on a fun ride down to the village. Sledges can be rented at the Hannig station.

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Aprés Ski

Plentiful, relaxed and in the main unsophisticated and with a profusion of cosy spots for a drink as you wend your way back from the slopes. The apres ski life splits easily into two distinct areas. Before dinner - relaxed, after dinner – lively! On your way home from the slopes why not try Café Central or The Iglu? After dinner the night life really gets into full swing at discos like Crazy Night and Why-Not where you can dance the night away. You could also enjoy a drink in the more relaxed atmosphere of the Metro Bar, Go-Inn or Nesti’s. For eating out you are spoiled for choice. We recommend the Fletcherhorn or La Ferme. Most weeks there’s torchlight skiing, folklore evenings and ice hockey.