Saas-Fee is one of the most beautiful, still quaint villages in the Swiss Alps. Known as “The Pearl of the Alps“, it really is a precious place – and the smart local laws which keep cars away from its streets and just a little timber in all of its buildings help make sure it stays that way. The combination of mountain views, clear blue skies, alpine chill and bright sunlight makes for a glorious experience which cannot really be recorded on a page. If you want to learn a little more about Saas-Fee resort, the village’s narrow streets are worth taking some time out from your skiing holiday to explore. If you are tired and you do not fancy the trip back, you can hop on one of the village’s handy electric buses to return to your chalet or apartment. The village’s relatively remote location yet ease of accessibility adds to its appeal. Getting to Saas-Fee is simple. You can fly to Geneva International Airport and then rely on either road or rail transport to get you to the resort village in only a couple of hours. Finally, while skiing is often its biggest draw, Saas-Fee is known for offering a number of activities throughout the year:
Probably the one activity for which the area is best known, Saas-Fee’s skiing options are hugely varied. There are over 100 km of pistes and reliably deep, light and powdery snow can be found on most of them throughout the year.
When you are in Saas-Fee, skiing for beginners is well catered for. There are numerous ski schools and lessons available. Plus, there is a wide range of slopes which suit the new and intermediate skier.
But if you are an experienced skier or snowboarder and looking for something a little more challenging, you will not be disappointed. The Mittelallallin glacier, in particular, is known for offering some faster runs lower down its slopes.
Although skiing is the most sought-after of Saas-Fee winter activities, it’s not the only one. Some of these other activities can be enjoyed all year round…
Saas-Fee is known for more than just its amazing views and skiing opportunities. Although it must be said, you can go skiing in Saas-Fee at any time of year. So whenever you are visiting and you want to get out on the slopes, you will not have a problem doing so. One of the best Saas-Fee summer activities remains skiing!
But if you are looking for other things to do, Saas-Fee’s hiking, walking and other non-skiing activities have a lot to recommend them. The Hannig peak is one of the few in the Swiss Alps which is almost only for other activities. It features paths of clear snow or snowshoe hire options as well as tobogganing, a leisure centre, ice skating rink and swimming pool.
