Saas Fee, Switzerland
Saas Fee Resort
With 150km of world class, well-maintained ski slopes and a panorama of 18 stunning 4,000 metre peaks, it’s hardly surprising that over 40,000 winter sports devotees voted Saas-Fee the best ski resort in Switzerland in 2012.
Beginners can find their feet in the excellent learners area in Saas Grund, before progressing to the wide cruisers Saas Fee has to offer. More advanced skiers also have plenty to smile about, with challenging mogul fields, steep red and black groomers, and an internationally acclaimed terrain park!
The Allalin Glacier guarantees skiing all season long, and the long descent from the top of it at 3620m all the way down to the village at 1800m will leave even the most experienced legs burning! Saas Fee has also just been voted as the alpine ski resort with the most reliable snow cover and is open well into the summer months.
The town of Saas Fee itself has bags of charm, and being car free means it really does feel unspoilt. With plenty of après activities available, the skiing is not the only thing Saas Fee has to offer.
Saas Fee Resort Facts
Resort Altitude | 1560m |
Winter Season | October – May |
Lift Range | 1560m – 3600m |
Total Piste Length | 135km |
Longest Run (km) | 14 |
Number of Slopes | 41 |
Beginner Runs % | 27 |
Intermediate Runs % | 61 |
Advanced Runs % | 12 |
Number of Lifts | 30 |
Resort Website | http://www.saas-fee.ch/en/Home |
Resort Webcams | http://www.saas-fee.ch/en/aktuell/webcam |
Saas Fee Après Ski Activities
- Curling
- Tobogganing
- Sledging
- Pizza Evening
- Mountain Walks
- Ice Skating
- Swimming
- Cinema
- Movie Evening
- Shopping
- Quiz Evening
- Presentation Evening with Certificates
Hotel Pension Heino ***
The Pension Heino enjoys a quiet location in Saas Grund and offers comfortable en-suite rooms with balconies and fantastic mountain views. The hotel is perfect for schools and college groups with excellent facilities available for evening activities and rooms that sleep no more than 4 students. There are also single rooms are available for adults upon request. A buffet breakfast is provided to all guests. Many cereals and fruit are available, and the usual French/Swiss patisseries ranging from fresh bread to croissants. In the evenings, a three course meal is provided along with salad buffet. For certain group sizes we can even offer the Heino as a sole occupancy hotel.
Hotel Information
Hotel Capacity: 66 Beds
Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast
Lunch: Hot or Packed Lunch option available (Taken on the mountain in the highest restaurant in the world!)
Dinner: 3 Course evening meal in local restaurant
Private Facilities: All rooms are en suite
Ski In/Out: No, but located very close to the Saas Grund Gondola Station
Hotel Amenities: Restaurant, TV/Meeting Room, Ski Storage
Hotel Tenne ***
The Hotel Tenne is located in Saas Grund in the scenic Saas Valley and offers a balcony and panoramic mountain views from its tastefully furnished rooms, it is just 5 minutes from the ski area in Saas Fee and the ski bus stops directly outside the hotel. Free WiFi is available. The Saas Grund Cable Car is 350 yards away. All non-smoking rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV, as well as coffee and tea-making facilities. Mediterranean specialities such as pizzas from the wood-fired oven can be enjoyed in the restaurant.
Hotel Information
Hotel Capacity: 35 Beds
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast
Lunch: Hot or packed lunch option available
Dinner: 3 course evening meal in accommodation
Private Facilities: All rooms are en suite
Ski In/Out: No, 150m from the Saas Grund gondola station
Hotel Amenities: Restaurant, Ski Storage, Pizzeria, ATM on site and Wifi
Les Bains de Lavey, Switzerland
A perfect break from skiing, take advantage of this thermal spa which boasts the hottest thermal water in Switzerland. Les Bains de Lavey has two outdoor pools and an indoor pool which are open all year.
Chillon Castle, Switzerland
A medieval fortress located on Lake Geneva, Chillon Castle is the most visited historical monument in Switzerland. Students will love exploring the medieval market within the castle.
Ice Pavillion, Switzerland
The Ice Pavilion lies at an altitude of 3,500m and deep within the Saas Fee Glacier. It is the world’s highest underground and offers a breathtaking glimpse into the fascinating world of eternal ice.
Maison Cailler, The Swiss chocolate factory, Switzerland
As well as the delicious variety of chocolates on offer, students can learn about the history of the famous factory and even learn how to make their own chocolate in a chocolate workshop.
La Maison Du Gruyere, Cheese Factory, Switzerland
Students can take an interactive tour of the factory, sample cheeses and learn about the production of the famous Gruyere cheese.