Winterguide 2014/2015 (EN)

ANNOUNCEMENT 

WINTER 

GUIDE 2014 / 2015. 

SAAS-FEE | SAAS-GRUND | SAAS-ALMAGELL | SAAS-BALEN 

THE SAAS VALLEY IN 

100 SECONDS 

WWW.SAAS-FEE.CH

Dear Citizens, 

While the whole of Switzerland is busy celebrating 150 

years of winter sports, the citizens of the Free Republic 

of Holidays Saas-Fee are proud to look back on 

a 165-year history of winter sports. It’s a very unique 

history – as unique as our 4,000-metre peaks! About 

15 years before the “official” dawn of the winter sports 

era, Father Johann Josef Imseng whizzed from Saas- 

Fee to Saas-Grund on “skis” roughly fashioned from 

two wooden planks and thus went down in history as 

Switzerland’s first skier. His groundbreaking adventure 

had lasting consequences in the Saas Valley … 

Wooden planks became winter sports equipment, 

wild paths became ski slopes, and pioneers became 

legends. Never mind how difficult or dangerous it was 

to get up and down a mountain at that time – this addictive 

sport swept the Saas Valley off its feet. 

But there’s no need to worry; since then we have built 

a network of cableways to bring you safely and easily 

from A to B, and well-groomed ski slopes with guaranteed 

snow cover. It’s no wonder that the Saas Valley 

has become one of the world’s best winter sports 

areas. Welcome to the Free Republic of Holidays! 

The Department of Relaxation 

1

Free Republic of 

Holidays Saas-Fee 

Saaspass/Citizens’ pass, 

tourist offices 

6–11 

The A–Z of 

essentials 

All the important info on the 

Free Republic of Holidays 

Saas-Fee 

12–21 

Cableways 

Contact details, timetables, 

prices, ski resorts, 

night skiing, snow sport 

schools, sightseeing tips, 

winter hiking pass 

22–38 

2

Switzerland’s first 

skier 

Father Johann Josef Imseng 

brought tourism and winter 

sports to the Free Republic of 

Holidays Saas-Fee. 

40–41 

Winter sports 

Endless fun on ice and snow 

44–53 

Events 

Highlights and winter events 

54–57 

3

Families and 

children 

Special offers for families and 

our younger guests 

58–62 

Activities and culture 

Activities, wine tastings, 

museums and spas 

64–73 

Food and drink 

Après-ski and snow bars, 

mountain restaurants, cafés, 

nightlife, restaurants 

74–81 

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A N N O U N C E M E N T 

PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HOLIDAYING 

HERE FOR 165 YEARS. 

BUT IT’S NEVER BEEN MORE INEXPENSIVE THAN TODAY. 

SA AS-FEE | SA AS- GRUND | SA AS-ALMAGELL | SA AS-BALEN 

BOOK YOUR NEXT 

STAY NOW 

WWW.SAAS-FE E.CH /ACCOM M ODATION 

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Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee 

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THE FREEDOM OF ADVENTURE 

The people of the Saas Valley have always 

been a freedom-loving bunch – that’s why 

holiday freedom is a top priority. The people 

of the past had to struggle for their rights, but 

these days you get to enjoy all the benefits 

and citizen’s rights of the Free Republic of 

Holidays Saas-Fee for nothing more than a 

smile! 

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Citizens’ pass 

Use your Citizens’ pass to travel free of charge all year round on all 

PostAuto, ski and local buses in the Saas Valley. 

Obtain your Citizens’ pass free of charge from the hosts and hotels 

listed at www.saas-fee.ch/accommodation. If you have booked your 

stay through a travel agent, it is possible that a charge will be made 

for the Citizens’ pass. The pass is valid for your entire stay from the 

first night. 

Saaspass 

To get the Saaspass you will need a valid Citizens’ pass. It is 

an extension of the Citizens’ pass and offers additional deals 

for various attractions, as well as discounts on ski passes and 

parking. The Saaspass costs only CHF 5 per night and per person 

(CHF 2.50 for children aged 6–16) and can be purchased 

from all our cableway stations as well as from the tourist offices 

in Saas-Fee and Saas-Almagell. Children under six receive the 

Saaspass for free. The pass is also available for purchase from 

some hosts. The Saaspass can only be purchased for your entire 

stay. 

ALL CITIZENS’ PASS 

AND SAASPASS OFFERS FOR 

WINTER 2014/2015 

WWW.SAAS-FEE.CH/HIGHLIGHTS 

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TESTFAHRER: 

SKIERS: 

B E K A N N T M A C H U N G 

COME ON UP! 

JETZT HEREINSCHNEIEN. 

SAAS-FEE E | SAAS-GRUND | SAAS-ALMAGELL | SAAS-BALEN 

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SKI- UND SNOWBOARDTEST 

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WWW.SAAS-FEE.CH 

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Saas-Fee tourist office 

Obere Dorfstrasse 2 

3906 Saas-Fee 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 58 

info@saas-fee.ch 

Day Morning Afternoon 

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon 2 to 6 p.m. 

8:30 a.m. to 12 noon 2 to 6 p.m. 

20 Dec. 2014 – 3 Jan. 2015 / 7 Feb. – 4 Apr. 2015 

Saturday 

8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

18 Oct. – 29 Nov. 2014 / 25 Apr. – 6 June 2015 

Closed 

Closed 

Sunday and public 

holidays 

9 a.m. to 12 noon 3:30 to 6 p.m. 

19 Oct. – 14 Dec. 2014 / 26 Apr. – 7 June 2015 

Closed 

Closed 

Saas-Grund tourist office 

Dorfplatz 

3910 Saas-Grund 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 55 

info@saas-grund.ch 


8:30 a.m. to 12 noon 2 to 6 p.m. 

Monday-Friday 13 Oct. – 12 Dec. 2014 / 13 Apr. – 5 June 2015 

10 a.m. to 12 noon 4 to 6 p.m. 

8:30 a.m. to 12 noon 2 to 6 p.m. 

10 Jan. – 24 Jan. 2015 

Saturday Closed 3:30 to 6 p.m. 


Closed 

Closed 

9 a.m. to 12 noon 3:30 to 6 p.m. 


holidays 

12 Oct. – 14 Dec. 2014 / 4 to 18 Jan. 2015 / 

12 Apr. – 7 June 2015 

Closed 

Closed 

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Saas-Almagell tourist office 

Dorfplatz 

3905 Saas-Almagell 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 88 

info@saas-almagell.ch 


8:30 a.m. to 12 noon 2 to 6 p.m. 

Monday-Friday 13 Oct. – 12 Dec. 2014 / 13 Apr. – 5 June 2015 

8:30 to 10:30 a.m. 3 to 6 p.m. 

8:30 a.m. to 12 noon 2 to 6 p.m. 

Saturday 


8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Closed 

9 a.m. to 12 noon Closed 


holidays 


Closed 

Closed 

Saas-Balen tourist office 

Post 

3908 Saas-Balen 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 21 43 

info@saas-balen.ch 


9:45 to 11:30 a.m. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

Monday-Friday 15 Dec. 2014 – 10 Apr. 2015 

8:15 to 11:30 a.m. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

9:45 a.m. to 12 noon Closed 

Saturday 20 Dec. 2014 – 11 Apr. 2015 

8:15 a.m. to 12 noon 4 to 6 p.m. 

Closed 

Closed 


holidays 

21 Dec. 2014 – 5 Apr. 2015 

8 to 11 a.m. Closed 

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The A–Z of essentials 

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR HOLIDAY 

In the past, people had to face arduous journeys 

just to reach the Saas Valley, or to find 

a doctor, tradesman or neighbour. Today you 

can travel from A to B in a quick, comfortable 

and environmentally friendly way. And even 

your car gets to take a rest, as well! 

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A 

Arrival and departure 

Car trains (subject to timetable changes) 

Furka car train: 

Tue. to Thur., from Realp: 6:05 a.m. – 10:05 p.m., every hour 

Fri. to Mon., from Realp: 6:05 a.m. – 10:05 p.m., every 30 min. 

Tue. to Thur., from Oberwald: 5:35 a.m. – 9:35 p.m., every hour 

Fri. to Mon., from Oberwald: 5:35 a.m. – 9:35 p.m., every 30 min. 

Lötschberg car train: 

Daily from Kandersteg: 

5:50 a.m. – 9:50 p.m. every 30 min.; 

10:50 p.m. and 11:50 p.m. 

Daily from Goppenstein: 5:50 a.m. – 10:20 p.m. every 30 min., 

and 11:20 p.m. 

Note: 

Extra trains may be scheduled if required. 

Simplon car train: 

Daily from Iselle: 

Daily from Brig: 

5:44 a.m. (Mon.-Fri.), 8:28 a.m. – 8:28 p.m. 

every two hours, 9:48 p.m., 11:28 p.m. 

5:08 a.m. (Mon.-Fri.), 7:15 a.m., 9:09 a.m., 

11:13 a.m. – 7:13 p.m. every two hours, 

9:08 p.m., 10:44 p.m. 

Our tip: 

Discounted tickets for the Lötschberg car train are 

available in all tourist offices in the Free Republic 

of Holidays Saas-Fee (price per ticket: Mon. – Thur. 

CHF 17.60 instead of CHF 22; Fri. – Sun. CHF 21.60 

instead of CHF 27). 

Trains/PostBus 

There are direct trains to Visp from Basel, Berne, Geneva and 

Zurich. From Visp, it is a half-hour journey on the PostBus to 

the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee. You can find detailed 

timetables at www.sbb.ch. 

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In the mood for winter? We‘ll send you to Saas-Fee. 

The Lötschberg Car Transport will take you quickly and comfortably 

to the sunny Saastal, where you‘re sure to find snow. The 

trip from Kandersteg to Goppenstein only takes 15 minutes. A 

quarter of an hour, in which you can sit back and enjoy a break. 

Car transport trains run every half hour through the Lötschberg 

tunnel – more often at peak times. You‘re so close to the 

Valais – with Lötschberg Car Transport. www.bls.ch/autoverlad


A 

B 

C 

Electric vehicles 

In Terminals A and B of the Saas-Fee multi-storey car park, you 

can make a call to your accommodation free of charge from the 

telephone points. Guests arriving by public transport can call their 

hotels free of charge from the Saas-Fee tourist office. 

Note: 

All hotels and some holiday apartments in Saas-Fee 

offer a free pick-up service. For further information, 

contact your landlord or check your rental agreement 

or brochure. 

Luggage trolleys 

Luggage trolleys are available from the Saas-Fee tourist office for 

a deposit of CHF 50 or a valid form of ID. These can be used free 

of charge for one hour. From the second hour onwards, users will 

be charged CHF 10 per hour. 

Banks 

Raiffeisenbank Mischabel-Matterhorn 

Saas-Fee 

Saas-Grund 


Beim Dorfplatz 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 955 19 00 Tel.: +41 (0)27 955 19 00 

UBS AG 

Saas-Fee 


Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 99 11 

Walliser Kantonalbank 

Saas-Fee 

Saas-Grund 

Beim Dorfplatz 

Haus Wiedersehen, Untere Gasse 

Tel.: +41 (0)84 895 29 52 Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 16 86 

Car hire 

At Saas-Fee’s multi-storey car park (Terminal B, directly by the 

entrance) you can reserve a Mobility Car. 

Information/ 

reservation: www.mobility.ch, Tel.: +41 (0)84 882 48 12 

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Cash machines 

Saas-Fee 

Saas-Grund 

Post 

Opposite the Saas bakery 

UBS 

Banque Cantonale du Valais 

Raiffeisenbank 

(Walliser Kantonalbank) 

Banque Cantonale du Valais Raiffeisenbank 

(Walliser Kantonalbank) 

Boccalino restaurant (Raiffeisenbank) 

Saas-Almagell 

Tourist office 

Saas-Balen 


(Cash withdrawal only possible 

with a Postcard and only during 

opening hours) 

C 

Currency exchange 

Money can be changed at all banks and at most hotels. Additional 

currency exchange points: 

Saas-Fee 

PostAuto travel service 

Imseng travel agency 

Saas-Almagell 


Saas-Grund 

Post office counter (euros only) 

Saas-Balen 


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I 

L 

Important telephone numbers 

Who 

General emergency number 112 

Rescue service/ambulance 144 

Police 117 

Fire service 118 

Number 

Timetable enquiries (bus, train) +41(0)90 030 03 00 

Car breakdown service 140 

Road conditions 163 

Saas-Fee parking office +41(0)27 958 15 70 

Ski and snow report (entire region) +41(0)27 958 11 02 

Saas-Almagell mountain rescue service +41(0)27 957 23 26 

Saas-Fee mountain rescue service +41(0)27 958 11 11 

Saas-Grund mountain rescue service +41(0)27 958 15 95 

PostAuto travel service (to reserve a 

seat on buses to Visp) 

+41(0)58 454 26 16 

www.postauto.ch/reservationen 

Regional police force +41(0)27 957 10 26 

Local transport 

Saas-Fee 

Public electro-taxis 

Bolero: Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 70 20 

Center Reisen: Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 11 35 

Edelweiss: Tel.: +41 (0)77 443 73 32 

Imseng: Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 33 44 

You can make a free call to order an electro-taxi from the 

telephone points at the tourist office and in the Saas-Fee multistorey 

car park. Standard taxi fare: CHF 23 to 30 

Note: 

Only licensed taxi firms are entitled to payment. 

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Taxi services 

Saas-Fee 

Saas-Grund 

Imseng 

Pauli Reisen 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 33 44 Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 17 57 

Saas-Almagell 

Taxi Zurbriggen 

Tel.: +41 (0)79 693 00 00 

Lost property office 

In the respective tourist office (see pages 10 to 11) 

Medical assistance 

General practitioners 

Saas-Fee 

Saas-Grund 

Dr Stephanie + Stefan Kuonen Arztpraxis Saastal 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 58 59 Tel.: +41(0)27 957 11 55 

Dentists 

Saas-Fee 

Saas-Balen/Biedermatten 

Dr Stephan Imseng 

Dr Evi Zengaffinen 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 20 52 Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 30 60 

Parking 

Saas-Fee 

Up to 3 hours 

Up to 4 hours 

Up to 5 hours 

Up to 6 hours 

Up to 7 hours 

Up to 8 hours 

Up to 24 hours 

Without a 

guest card 

CHF 

Free 

5 

8 

11 

12 

13 

19 

With 


CHF 

Free 

5 

8 

11 

12 

13 

19 

With Saaspass 

CHF 

Free 

5 

8 

11 

12 

13 

19 

2–7 extra days 19 14 13 

8–14 extra days 19 9.50 8.50 

15+ extra days 19 7.50 6.50 

First week 133 103 97 

Second week 266 169.50 156.50 

Caravans/camper 

vans (per day) 

26 19.50 18 

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M 

P 

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Pharmacies 

Saas-Fee 

Saas-Grund 

Vallesia Apotheke 

Saastal Apotheke 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 26 18 Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 16 04 

Public transport 

Saas-Fee local bus 

Local buses connect the village to the Saas-Fee ski resort. Timetables 

for the various routes are available at the Saas-Fee tourist 

office and are included on the ski slope map. 

PostBus 

The PostBus offer safe and efficient travel. Avoid the tiresome 

search for parking spaces and discover the Free Republic of Holidays 

Saas-Fee on the PostBus – stress-free, comfortable, and free 

of charge with the Citizens’ pass! Timetables for public bus lines are 

available at all tourist offices and post offices. 

P 

R 

Ski bus 

Give your car a “brake” and hop on the ski bus to reach the Saas- 

Fee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Almagell and Saas-Balen ski resorts. 

Travel on ski buses is free of charge with your Citizens’ pass. 

Refuse collection 

In Saas-Fee, rubbish bags should be deposited in the bin compound. 

In Saas-Almagell, Saas-Balen and Saas-Grund, rubbish 

is collected from the roadside every Tuesday and Friday morning. 

Please only use the designated bin bags that are subject to 

a disposal charge. These bags can be purchased individually or 

in packs from supermarkets and the municipal administration. 

Cardboard should be tied together and taken to the bin compound. 

Paper, glass, aluminium and PET should be disposed of 

separately at the following locations: 

Saas-Fee: Recycling point at the entrance to the village 

Saas-Grund: Recycling bins behind the post office 

Saas-Almagell: Recycling bins by the Lee car park 

Behind the small lake by the tourist office 

Saas-Balen: Recycling bins behind the school building 

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Note: 

In the Saas Valley, all paper and cardboard 

must be tied together with green string. This is 

available from the municipal administration in 

Saas-Grund. 

Saas-Fee shopping gift vouchers 

Gift vouchers to the value of CHF 10, 20, 50 or 100 can be 

purchased from the Saas-Fee tourist office. They may only be 

paid for in cash and can be used at all participating retailers. 

For a list of these stores, please see the Saas-Fee Shopping 

information flyer or visit www.saas-fee.ch/shopping. 

Available at: Saas-Fee tourist office, Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 58 

Shops 

During the winter season, most shops are open Monday to Saturday 

from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 2 to 6:30 p.m. Many 

shops are also open for a few hours on Sundays. Bakeries are 

open from 7 a.m. 

Ski depot 

Saas-Fee 

Various sports shops and hotels have ski depots near cableway 

stations. The Spielboden and Alpin Express valley stations also 

have lockable ski racks, and the Alpin Express offers public ski 

lockers. 

S 

Saas-Grund 

Ski lockers for individuals and groups are available at Kreuzboden. 

Locker keys can be collected from the Saas-Grund 

cableway ticket counter. 

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Cableways 

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Cableways 

FLYING WITHOUT WINGS 

Some things haven’t changed since cableways 

were first invented: they offer our guests 

fantastic service, transport them comfortably 

up to their dream (ski) locations, afford 

breathtaking views, and are always a holiday 

highlight! 

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Cableways 

Cableways in the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee 

Saastal Bergbahnen AG 

Saas-Fee 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 11 00 

saastal-bergbahnen@saas-fee.ch 

www.saastal-bergbahnen.ch 

Saas-Almagell 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 14 14 

saastal-bergbahnen@saas-fee.ch 

www.saastal-bergbahnen.ch 

Bergbahnen Hohsaas AG 

Saas-Grund 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 15 80 

info@hohsaas.info 

www.hohsaas.ch 

Saas-Balen ski lifts 

Saas-Balen 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 21 43 

IN ADDITION TO THE TICKET PRICE, THE SAAS VALLEY CABLE- 

WAYS CHARGE A FEE OF CHF 5 FOR EACH RFID SMARTCARD 

OR KEY CARD. THIS CARD BECOMES THE PROPERTY OF THE 

PURCHASER. IT IS REUSABLE AND CAN ALSO BE USED AT A 

NUMBER OF OTHER SKI RESORTS. 

BERGBAHNEN HOHSAAS AG IN SAAS-GRUND CHARGES A DE- 

POSIT OF CHF 5 FOR EVERY KEY CARD PURCHASED. THIS DE- 

POSIT IS REIMBURSED UPON RETURN OF THE CARD (DEPOSIT 

ONLY APPLIES TO KEY CARDS PURCHASED IN SAAS-GRUND). 

Notes on the timetable can be found on the adjacent page. 

* The Alpin Express is closed on the following days for maintenance work: 24 

to 28 Nov. / 1 to 5 Dec. / 9 to 12 Dec. / 15 to 19 Dec. 2014. 

Depending on snow and slope conditions, either the Felskinnbahn cableway 

or the Alpin Express will be in operation from 13 April 2015. 

** From 20 April to 17 May 2015, the Felskinnbahn cableway will run one extra ascent 

at 4:30 p.m. every day, plus a 7:30 a.m. journey on Saturdays. Price: CHF 36 

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Cableways 

Timetable winter 2014 / 2015 

Saas-Fee 

Nov. 14 Dec. 14 Jan. 15 Feb. 15 Mar. 15 Apr 15 

Alpin Express 

1 to 23 Nov. 

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Open weekends: * 29/30 

Nov. + 6/7 + 13/14 Dec. 

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

20 Dec. – 14 Feb. 

8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. 

Last ascent to the Felskinn 3:45 p.m. 

15 Feb. – 19 Apr. 

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Last ascent to the Felskinn 4 p.m. 

Felskinn ** 

24 Nov. – 14 Feb. 

8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. 

1 Feb. – 1 Apr. 

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Metro Alpin 

1 Nov. – 14 Feb. 

8:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Last ascent 3:45 p.m. 

15 Feb. – 19 Apr. 

8:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. 

Last ascent 4 p.m. 

Spielboden 

Längfluh 

Plattjen 

20 Dec. – 14 Feb. 

8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. 

15 Feb. – 12 Apr. 

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Hannig 

20 Dec. – 14 Feb. 

9:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. 

15 Feb. – 6 Apr. 

9:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Saas-Grund 

Kreuzboden 

20 Dec. – 7 Feb. 

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

8 Feb. – 10 Apr. 

9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. 

Hohsaas 

20 Dec. – 7 Feb. 

9:15 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. 

8 Feb. – 10 Apr. 

9:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Saas-Almagell 

Furggstalden 

20 Dec. – 6 Apr. 

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Heidbodme 

20 Dec. – 6 Apr. 

9:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

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Cableways 

Single fares for non-skiers 

= Ascent = Descent = Ascent and descent 

Route 

Adult (born in or 

before 1993) 

CHF 

Children 

(born in or after 1994) 

Half-Fare card, GA 

CHF 

*Group of 

adults 

CHF 

*Group of 

children 

CHF 

Saas-Fee—Allalin 

53 

72 

26.50 

36 

42 

56 

21 

28 

Saas-Fee—Felskinn 

Saas-Fee—Längfluh 

30 

44 

15 

22 

24 

35 

12 

17.50 

Felskinn—Allalin 

26 

36 

13 

18 

21 

28 

10.50 

14 

Spielboden—Längfluh 

15 

21 

7.50 

10.50 

12 

17 

6 

8.50 

Saas-Fee—Morenia 

Saas-Fee—Plattjen 

Saas-Fee—Spielboden 

Saas-Fee—Hannig 

24 

34 

12 

17 

19 

27 

9.50 

13.50 

Saas-Grund— 

Kreuzboden 

25 

21 

30 

12.50 

10.50 

15 

20 

16.80 

24 

10 

8.40 

12 

Saas-Grund— 

Hohsaas 

32 

26 

39 

16 

13 

19.50 

25.60 

20.80 

31.20 

12.80 

10.40 

15.60 

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Cableways 

Saas-Almagell— 

Furggstalden 

9 

13 

4.50 

6.50 

8 

11 

4 

5.50 

Furggstalden— 

Heidbodme 

12 

16 

6 

8 

10 

14 

5 

7 


Heidbodme 

19 

26 

9.50 

13 

16 

22 

8 

11 


Heidbodme— 

Furggstalde 

23 11.50 19 9.50 

* min. 10 people 

Discounts in Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund and Saas-Almagell 

Please ask at the counter for information about discounts for Citizens’ pass and Saaspass 

holders and the disabled. 

ID must be shown 

Every tenth person in a hiking group of paying passengers travels free (this offer and the 

group rates are only applicable if one person pays in cash for the whole group). Junior card 

accepted with single fares for non-skiers. 

Discounts may not be combined with any other offers. All prices are subject to change. 

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Cableways 

Winter hiking pass 

Saas-Fee / Saas Valley 

Valid for six consecutive days on all lifts in the Free Republic of 


Prices: Adults with Saaspass CHF 117 

Adults with Citizens’ pass CHF 180 

Children with Saaspass CHF 94 

Children with Citizens’ pass CHF 144 

Valid for four consecutive days on all lifts in the Free Republic of 






Valid for two consecutive days on all lifts in the Free Republic of 






Hohsaas 

Valid for six consecutive days on the Saas-Grund – Kreuzboden 

– Hohsaas lift 

Prices: Adults with Citizens’ pass CHF 95 

Adults normal price CHF 119 


Children normal price CHF 72 

Children born in and after 2009 travel for free. 

Child: Born 1999–2008 

Adult: Born in or before 1998 

Passes and more information are available at any cableway office 

in the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee (p. 24) 

Note: 

Winter hiking passes are not valid for skiers and snowboarders. 

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Cableways 

Destination pass: Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Almagell, Saas-Balen 

No. of days 

Adults + senior citizens 

(born in or before 1994) 

with 


with Saaspass 

Young persons 

1995 – 1998 

with 


with Saaspass 

with 


Children 

1999 – 2008 

with Saaspass 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

½ from 12 noon 59 59 50 50 30 30 

1 71 71 60 60 36 36 

2 141 141 119 119 71 71 

3 205* 183 174* 154 103* 90 

4 268* 240 228* 201 134* 118 

5 329* 294 280* 249 165* 145 

6 376* 337 320* 283 188* 165 

6 ½ 422* 378 359* 321 211* 188 

7 433* 387 368* 326 217* 192 

8 480* 429 408* 361 240* 212 

9 524* 469 445* 399 262* 234 

10 566* 506 481* 430 283* 253 

11 597* 534 507* 454 299* 267 

12 629* 563 535* 478 315* 281 

13 661* 591 562* 503 331* 296 

14 684* 612 581* 520 342* 306 

5 out of 7 343* 307 292* 261 172* 149 

8 out of 10 495* 443 421* 376 248* 220 

11 out of 13 616* 551 524* 468 308* 276 

* Normal price: Price with Citizens’ pass plus 5% 

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Ski area 1: Saas-Grund/Saas-Almagell 

No. of days 



Normal price 

with 


Young persons 

1995 – 1998 

Normal price 

with 


Normal price 

Children 

1999 – 2008 

with 


CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

3 165 150 135 123 102 92 

4 214 195 175 159 131 119 

5 252 228 206 186 154 140 

6 282 256 231 209 173 157 

6 ½ 306 278 250 226 187 170 

7 316 287 258 234 194 175 

8 345 314 281 255 211 192 

9 376 342 307 279 232 210 

10 407 369 331 301 248 225 

11 439 399 359 326 269 245 

12 471 428 385 349 289 262 

13 503 456 410 372 307 279 

14 532 483 434 394 326 295 

5 out of 7 278 252 226 206 170 154 

8 out of 10 380 345 309 281 233 211 

11 out of 13 462 420 377 343 283 258 

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Ski area 2: Saas-Grund 

No. of days 



Normal price 

with 


Young persons 

1995 – 1998 

Normal price 

with 


Normal price 

Children 

1999 – 2008 

with 


CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

½ from 12 noon 49 49 40 40 30 30 

1 54 54 44 44 33 33 

2 105 105 86 86 65 65 

3 152 138 125 113 94 85 

4 198 180 162 147 121 110 

5 233 211 190 172 142 129 

6 261 237 213 193 160 145 

6 ½ 283 257 231 209 173 157 

7 292 265 238 216 179 162 

8 319 290 260 236 195 177 

9 348 316 284 258 214 194 

10 376 341 306 278 229 208 

11 406 369 332 301 249 226 

12 436 396 356 323 267 242 

13 465 422 379 344 284 258 

14 492 447 401 364 301 273 

5 out of 7 257 233 209 190 157 142 

8 out of 10 351 319 286 260 215 195 

11 out of 13 427 388 349 317 262 238 

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Ski area 3: Saas-Almagell 

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Children 

1999 – 2008 

Young persons 

1995 – 1998 



with 


with 


with 


No. of days 

with Saaspass 

with Saaspass 

with Saaspass 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

CHF 

½ from 12 noon 37 37 31 31 22 22 

1 43 43 37 37 26 26 

2 86 86 73 73 51 51 

3 124* 111 105* 94 74* 67 

4 158* 141 134* 120 95* 85 

5 190* 170 162* 145 114* 102 

6 210* 188 179* 160 126* 113 

6 ½ 224* 200 190* 170 134* 120 

7 237* 212 201* 180 142* 127 

8 259* 232 220* 197 155* 139 


9 286* 256 243* 218 172* 154 

10 307* 275 261* 233 184* 165 

11 329* 294 280* 250 197* 177 

12 354* 317 301* 269 212* 190 

13 381* 341 324* 290 229* 205 

14 398* 356 338* 303 239* 214 

5 in 7 207* 185 176* 157 124* 111 

8 in 10 284* 254 241* 216 170* 152 

11 in 13 352* 315 299* 268 211* 189 

When purchased with the Saaspass, ski passes of three to four days in ski area 3 include a one-day ski pass for Saas-Fee free of charge; 

ski passes of six days or more include a two-day Saas-Fee ski pass.

Cableways 

Ski area 4: Plattjen/Hannig 

No. of days 

Adults (born in or before 1998) Children 1999 – 2008 

with 


CHF 

with Saaspass 

CHF 

with 


CHF 

with Saaspass 

1 44* 38 22* 19 


CHF 

Ski area 5: Saas-Balen ski lift 

No. of days 

Adults (born in or before 1998) 

with Citizens’ pass 

CHF 

Children 1999 and younger* 

with Citizens’ pass 

½ 12 9 

CHF 

1 15 11 

2 28 17 

3 41** 25** 

4 53** 33** 

5 65** 40** 

6 75** 50** 

* Children travelling independently must pay the fare 

** Normal price: Price with Citizens’ pass plus 5% 

Ski area 6: Saas-Fee ski lifts 

No. of days 

Adults (born in or before 1998) Children 1999 – 2008 

with 


CHF 

with Saaspass 

CHF 

with 


CHF 

with Saaspass 

½ 20 17 10 8 

1 30 26 15 13 

2 48 41 24 21 

3 66* 56 33* 28 

4 82* 70 41* 35 


CHF 

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Ski areas 

Saas-Fee 

Total length 

of slopes: 100 km 

Number of lifts: 21 

Description: Saas-Fee offers everything from flat beginners’ 

slopes and wide carving slopes to steep World 

Cup slopes. 

Fun features: Morenia Freestyle Park offers kickers and rails 

of low, medium and high difficulty, and a chill-out 

area. There is a junior park by the Leeboden lift 

and the Kinderland play area has slalom figures, 

a snow carousel and a magic carpet next to the 

Kalbermatten lift. 

Saas-Grund 

Total length 



Description: Glacier ski slope and fantastic carving slope with 

great views – get a little closer to the glaciers. 

Fun features: Hohsi Snowland for children with activities programme, 

a junior park and a fun park at Kreuzboden 

Our tip: 

Saas-Grund is the perfect ski resort for families 

with small children. 

Saas-Almagell 

Total length 



Description: Ambitious skiers, beginners and families will 

love this small but perfectly formed resort. 

Fun features: A racing slope in Furggstalden and children’s 

adventure park with cartoon characters 

Our tip: 

Kids will love the children’s Ski-Doos in Furggstalden 

(see page 51). 

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Saas-Balen 

Total length 



Description: The lift and slope have a gentle inclination so 

they are perfect for beginners and small children. 

Night skiing 

A special night-time experience. 

Ziebel lift, Saas-Grund 

Times: 

Thursday, 7:30 to 10 p.m. 

Price: CHF 5 

Information: Saas-Grund tourist office Tel.:+41 (0)27 958 18 55 

Village lift, Saas-Balen 

Times: 

Thursday, 8 to 10 p.m. 


Normal price CHF 7 (includes aperitif) 



Information/ 

reservations: Saas-Balen tourist office Tel.: +41 27 957 21 43 

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Snow sport schools 

Skiing 

Snowboarding 

Freeride 

Freestyle 

Telemark 

ESKIMOS Ski and Snowboard 

School Saas-Fee 


3906 Saas-Fee 

Tel. +41 (0)27 957 49 04 

www.eskimos.ch 

sports@eskimos.ch 

✓ ✓ ✓ Small groups, 

ski races, childcare, 

events, 

photo shoots 

and filming 

OptimumSnowsports 

Ski and Snowboard School Saas-Fee 


3906 Saas-Fee 

Tel. +41 (0)27 957 20 39 

www.optimumsnowsports.com 

info@optimumsnowsports.com 

✓ ✓ ✓ Exclusively 

English-speaking 

instructors 

Swiss Ski and Snowboard 

School Saas-Fee 

Dorfplatz 1 

3906 Saas-Fee 

Tel. +41 (0)27 957 23 48 

www.skischule-saas-fee.ch 

info@skischule-saas-fee.ch 

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Childcare, kids’ 

disco, Swiss 

Snow League, 

Snowli 

Swiss Snow Sports School 

Saas-Grund 

Valley station (Bergbahnen Hohsaas) 

3910 Saas-Grund 

Tel. +41 (0)27 957 44 27 

www.skisaas.ch 

skischule@saastal.ch 

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Sunday taster 

sessions for 

children, snowman 

race on 

Fridays 

Swiss Ski and Snowboard School 

Saas-Almagell 

Service Center 

3905 Saas-Almagell 

Tel. +41 (0)27 957 24 06 

www.skischule-saas-almagell.ch 

skischule.saas-almagell@bluewin.ch 

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Kids’ jamboree 

and disco with 

Snowli, Sunday 

taster sessions 

for children, 

snowshoe 

walking 

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Excursions 

Britannia mountain hut, Saas-Fee (3,030 m a.s.l.) 

Built in 1912 by British members of the Alpenclub (hence the 

name) the Britannia mountain hut is one of the most visited SAC 

mountain huts in all of the Alps and is the starting point for the famous 

Haute Route and other high-Alpine trails. 

It is situated about a 90-minute walk from the Felskinn mountain 

station. 

Note: The Britannia mountain hut is open from March. Please 

contact the tourist offices in advance (see pages 10/11) 

to find out the exact date. 

Hannig, Saas-Fee (2,336 m a.s.l.) 

The sunny side of Saas-Fee! Take a break in the Hühnerstall 

restaurant and enjoy the sunshine. If you’re lucky, you may even 

catch a glimpse of some local wildlife hanging out on the cliffs. You 

then head back down on foot or on sledges. 

Längfluh, Saas-Fee (2,870 m a.s.l.) 

Experience the glacier right up close on the Längfluh. Marvel at the 

sheer glacier faces, the majestic peaks of the highest mountains 

in Switzerland, and the summits of the Mischabel massif. 

Mittelallalin, Saas-Fee (3,500 m a.s.l.) 

The world’s highest revolving restaurant, largest ice grotto and 

highest underground train all in one place! 

Plattjen, Saas-Fee (2,570 m a.s.l.) 

The modern six-person gondola lift takes you to the Plattjen area and 

the nearby viewpoint, which offers spectacular views of the Mattmark 

reservoir and the Mischabel massif. 

Spielboden, Saas-Fee (2,448 m a.s.l.) 

Culinary delights at 2,450 metres above sea level! Enjoy a meal at 

the world’s highest gourmet restaurant, with the Dom summit towering 

above you and the village of Saas-Fee at your feet. 

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Hohsaas, Saas-Grund (3,200 m a.s.l.) 

Experience a high-Alpine panoramic view across eighteen 

4,000-metre peaks. And if you’re looking for that extra kick, you 

can take a snowshoe tour, a ski tour, or get to know our 18 majestic 

peaks a little better on our partly groomed themed trail. 

Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund (2,397 m a.s.l.) 

This ultimate family location offers a kids’ club and plenty of children’s 

play opportunities high above Saas-Grund. Well-maintained 

hiking trails and the sledging run down to Saas-Grund guarantee 

an unforgettable winter day out. 

Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell (1,893 m a.s.l.) 

Take a hike through an old hamlet and the enchanting winter 

landscape above Saas-Almagell, far from the hustle and bustle of 

everyday life. When you reach the end, you can sledge back down 

to Saas-Almagell. 

Heidbodme, Saas-Almagell (2,400 m a.s.l.) 

Experience spectacular mountain scenery with superb panoramic 

views over the Mischabel and Monte Rosa massifs. 

Note: 

All destinations are shown on the ski slope map. A copy 

of this map can be found in the centre of this guide, in 

all tourist offices in the Free Republic of Holidays Saas- 

Fee, and at the cableway stations. 

CABLEWAY RATES 

AND SAFETY REGULATIONS 

YOU CAN OBTAIN INFORMATION ON CABLEWAY RATES 

AND SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR THE FREE REPUB- 

LIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE FROM CABLEWAY TICKET 

DESKS OR ONLINE AT WWW.SAAS-FEE.CH/BERGBAHNEN. 

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Switzerland’s first skier 

40

Switzerland’s first skier 


JOHANN JOSEF IMSENG: 

SWITZERLAND’S FIRST SKIER. 

THE DAWN OF SKIING IN SWITZERLAND. 


Father Johann Josef Imseng (1806 – 1869) was a maverick, visionary 

and pioneer. He promoted tourism, led guests on guided tours 

of the local mountains and came up with many ideas. He wanted 

to use tourism to bring money into the Saas Valley, a poor region 

at that time, and to improve the living conditions of its inhabitants. 

On 20 December 1849, Father Imseng received an urgent plea to 

visit a dying member of his parish in Saas-Grund, but to reach the dying 

man he somehow had to traverse the deep snow between Saas- 

Fee and Saas-Grund. Father Imseng quickly fastened two wooden 

planks to his shoes with straps and laces, and set off on a speedy 

descent down to Saas-Grund. His journey would later go down in history 

as the first ski run in Switzerland. 

Today, a statue of Father Imseng stands as a memorial in the village 

square, gazing across at the oldest hotel in Saas-Fee – the Dom. This 

hotel was constructed in 1881 as a result of his visionary ideas. 

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Winter sports 

2 

1 

D 

2 

1a 

E 

G 

4 

3 

C 

B 

6 

10 

6 

2 

1 

2a 

2 

D 

1 

1b 

B 

1c 

F 

7 

H 

5 

A 

Zermeiggern 

1a 

3 

1b 

Kreuzboden 

3 2397 m 

Funpark 

7 

D 

4 

D 

Junior Park 

F 

E 

I 

7 

G 

8 

Hohsi Snowland 

C 

A 

6 

H 

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42 

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2

Winter sports 

Allalin – The Top 

1 

S 

Eispavillon 

17 

18 

R 

19 

19b 

18a 

11 

J 

17a 

10 

W 

21 

9 

O 

15a 

10b 

10a 

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Freestyle Park 

4 

8 N 

G 

5 

K 

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Gletscherwelt 

2870 m 

U 

11 

V 

12 

4 

6 

9 

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2b 

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Freestyle Park 

Beginner 

20 

E 

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Sonnenberg 

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23 

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Winter sports 

A TRADITION OF SPORTS AND LEISURE 

The people of the Saas Valley very quickly recognised 

the sporting and leisure potential of their 

snow and ice-covered surroundings. And even 

though sports trends have changed, some activities 

– like ice-stick shooting – have become a 

firm tradition. 

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Winter sports 

Aqua Allalin 

Opening times: 

Indoor pool area: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. 

Gym: 

8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 

Spa: 

10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. 

Prices: 

Spa incl. Gym incl. Spa, gym 

Indoor 

use of indoor 

pool door pool pool 

use of in- 

and indoor 

pool 

Adults CHF 12 CHF 29.50 CHF 22 CHF 41.50 

Adults with 


CHF 10 CHF 27.50 CHF 20 CHF 39.50 

Children 

(6 to 14) 

CHF 7 – – – 

Children with 


CHF 6 – – – 

Information: Aqua Allalin Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 50 50, 

info@aqua-allalin.ch 

Cross-country skiing 

Sightseeing with a difference: Discover 32 kilometres of scenic 

cross-country trails. 

Saas Valley 

Possible start points in Saas-Almagell, Saas-Balen and Saas-Grund 

Opening times: Daily from mid-December to early March 

Length: 26 km (skating and classic) 

Prices: 

Normal 

price 

With 


With 

Saaspass 

Day pass CHF 10 CHF 8 CHF 5 

Week pass CHF 38 CHF 29 CHF 20 

Season pass CHF 60 CHF 60 CHF 60 

Available from the tourist offices in Saas-Grund, Saas-Almagell 

and Saas-Balen 

Information: Saas-Grund tourist office 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 55 

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Winter sports 

Saas-Fee 

Start point: Northern end of the village (Restaurant Alphitta) 

Opening times: Daily from mid-December to early March 

Length: 6 km (skating and classic) 

Price: Free of charge 

Information: Saas-Fee tourist office Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 58 

Our tip: 

Purchase the Swiss cross-country ski pass for a 

one-off payment of CHF 120 and gain access to 

almost all cross-country ski trails in Switzerland. 

Ice sports 

Venture onto the ice and learn a variety of different ice sports. 

Curling 

Saas-Fee natural ice rink 

Opening times: Daily 8 a.m. to around 9 p.m. from mid-December to 

end of February 

Price: 

With Citizens’ pass CHF 20 per lane per hour 

Normal price CHF 25 per lane per hour 

Information/ 

reservations: Kalbermatten sports ground Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 24 54 

Ice skating 





Normal price CHF 5 


Normal price CHF 2.50 

Information: Kalbermatten sports ground Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 24 54 

Saas-Grund artificial ice rink 

Opening times: Daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. from December to end of 

February 

Prices: Adults with Saaspass CHF 4.50; normal price CHF 5 

Children with Saaspass CHF 2.70; normal price CHF 3 

Information: Saas-Grund tourist office Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 55 

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Winter sports 

Note: 

Due to EHC Saastal training requirements, the 

ice rink is closed to the public on Mondays, 

Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 9 p.m. 

Saas-Almagell natural ice rink 

Opening times: Daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. from mid-December to end of 

February 

Price: Adults with Saaspass CHF 2 


Children with Saaspass CHF 1.50 


Information: Saas-Almagell tourist office Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 88 

Saas-Balen natural ice rink 

Opening times: Daily from mid-December to end of February 

Price: 

Free of charge 

Information: Saas-Balen tourist office Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 21 43 

Ice-stick shooting 




Price: 

With Citizens’ pass CHF 15 per lane per hour 


Information/ 

reservations: Kalbermatten sports ground Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 24 54 


Opening times: Daily 4 to 10 p.m. from mid-December to end of February 

Price: 

With Saaspass CHF 16 per lane per hour 


Information/ 

reservations: Saas-Almagell tourist office Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 88 

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Winter sports 

Mountain sports schools 

Saas-Fee Guides 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 44 64 

info@saasfeeguides.ch, www.saasfeeguides.ch 

Active Dreams Mountain Guides Weissmies Saas-Grund 

Tel.: +41 (0)79 328 63 64 or +41 (0)78 825 82 73 

info@weissmies.ch, www.weissmies.ch 

Saas-Grund mountain guide office 

Tel.: +41 (0)79 777 36 07 

info@bergfuehrerbuero.ch, www.bergfuehrerbuero.ch 

In the winter, the Saas Valley is the perfect start point for 

mountaineering, skiing and climbing tours or downhill skiing 

through perfect powder snow. Leave the details to our expert 

guides and enjoy an unforgettable experience amidst the 

highest mountains in Switzerland. 

You can find all listed tours and offers on the websites of the 

mountain sports schools. Upon request, one of our mountain 

guides can also organise a personal, tailor-made tour. Here are 

some of the best: 

Glacier safari 

Saas-Fee 

A guided hike from the Metrofenster over the Hohlaub glacier to 

the Britannia mountain hut 

Times: Wednesdays or on request from end of December 

to end of April (min. 5 people) 

Price: With Saaspass CHF 108 


Information/ 

reservations: Saas-Fee guides Tel.: +41 27 957 44 64 

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Winter sports 

Ice climbing 

Saas-Fee / Saas-Grund 

Ice climbing in the ice arena in Saas-Grund or in the Saas-Fee 

multi-storey car park 

Times: Mondays and Wednesdays or on request from 

mid-December to mid-March (min. 4 people) 

Price: With Saaspass CHF 94.50 


Information/ 

reservations: Saas-Fee guides Tel.: +41 27 957 44 64 


Tel.: +41 (0)79 777 36 07 

Steep ice climbing 

Saas-Grund 

Climb steep walls of ice securely roped to a mountain guide. 

Times: 

Daily on request from mid-December to mid-March 



Information/ 

reservations: 


Tel.: +41 (0)79 777 36 07 

Our tip: 

Gorge Alpin 

A guided via ferrata hike through the Fee gorge from 

Saas-Fee to Saas-Grund every Tuesday and Thursday 

or on request. More information is available at 

Active Dreams Mountain Guides Weissmies and 

Saas-Fee guides. 

Nordic Walking 

Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin-Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell 

A Nordic walking tour in the enchanting snow-covered landscape 

surrounding Saas-Almagell 

Times: 

Mondays at 10 a.m. from mid-December to end of April 

Price: With Saaspass CHF 25.20 


Information/ 

reservations: 

Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 23 01 

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Winter sports 

Ski-Doo 

Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell 

Snowmobiles made especially for children 

Opening times: Daily, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or on request 

Price: 

CHF 5 (seven laps) 

Information: Kian’s Adventure World Tel.: +41 (0)78 713 42 42 

Sledging 

Experience fast-paced fun and action on our three sledging runs. 

Sledging 

Hannig, Saas-Fee 

Opening times coincide with the Hannig gondola lift timetable 


Length: 

5 km 

Single fares: Adults CHF 24; children CHF 12 

Day pass: Adults CHF 36; children CHF 22 

Sledge hire: CHF 6 

Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 26 15 

Note: 

Use of the gondola lift is free during the day with a 

valid ski pass. 

Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund 

Opening times coincide with the Kreuzboden gondola lift timetable 


Length: 

11 km 

Single fares: Adults CHF 25; children CHF 12.50 



Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas AG Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 15 80 


Opening times coincide with the Furggstalden chairlift timetable 


Length: 3 km 

Single fares: Adults CHF 10; children CHF 6 




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Night sledding 

Hannig, Saas-Fee 

Times: 

Tuesdays, 6 to 9 p.m. 

Length: 

5 km 


With a valid ski pass CHF 20 



With a valid ski pass CHF 10 


Sledge hire and 

head torch: CHF 6 


Note: 

In bad weather conditions, night sledding will be 

rescheduled to Thursday. 


Times: 

30 Dec. 2014, 30 Jan., 4/11/18/25 Feb. and 

6 Mar. 2015, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 

Length: 11 km 

Prices: Adults CHF 14; children CHF 7 


Head torch: CHF 4 

Information/ 

reservations: Bergbahnen Hohsaas AG 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 15 80 (registration required) 

Note: 

Night sledding is free with a five-day ski pass or 

hiking pass. 

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Times: 

Wednesdays, 7 to 9:45 p.m. (min. 25 people) 

Length: 

3 km 

Prices: Adults with Saaspass CHF 9.50 


Children with Saaspass CHF 5.50 


Information/ 

reservations: Saastal Bergbahnen AG, valley station of the 

Furggstalden chairlift Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 14 14

Winter sports 

Snowshoe tours 

All snowshoe trails are shown on the ski slope map. A copy of 

this map can be found in the centre of this guide, in all tourist 

offices in the Free Republic of Holidays, and at the cableway 

stations. 

Our Tip: 

Let our tour leaders and hiking guides show you 

the most magical and hidden parts of the Saas 

Valley. You can find a list of all our tour suggestions 

and all our guides on www.saas-fee.ch or 

in the weekly Allalin News programme. 

Snowtubing 


Rubber rings are not only a fun accessory in the pool, they can 

also be used on the slopes! 

Opening times: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Price: Free of charge for ski pass-holders 

Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 23 26 

Winter hiking trails 

All winter hiking trails are shown on the ski slope map. A copy 

of the map can be found in the centre of this guide, in all tourist 

of fices in the Free Republic of Holidays, and at the cableway 

stations. 

Our tip: 

The winter hiking pass gives you free use of all 

cableways on four or six consecutive days. See 

page 28 for more information on this offer. 

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Events 

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Events 

DISCOVERING THE ADRENALINE RUSH 

Witnessing the longest glacier downhill race in the 

world at the Allalin Races, one might almost think it 

was the people of the Saas Valley who dis covered 

adrenaline. They didn’t, but they did discover plenty 

more crazy and exhilarating winter events! 

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Events 

Highlights 

UIAA Ice Climbing Worldcup 

23 to 24 January 2015, Saas-Fee 

The ice climbing competitions are a great opportunity to witness top 

Swiss and international athletes in action up close! The competitions 

take place in a distinctive, one-of-a-kind location: Saas-Fee’s tenstorey 

car park, which provides spectators with shelter from the elements 

and an ideal vantage point to watch the action. 

For more information, visit www.iceclimbingworldcup.ch. 

Saas-Fee Film Festival 

18 to 22 March 2015, Saas-Fee 

The Saas-Fee Film Festival takes place in the nostalgic Cinema Rex. The 

festival shows films from Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany and Austria, 

and brings remarkable films, film-makers and actors to Saas-Fee. 

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.saas-fee.ch. 

Allalin Races 

10 to 11 April 2015, Saas-Fee 

The Allalin Races are the highest glacier downhill ski races in the 

world, beginning at 3,600 m a.s.l. and ending down in Saas-Fee. 

Over 1,200 participants from all across Europe step up to the challenge 

each year, competing in a variety of disciplines. It’s not unusual 

for racers to reach speeds of up to 140 km per hour, guaranteeing 

an awesome spectacle and great photos! 

For more information and to register, visit www.allalin-rennen.ch. 

Aprés-Ski Parade, Style Session 

18 April 2015, Saas-Fee 

Saving the best for last: a fantastic winter deserves a fantastic 

send-off. Once again, Saas-Fee is bidding farewell to the winter 

and welcoming in the summer in the only appropriate way – a 

massive street party with plenty of music, ice-cold drinks and a 

whole host of crazy costumes. 

For more information, visit www.saas-fee.ch. 

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Events 

Winter events 2014/15 

17 January 

SAC Open Swiss 

Masters & Swiss Cup 

Saas-Fee 

18 January FIS World Snow Day Saas-Grund 

23/24 January UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Saas-Fee 

7 March Glacier Bike Downhill Race Saas-Fee 

8 March Horn-sledging races Saas-Grund 

18 – 22 March 

19 March 

Saas-Fee Film Festival 

(SFFF) 

Saastal ski clubs‘ annual 

downhill competition 

Saas-Fee 

t. b. a. 

5 April Hohsaas Snow Festival Saas-Grund 

5 April Vintage ski race Saas-Grund 

10 – 11 April Allalin Races Saas-Fee 

18 April Aprés-Ski Parade Saas-Fee 

18 April Style Session Saas-Fee 

Our tip: 

Note: 

Kids’ Weeks in Saas-Grund and Saas-Almagell 

The Saas-Grund and Saas-Almagell Kids’ Weeks allow 

children to enjoy the snow free of charge, and this 

year they are being held from 12 to 16 and 19 to 23 

January. During these five days, children can get their 

ski equipment, ski pass, skiing lessons and a children’s 

meal in the restaurant completely free of charge! 

All information is subject to change. For details of our 

current event listings, pick up a copy of the weekly 

programme. 

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Families and children 

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SAAS-FEE: A WINTER WONDERLAND 

The Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee has always 

been a paradise for children and parents 

alike, with a range of activities to suit every wish. 

Here, holiday citizens young and old can enjoy a 

carefree break far from the stresses of daily life. 

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Baking with Globi 

Imseng bakery, Saas-Fee 

Children get to bake their own bread with the author of Baking 

with Globi. 

Times: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. 

Price: Children with Saaspass CHF 6.40 

With Citizens’ pass CHF 7.20 


Information/ 

reservations: Imseng bakery Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 12 58, 

by 6 p.m. on the Monday before 

Child care 

Fancy some quiet time alone? No problem! 

Panoramahotel Alphubel, Saas-Fee 

For children aged two and over 

Opening times: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until the end 

of April 

Prices: 

Depending on duration and meals provided 

Children with Saaspass from CHF 30.60 to 

CHF 68.40 

With Citizens’ pass from CHF 32.30 to CHF 72.20 

Normal price from CHF 34 to CHF 76 

Information/ 

reservations: Panoramahotel Alphubel Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 36 74 

Hohsi Nest Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund 

Opening times: Sunday to Friday from mid-December to mid-April 

Price: 

CHF 10 per hour 

Information/ 

reservations: Swiss Snow Sport School Saas-Grund 

Tel.: +41 (0)79 689 67 55 

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Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell 

For children aged 18 months and over 

Opening times: Daily 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from 15 December to 

19 April 

Prices: Depending on duration and meals provided 

Children with Saaspass from CHF 30.60 to 

CHF 68.40 

With Citizens’ pass from CHF 32.30 to 

CHF 72.20 

Normal price from CHF 34 to CHF 76 

Information/ 

reservations: Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 23 01 

Kian’s Adventure World Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell 

For children aged 18 months and over 

Opening times: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from mid- 

December to mid-April 

Prices: 

Depending on duration and provided meals 

CHF 25 to CHF 170 

Information/ 

reservations: Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 23 01 or Swiss Snow Sport 

School Saas-Almagell Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 24 06 

Finger painting 


Children can create their very own artwork using their fingers 

and paintbrushes. 

Times: 

Thursdays at 2 p.m. 

Price: Children with Saaspass CHF 15.20 

With Citizens’ pass CHF 18 


Information/ 

reservations: Panoramahotel Alphubel Tel.: +41 (0)79 283 36 74, 

by 12 noon the day before 

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Fun ski areas for kids and beginners 

Sports ground, Saas-Fee 

A level practice area with magic carpet lifts, a ski carousel and 

other practice aids that make learning to ski both fast and easy. 

Situated right next to the ski school meeting point. 

Open: 

Daily 

Price: 


Information: Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Saas-Fee 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 23 48 


A section of the slopes reserved exclusively for beginners and 

young skiers. Includes a magic carpet lift, racing slope, seesaws 

and obstacles. 

Opening times coincide with the Kreuzboden gondola lift timetable. 

Price: 

Free with a ski pass 

Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 15 80 

Kian’s Adventure World in Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell 

Cartoon characters are on hand to help the young guests on a 

250-metre long practice slope. Other activities include snowtubing 

or driving Ski-Doos, and of course Kian the colourful dragon 

is never far away. 

Opening times coincide with the Furggstalden chairlift timetable. 

Price: 

Free with a valid ski pass 

Information: Kian’s Adventure World Tel.: +41 (0)78 713 42 42 

Hiking with kids 

Saas-Fee – Bodmen – Saas-Almagell: 40 min. (petting zoo 

halfway along at the Waldhüs Bodmen restaurant) 

Saas-Fee – Fletschhorn: 30 to 40 min. 

Saas-Fee – Bärenfalle: 40 min. 

Saas-Almagell – Saas-Grund: 60 min. 

Saas-Grund – Saas-Balen: 60 min. 

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B E K A N N T M A C H U N G 


SKIFAHREN KANN MAN BEI UNS 

FANTASTIC SKIING CONDITIONS 

NICHT NUR IM WINTER, 

NOT ONLY IN WINTER, 

BUT IN SUMMER TOO. 

SONDERN AUCH IM SOMMER. 

SA AS-FEE | SA AS- GRUND | SA AS-ALMAGELL | SA AS-BALEN 


Skifahren und Snowboarden macht bei uns auch im Sommer so 

richtig Spass. Denn 20 Kilometer abwechslungsreiche Gletscherpisten 

und einer der besten Sommer-Snowparks der Alpen bringen 

selbst Strandhasen zum schwärmen. 

Skiing and snowboarding is great fun in Saas-Fee, even 

in the summer. With 20 km of varied glacier ski slopes 

and one of the best summer snowparks in the Alps, even 

beach lovers are crazy about our summers. 

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A SPRINKLING OF MAGIC 

The word “bored” is a foreign concept here 

in the Free Republic of Holidays. There is so 

much to see, do and experience that every 

moment in the Saas Valley is simply magical. 

Come and join the fun! 

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Baking rye bread 


Learn how to bake traditional Valais rye bread. 

Times: 

On request 

Price: 

With Saaspass CHF 7.20; with Citizens’ pass 

CHF 8.10; normal price CHF 9 

Information/ 

reservations: Imseng bakery Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 12 58 

Beer brewing 


Brew your very own Valais beer. 

Times: 

On request (min. 6 people; max. 12 people) 




Information/ 

reservations: Imseng bakery Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 12 58 

Cinema in the pool 


Dive into an extra-special cinematic experience! 

Times: Tuesdays at 8:45 p.m. from mid-December to 

the end of April 

Price: 

With Saaspass CHF 45; with Citizens’ pass 

CHF 47.50; normal price CHF 50 (includes 

use of the spa area) 

Information: Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen 

Tel.:+41 (0)27 957 23 01 

Cooking fun 


Enjoy good food, good friends, and good fun! 

Times: 

On request 

Price: 

With Saaspass CHF 47.20; with Citizens’ pass 

CHF 56; normal price CHF 59 

Information/ 

reservations: Panoramahotel Alphubel Tel.: +41 (0)79 283 36 74 

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Day spa 


Enjoy a day of healing relaxation amidst spectacular mountain 

scenery. 

Open: 

Daily 

Price: With Citizens’ pass CHF 45 

Normal price CHF 50 (includes use of swimming 

pool, sauna area, gym and whirlpool) 


Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 23 01 

Note: 

On days when the weather is bad, we recommend 

that you check in advance whether there 

are still places available in the spa. 

Day trip to Zermatt 

Visit Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn. 

Imseng travel agency, Saas-Fee 

Times: Monday to Friday at 8 or 10 a.m. on request 

(min. 6 people) 

Prices: Adults with Saaspass CHF 40; 

with Citizens’ pass CHF 45; normal price CHF 50 

Children with Saaspass CHF 32; 

with Citizens’ pass CHF 36; normal price CHF 40 

Information/ Imseng travel agency Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 33 44, 

reservations: by 5 p.m. the evening before 

Pauli Reisen, Saas-Grund 

Times: 

Thursdays at 8 a.m. 

Prices: Adults CHF 40; children CHF 30 

Information/ Pauli Reisen Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 17 57, by 5 p.m. 

reservations: on the Wednesday 

External excursions 

Boat trip on Lake Thun 

Marvel at the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau from the serenity 

of the water. 

Open: 

Daily 

Prices vary; 50% discount with the Saaspass 

Information: Thunersee Tourismus Tel.: +41 (0)84 284 21 11 

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Leukerbad thermal baths 

Open: 

Daily 

Prices: 

Adults with Saaspass CHF 22.4; with Citizens’ 

pass CHF 25.20; normal price CHF 28; 

children with Saaspass CHF 16; with Citizens’ 

pass CHF 18; normal price CHF 20 

Information: Alpentherme Leukerbad Tel.: +41 (0)27 472 10 00 

iGuide tour 

Explore the four villages in the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee. 

Depending on the village, the tours last between 45 and 60 minutes. 

Times: 

Daily 

Prices: 

Adults with Saaspass CHF 5; with Citizens’ pass 

CHF 8; normal price CHF 10; children aged nine 

and above with Saaspass CHF 3; 

with Citizens’ pass CHF 4; normal price CHF 6; 

deposit CHF 100 

Information: The tourist office in each village (see pages 10 and 11) 

Note: 

The app can also be downloaded free of charge 

from the iPhone App Store (iTour + village). 

Indoor climbing walls 

Saas-Grund 

Climbing walls of up to three metres, complete with safety mats 

Open: 

Daily 

Prices: Adults CHF 6 

Children CHF 4 

Information/keys: Saas-Grund tourist office Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 55 

or Hotel Alpha Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 20 06 

Micro-bowling 

A scaled-down version of bowling 

Haus Lehnhof, Saas-Fee 

Opening times: Daily, 2 to 11 p.m. (from 9 a.m. in event of bad weather) 

Outside these opening times on request 

Price (per per- With Saaspass CHF 5.60; with Citizens’ pass 

son per game): CHF 6.30; normal price CHF 7 

Information: Haus Lehnhof Tel.: +41 (0)79 338 57 38 

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Opening times: Daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. 

Price (per per- With Saaspass CHF 5 

son per game): Normal price CHF 5.50 


Tel.:+41 (0)27 957 23 01 

Museums / Guided tours 

Bakery Museum, Saas-Fee 

Discover the long and fascinating history of the art of bread making. 

Opening times: Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Price: 


Information: Imseng bakery Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 12 58 

Mittelallalin Ice Pavilion, Saas-Fee 

Visit the largest ice grotto in the world. 

Opening times: Daily; times coincide with the Metro Alpin timetable 

Prices: Adults with Saaspass free of charge 

Normal price CHF 8; children (6 to 16) with 

Saaspass free of charge; normal price CHF 5 


Saas Museum, Saas-Fee 

Take a journey back in time and discover the history of the Saas Valley. 

Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 

to 5:30 p.m. from mid-December to end of April 

Prices: 

Adults with Citizens’ pass CHF 4; normal price 

CHF 5; children with Citizens’ pass CHF 2; 

normal price CHF 2.50 

Information: Saas Museum Tel.: +41 (0)79 308 21 61 

Tours through the Saas Museum, Saas-Fee 

Discover interesting facts about the Saas Valley. 

Times: 

Wednesday 6 to 7 p.m. from mid-December to 

end of April 

Prices: 

Adults with Citizens’ pass CHF 4; normal price 

CHF 5; children with Citizens’ pass CHF 2; 

normal price CHF 2.50 

Information: Saas Museum Tel.: +41 (0)79 308 21 61 by 

Wednesday 2 p.m. 

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Public spa areas 

Luxury treatment suite 

Solarium 

Kneipp pool 

Whirlpool/s 

Beauty treatments and 

massages 

Day spa with treatments 

Gym 

Sauna 

Steam room 

Indoor swimming pool 

Wellness light 

Wellness 

Wellness plus 

Telephone 

Location 

Saas-Fee 

Aqua Allalin +41 (0)27 958 50 50 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Hotel Ferienart Resort & Spa +41 (0)27 958 19 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Hotel Schweizerhof Gourmet & Spa +41 (0)27 958 75 75 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Hotel Saaserhof +41 (0)27 958 98 98 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Hotel Europa +41 (0)27 958 96 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Saas-Almagell 

Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen +41 (0)27 957 23 01 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Hotel Kristall-Saphir +41 (0)27 958 17 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Wellness-Hotel Christiania +41 (0)27 957 28 63 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Note: For full details visit www.saas-fee.ch/dayspa 

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Wellness plus: Professional spa attendants, spa area (over 

300 m²), beauty area, exercise zone with at least 

six machines, at least five treatments seven days 

a week, swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam 

room, solarium, drinking water and tea free of 

charge, magazines, rest area 

Wellness: Three treatments over five days, swimming 

pool or whirlpool, sauna and steam room, drinking 

water and tea free of charge, magazines, 

relaxation area 

Wellness light: Swimming pool or whirlpool, sauna or steam 

room, one spa treatment 

Storytelling evening 

Saaserstübli, Saas-Grund 

Hear Valais myths and legends in the Saas Valley’s oldest 

restaurant. 

Times: 

Thursdays at 9 p.m. 

Price: With Saaspass CHF 5; with Citizens’ pass CHF 8; 

normal price CHF 10 (includes a glass of wine) 

Information/ 

reservations: 


Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 55 

by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before 

Supervised ice-stick shooting 

The perfect activity for families and beginners 

Saas-Grund artificial ice rink 

Times: 

Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (min. 6 people) 




(includes punch or mulled wine) 

Information/ 

reservations: Saas-Grund tourist office 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 55, 

by 6 p.m. on the Monday before 

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Times: 

Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. (min. 6 people) 


normal price CHF 10 (includes punch or mulled wine) 

Information/ 

reservations: Saas-Almagell tourist office Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 88, 

by 6 p.m. on the Tuesday before 

Saas-Balen natural ice rink 

Times: 

Tuesdays at 8 p.m. (min. 6 people) 


normal price CHF 10 (includes punch or mulled wine) 

Information/ 

reservations: Saas-Balen tourist office Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 21 43, 

by 11 a.m. on the Tuesday before 

Torch-lit walks 

Mountain hut magic, Saas-Fee 

A torch-lit walk with fondue in traditional, rustic settings. 

Times: 

Every Thursday; start time announced in the Allalin 

News; min. 6 people 

Prices: 

Adults with Saaspass CHF 30; with Citizens’ 

pass CHF 33; normal price CHF 38; 

children with Saaspass CHF 18; with Citizens’ 

pass CHF 20; normal price CHF 24 

Information/ 

reservations: Saas-Fee tourist office Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 58, 

by 6 p.m. on the Wednesday before 

Village tours 

Learn interesting facts and legendary myths about your holiday 

destination. 

Saas Museum, Saas-Fee 

Times: Mondays at 5:15 p.m. 





Information: Saas Museum Tel.: +41 (0)79 308 21 61, prior 

registration not necessary



Times: Mondays at 4:45 p.m. 





Information/ 


Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 55, 

by 12 noon on the Monday 

Saas-Almagell tourist office 

Times: Mondays at 4:30 p.m. (min. 4 people) 

Price: CHF 6 

Information/ 

reservations: Saas-Almagell tourist office 

Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 88, 

by 12 noon on the Monday 

Wine tasting 

The pinnacle of Alpine wines, Saas-Grund 

Discover the best Alpine wines from the highest vineyards in 

Europe (Visperterminen). 

Times: Fridays at 5:30 p.m. (min. 8 people) 


With Citizens’ pass CHF 28.50 


Information/ 


Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 55, 

by 6 p.m. on the Thursday 

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Food and drink


A TRADITION FULL OF FLAVOUR 

Swiss cuisine and conviviality is well known far 

beyond the country’s borders. This is down to the 

love and care that goes into every detail of both 

the food and the atmosphere – whether rustic or 

modern! 

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Après-ski and snow bars 

Snacks 

Live music 

Deck chairs 

DJs 

Indoor area 

Outdoor area 

Smoking area 

Telephone 

Name 

Saas-Fee 

Holzwurm +41 (0)27 957 24 84 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Fee-Iglu-Bar +41 (0)27 958 12 58 

Popcorn +41 (0)27 958 50 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Skibar +41 (0)27 957 31 11 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Snowpoint +41 (0)27 958 64 64 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Zur Mühle +41 (0)27 957 26 76 ✓ 

Saas-Almagell 

Schampis Schneebar +41 (0)27 957 26 21 ✓ 

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Restaurant 

La Ferme 

Restaurant 

Fee Chäller 

12 December 2014 – 19 April 2015 

Open daily from 10:30 to 23:00 

Sunstar Boutique Hotel Beau-Site Saas-Fee 

Obere Dorfstr. 30, 3906 Saas-Fee 

Phone 027 958 15 60, saasfee@sunstar.ch 

THERE ARE SO MANY BEAUTIFUL VIEWS HERE. 

BUT ONLY HERE THE VIEWS REVOLVE AROUND YOU! 

THE HIGHEST REVOLVING RESTAURANT: 

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Mountain restaurants 

Deck chairs 

Card payments 

Self service 

Table service 

Wild game dishes 

Valais specialities 

Vegetarian dishes 

Takeaway service 

Swiss specialities 

Cheese fondue 

Meat dishes 

Asian specialities 

Best of Swiss Gastro 

Bib Gourmand 

Trip Advisor 

Guide Michelin 

Guide Bleu 

Gault Millau 

Children and families welcome 

Saaspass 

Telephone 

Name 

Saas-Fee 

Gletschergrotte +41 (0)27 957 21 60 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Hühnerstall Hannig +41 (0)27 957 14 19 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Plattjen terminus +41 (0)27 957 15 16 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Spielboden +41 (0)27 957 22 12 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

The Glacier +41 (0)27 958 77 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

The Rock +41 (0)27 958 77 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Threes!xty revolving restaurant and coffee bar +41 (0)27 957 17 71 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Saas-Grund 

Hohsaas +41 (0)27 957 17 08 ✓ ✓ 

Kreuzboden +41 (0)78 789 07 87 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Saas-Almagell 

Alpina +41 (0)27 957 24 43 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Heidbodme +41 (0)79 174 02 20 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

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Cafés 

Name 

Telephone 

Smoking area 

Families welcome 

Trip Advisor 

Best of Swiss Gastro 

Selection of coffees 

Pastries/cakes 

Speciality teas 

Saas-Fee 

Capra Lounge +41 (0)27 958 13 58 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

CofFee - Bar & smooth music +41 (0)27 957 12 85 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Du Glacier +41 (0)27 958 16 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Popcorn +41 (0)27 958 50 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Tea-Room Imseng +41 (0)27 958 12 58 ✓ 

Nightlife 

Name 

Telephone 

Smoking area 

Billiards 

Darts 

Table football 

Live music 

DJs 

Saas-Fee 

Bar Pic Pic +41(0) 27 957 25 35 ✓ 

Capra Bar +41 (0)27 958 13 58 

Chämi-Bar +41 (0)27 957 17 47 ✓ 

Holzwurm +41 (0)27 957 24 84 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Nightlife +41 (0)27 958 58 58 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Popcorn +41 (0)27 958 50 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Steinbock Bar +41 (0)27 957 27 47 

The Dom Bar +41 (0)27 958 77 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Saas-Grund 

White Horse Pub +41 (0)27 957 20 06 ✓ 

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Restaurants 

Wild game dishes 

Valais specialities 

Vinotheque 

Vegetarian dishes 

Takeaway service 

Swiss specialities 

Raclette 

Pizza 

Cheese fondue 

Italian specialities 

Barbecue 

French specialities 

Meat fondue 

Meat dishes 

Fish dishes 

Asian specialities 

Typically Swiss hotel 

Trip Advisor 

Guide Michelin 

Guide Bleu 

Gilde restaurant 

Gault Millau 

Children and families welcome 

Smoking area 

Telephone 

Name 

Saas-Fee 

Alphitta +41 (0)27 957 10 50 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Arvu Stuba +41 (0)27 957 27 47 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

bistro4000 +41 (0)27 958 50 50 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Bristol +41 (0)27 958 12 12 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Capra Restaurant +41 (0)27 958 13 58 ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Carl Zuckmayer-Stube +41 (0)27 957 21 75 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Carnotzet +41 (0)27 958 96 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Cäsar Ritz +41 (0)27 958 19 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Chämi-Stuba +41 (0)27 957 17 47 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Da Rasso +41 (0)27 957 15 26 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Del Ponte +41 (0)27 958 19 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Don Ciccio +41 (0)27 957 40 20 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Dü +41 (0)79 356 40 92 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Fee Chäller +41 (0)27 958 15 60 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Feeblitz +41 (0)27 957 31 11 ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Fletschhorn +41 (0)27 957 21 31 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Hochtisch +41 (0)27 958 19 00 

Hofsaal Schweizerhof +41 (0)27 958 75 75 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Holzwurm +41 (0)27 957 24 84 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

La Ferme +41 (0)27 958 15 60 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

La Gorge +41 (0)27 958 16 80 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Le Mandarin +41 (0)27 958 19 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ 

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Lieblingsrestaurant +41 (0)27 958 75 75 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Metropol +41 (0)27 958 58 58 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Mistral +41 (0)27 958 92 10 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Old Saas-Fee Saaserhof +41 (0)27 958 98 98 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Tenne +41 (0)27 957 12 12 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Thai-Farang +41 (0)27 530 06 85 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

The Dom +41 (0)27 958 77 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Vieux Chalet +41 (0)27 957 28 92 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Vinothek FerienArt +41 (0)27 958 19 00 ✓ 

Waldesruh +41 (0)27 958 64 64 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Waldhüs Bodmen +41 (0)27 957 20 75 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Walliserkanne +41 (0)27 958 10 18 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Zur Mühle +41 (0)27 957 26 76 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Zur Schäferstube +41 (0)27 957 25 37 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Saas-Grund 

Alpha +41 (0)27 957 20 06 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Bärgsunnu +41 (0)27 957 25 18 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Eden +41 (0)27 957 29 39 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Moulin +41 (0)27 957 29 12 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Roby +41 (0)27 957 12 62 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Saas-Almagell 

Central +41 (0)27 957 17 17 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Channa +41 (0)27 957 26 21 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Christiania +41 (0)27 957 28 63 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Kristall-Saphir +41 (0)27 958 17 00 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Mattmarkblick +41 (0)27 957 30 40 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Monte Moro +41 (0)27 957 10 12 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Portjengrat +41 (0)27 957 10 10 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Saas-Balen 

Enzian +41 (0)27 957 20 87 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

Little India +41 (0)27 957 20 29 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 

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Gastronomie 

THE RESTAURANT AT THE CAPRA 

SAAS FEE 

OPENING DECEMBER 2014 

HOTEL 

BAR 

SPA 

RESTAURANT 

Modern European cuisine with a local twist, 

set within a contemporary chic environment 

Moderne europäische Küche mit einem regionalen 

Touch in einer schicken zeitgemässen Umgebung 

+41 27 958 13 58 | info@abovetheclouds.ch 

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Index A-Z 

Après-ski and snow bars.................................................................................76 

Aqua Allalin........................................................................................................... 46 

Arrival and departure.........................................................................................14 

Baking rye bread................................................................................................ 66 

Baking with Globi............................................................................................... 60 

Banks.......................................................................................................................16 

Beer brewing........................................................................................................ 66 

Cableways in the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee......................24 

Cafés....................................................................................................................... 79 

Car hire....................................................................................................................16 

Cash machines...................................................................................................17 

Child care............................................................................................................... 60 

Cinema in the pool............................................................................................ 66 

Citizens’ pass/Saaspass................................................................................... 8 

Cooking fun.......................................................................................................... 66 

Cross-country skiing........................................................................................ 46 

Currency exchange............................................................................................17 

Day spa................................................................................................................... 67 

Day trip to Zermatt............................................................................................. 67 

Event highlights................................................................................................... 56 

Events..................................................................................................................... 57 

Excursions.............................................................................................................37 

External excursions.......................................................................................... 67 

Finger painting......................................................................................................61 

Fun ski areas for kids and beginners....................................................... 62 

Hiking with kids................................................................................................... 62 

Ice sports................................................................................................................47 

iGuide tour............................................................................................................. 68 

Important telephone numbers......................................................................18 

Indoor climbing walls........................................................................................ 68 

Local transport.....................................................................................................18 

Lost property office............................................................................................19 

Medical assistance.............................................................................................19 

Micro-bowling....................................................................................................... 68 

Mountain restaurants....................................................................................... 78 

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Mountain sports schools................................................................................ 49 

Museums / Guided tours............................................................................... 69 

Night skiing........................................................................................................... 35 

Nightlife................................................................................................................... 79 

Nordic walking..................................................................................................... 50 

Parking....................................................................................................................19 

Pharmacies.......................................................................................................... 20 

Public spa areas..................................................................................................70 

Public transport.................................................................................................. 20 

Refuse collection............................................................................................... 20 

Restaurants.......................................................................................................... 80 

Saas-Fee shopping gift vouchers...............................................................21 

Shops.......................................................................................................................21 

Single fares for non-skiers............................................................................. 26 

Ski areas................................................................................................................ 34 

Ski depot.................................................................................................................21 

Ski pass prices.................................................................................................... 29 

Ski-Doo....................................................................................................................51 

Sledging..................................................................................................................51 

Snow sport schools.......................................................................................... 36 

Snowshoe tours................................................................................................. 53 

Snowtubing.......................................................................................................... 53 

Storytelling evening............................................................................................71 

Timetable winter 2014 / 2015....................................................................... 25 

Torch-lit walks.......................................................................................................72 

Tourist offices.......................................................................................................10 

Village tours............................................................................................................72 

Wine tasting...........................................................................................................73 

Winter hiking pass............................................................................................. 28 

Winter hiking trails.............................................................................................. 53 

All information is subject to change. 

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NEW 

> First hostel with 1,900 m 2 bathing and wellness complex 

> Well-appointed rooms, breakfast and indoor pool admission always included 

> Direct access to the bathing and wellness complex 

> Member’s prices from CHF 42.90 (€ 34.88) in a multi-bed room 

> Public transport/cableways a 3-minute walk away 

> bistro 4000 with local menu 

QUALIFIED 

wellnessHostel 4000 Saas-Fee 

Panoramaweg 1 | Tel. +41 (0)27 958 50 50 

wellnesshostel4000@youthhostel.ch 

www.wellnesshostel4000.ch 

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Winter sports 

Saas-Fee | Saastal Tourism 

SAAS-FEE 

T +41 27 958 18 58 | info@saas-fee.ch 

SAAS-GRUND 

T +41 27 958 18 55 | info@saas-grund.ch 

SAAS-ALMAGELL 

T +41 27 958 18 88 | info@saas-almagell.ch 

SAAS-BALEN 

T +41 27 957 21 43 | info@saas-balen.ch 

www.saas-fee.ch 

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