Infoguide Summer 2016

Cableways
DESTINATIONS
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.
Please note: The Britannia mountain hut is open from March.
Please contact the hut warden or the tourist office
(pp. 10/11) in advance to find out the exact opening
times.
Hannig, Saas-Fee (2,336 m a.s.l.)
The sunny slopes of the Hannig with its spacious sun terrace are the
perfect place for complete relaxation. It’s also a great place for kids,
with a playground, scooter bikes, goats and wild marmots they can
feed by hand. Opening hours coincide with the Hannig gondola lift
timetable (p. 26).
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! No stay in Saas-Fee is
complete without a trip to the Mittelallalin. Opening hours coincide
with the Metro Alpin timetable (pp. 24/25).
Tip: The children park «Glacier Fun» (p. 62)
Please note: Travel on the Mittelallalin’s Metro Alpin funicular is
not included with your Citizens’ Pass.
Plattjen, Saas-Fee (2,571 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. If you’re lucky, you
might even spot some ibexes or chamois. Opening hours coincide
with the Plattjen gondola lift timetable (pp. 24/25).
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