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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
(p. 10/11) in advance to find out the exact opening
times.
Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell (1,893 m a.s.l.)
From Saas-Almagell you can take the chairlift up to the region’s
oldest hamlet, Furggstalden. You can descend back to Saas-
Almagell either on foot or by scooter.
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
be hand feed.
Heidbodme, Saas-Almagell (2,400 m a.s.l.)
A truly unique location whose beauty will take your breath away.
The Heidbodme viewing point rewards visitors with unrivalled panoramic
views over the Mischabel and Monte Rosa massifs. Opening
hours coincide with the Heidbodme chairlift timetable (p. 26/27).
Hohsaas, Saas-Grund (3,200 m a.s.l.)
There are 18 good reasons for going to Hohsaas: Saas-Fee’s 18
peaks of 4,000 meter or more can be viewed from the spectacular
themed trail.
Längfluh, Saas-Fee (2,870m m a.s.l.)
You will never be as close to the glacier as you are on Längfluh.
The tall glacial crevasses are absolutely captivating and they are
majestically crowned by the highest mountains in Switzerland
above them.
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.
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 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.
Spielboden, Saas-Fee (2,448 m a.s.l.)
Up here, you’ll also find our tame marmots who always look forward
to getting a little treat. The only mountain gourmet restaurant
in the region takes care of the physical well-being of our “two-legged"
visitors
Stausee Mattmark, Saas-Almagell (2,200 m a.s.l.)
This is the location of Europe’s largest earth dam with its modern
panorama restaurant. Once you’re on the 780m long dam, you
can walk around the lake or set off on the hike to the Monte-Moro
pass.
Please note the schedules (p. 26/27).
CABLEWAYS
Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund (2,397 m a.s.l.)
There’s something for everyone on Kreuzboden – from climbing,
hiking on the Wellness and Pleasure Trail, to relaxing in beautiful
surroundings on the panorama terrace. And thanks to the Hohsi
Land play area and the petting zoo, kids are not short of things to
do either.
Please note: All destinations are shown on the panoramic map. A
copy of the map can be found in the centre of the
brochure and in all tourist offices in the Free Republic
of Holidays Saas-Fee as well as at all the cableway
stations.
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