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<strong>EN</strong>GLISH<br />

ANNOUNCEM<strong>EN</strong>T<br />

INFOGUIDE<br />

WINTER 20<strong>17</strong>/<strong>18</strong><br />

SAAS-FEE | SAAS-GRUND | SAAS-ALMAGELL | SAAS-BAL<strong>EN</strong><br />

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FOR IOS AND ANDROID


THE FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS OF<br />

SAAS-FEE - THE TOP SKIING DESTINATION<br />

IN SWITZERLAND<br />

The Saas Valley is surrounded by <strong>18</strong> four-thousand-metre<br />

peaks! An overwhelming mountain and<br />

glacier world that quite simply amazes all who see<br />

it. Well-groomed pistes from 3600m above sea<br />

level right down into the village. Regarded as the<br />

most snow-secure ski area in the Alps, a wide variety<br />

of cable cars comfortably escort winter sports<br />

fans up the mountain. And the Free Republic of<br />

Holidays also has other winter sports offerings to<br />

entice you: tobogganing, ice climbing, snow shoe<br />

trails, winter hiking, curling, cross-country skiing<br />

and much more.<br />

Welcome to the Free Republic of Holidays of Saas-<br />

Fee, the Eldorado of winter sports in the midst of<br />

the highest mountains in Switzerland!


ALPHABETICAL INDEX<br />

Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee<br />

Citizens’ Pass ..............................6 Tourist offices ........................ 8 - 9<br />

The Saas Valley from A-Z<br />

Arrival and departure ................12<br />

Allalin News .................................12<br />

Banks ...........................................12<br />

Car hire .........................................13<br />

Cash machines .........................13<br />

Church services.........................13<br />

Currency exchange ..................14<br />

Dentist ..........................................14<br />

Doctor ...........................................14<br />

Gift vouchers Saas-Fee<br />

shopping ......................................14<br />

Important numbers ..................14<br />

Cableways<br />

Overview mountain railways .. 20<br />

Timetable Winter 20<strong>17</strong>/<strong>18</strong> ...... 20<br />

Single Fares ............................... 24<br />

Winter hiking pass .................... 25<br />

Winter sports<br />

Adrenalin Cup............................ 42<br />

Aqua Allalin ................................ 42<br />

Alpine highlights ........................ 42<br />

Ice sports .................................... 43<br />

Curling ......................................... 43<br />

Ice skating .................................. 43<br />

Ice-stick shooting ..................... 43<br />

Ice-stick shooting (coached)44<br />

Mountain Guides ...................... 44<br />

Fondue Gondola ...................... 44<br />

Luggage trolleys ........................14<br />

Lost property office ...................15<br />

Pharmacies ................................15<br />

Pick up service ..........................15<br />

Public transport .........................16<br />

Refuse collection.......................16<br />

Skidepot.......................................<strong>17</strong><br />

Shopping .....................................<strong>17</strong><br />

Taxi ................................................<strong>17</strong><br />

Trains/Postbus ..........................<strong>17</strong><br />

Tariffs skiing ............................... 26<br />

Ski areas ..................................... 34<br />

Snow sport schools................. 36<br />

Destinations ............................... 36<br />

Cross-Country skiing ............... 45<br />

Night sleding / Night skiing.... 45<br />

Nordic Walking .......................... 46<br />

Toboggan run Feeblitz ............ 46<br />

Sleding ........................................ 46<br />

Special Virgin Skiing ................ 47<br />

Full moon skiing ....................... 47<br />

Virgin-skiing ................................ 47<br />

Indoor Skiing ............................. 47<br />

Winter hiking/Snowshoe tours .....47<br />

Events<br />

Events Winter 20<strong>17</strong>/<strong>18</strong> ............ 50 Event Highlights .........................51<br />

Families and children<br />

Backing with Globi ................... 54<br />

Handicrafts for kids ................. 54<br />

Childcare ..................................... 54<br />

Kids disco ................................... 55<br />

Kids` Jamboree ........................ 55<br />

Fun ski areas for kids ............. 55<br />

Hiking with kids ......................... 55<br />

Activities, Culture and Wellness<br />

Beer brewing ............................. 58<br />

Indoor climbing walls ............... 58<br />

Village tours ................................ 58<br />

Ice pavillon .................................. 58<br />

Day trips ...................................... 59<br />

Torch-light walks ....................... 59<br />

Micro-Bowling ............................ 59<br />

Museum / Galleries .................60<br />

Baking Rye Bread ...................60<br />

Storytelling Evening .................60<br />

Cinema in the pool................... 61<br />

Wine tasting with Dr. Rebe ..... 61<br />

Spa areas ................................... 61<br />

Food and Drink<br />

Après-Ski and snow bars ......66<br />

Mountain restaurants .............. 67<br />

Cafés and Nightlife ...................68<br />

Restaurants .......................69 - 71<br />

All statements without guarantee.<br />

4<br />

INDEX OF CONT<strong>EN</strong>TS


INDEX OF CONT<strong>EN</strong>TS 5


THE CITIZ<strong>EN</strong>S’ PASS, A GOOD THING<br />

The Citizens’ Pass is the value-adding guest card of the Free<br />

Republic of Holidays of Saas-Fee. Thanks to the Citizens’ Pass,<br />

all guests of our partner companies get to enjoy numerous<br />

attractions.<br />

The Citizens’ Pass is like a little cash cow. Except that it’s easier<br />

to care for than a cow and its credit card format is very handy.<br />

It enables, for example, unrestricted use of the post buses<br />

throughout the Saas Valley. Ski buses and local buses included.<br />

The Citizens’ Pass is valid right from the first night and on your<br />

arrival or departure day. The number of extra incentives and<br />

discounts it allows would be difficult to count up. From the car<br />

park in Saas-Fee to the hiking pass to a legendary evening of<br />

storytelling: the Citizens’ Pass bestows way over 20 different gifts<br />

and gratuities.<br />

The whole bag of tricks can be found at:<br />

www.saas-fee.ch/buergerpass<br />

Have fun with the lucrative Citizens’ Pass of the Free Republic of<br />

Holidays of Saas-Fee!<br />

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FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE


New:<br />

1 month<br />

fitness<br />

subscription<br />

CHF 150.00<br />

INDOOR SWIMMING POOL ∙ WELLNESS<br />

FITNESS AND STR<strong>EN</strong>GTH C<strong>EN</strong>TRE<br />

MASSAGES ∙ BEAUTY ∙ BISTRO 4000<br />

OP<strong>EN</strong>ING HOURS:<br />

Indoor Pool 10.00–21.00 h<br />

Wellness 10.00–21.30 h<br />

Fitness 08.00–21.30 h<br />

Aqua Allalin<br />

Panoramastrasse 1<br />

3906 Saas-Fee<br />

Tel. 027 958 50 60<br />

info@aqua-allalin.ch<br />

www.youthhostel.ch/aqua-allalin<br />

FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE


TOURIST OFFICES<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Obere Dorfstrasse 2<br />

3906 Saas-Fee<br />

tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 58<br />

info@saas-fee.ch<br />

Day Morning Afternoon<br />

Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 12 noon 2 to 6 p.m.<br />

Saturday<br />

Sunday and public<br />

holidays<br />

8.30 a.m. to 12 noon 2 to 6 p.m.<br />

23 Dec. - 6 Jan. <strong>18</strong> / <strong>17</strong> Feb. - 31 Mar. <strong>18</strong><br />

8.30 a.m. - 6 p.m.<br />

21 Apr. – 9 Jun. <strong>18</strong><br />

Closed<br />

9 a.m. to 12 noon 3.30 to 6 p.m.<br />

29 Oct. - <strong>17</strong> Dec. <strong>17</strong> / 22 Apr. - 10 Jun. <strong>18</strong><br />

Closed<br />

Saas-Almagell<br />

Dorfplatz 1<br />

3905 Saas-Almagell<br />

Tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 88<br />

info@saas-almagell.ch<br />

Day Morning Afternoon<br />

Monday to Friday<br />

Saturday<br />

Sunday and public<br />

holidays<br />

8.30 a.m. to 12 noon 2 to 6 p.m.<br />

16 Oct. - 15 Dec. <strong>17</strong> / 9 Apr. - 11 Jun. <strong>18</strong><br />

8.30 to 10.30 a.m. 3 to 6 p.m.<br />

8.30 a.m. to 12 noon 2 to 6 p.m.<br />

7 Oct. - 23 Dec. <strong>17</strong> / 7 Apr. - 30 Jun. <strong>18</strong><br />

8.30 to 11 a.m. Closed<br />

9 a.m. to 12 noon Closed<br />

until 24 Dec. <strong>17</strong> and 7 Jan. - 21 Jan. <strong>18</strong><br />

and from 8 Apr. <strong>18</strong><br />

Closed<br />

Saas-Balen<br />

Post<br />

3908 Saas-Balen<br />

Tel. +41 27 957 21 43<br />

info@saas-balen.ch<br />

Day Morning Afternoon<br />

Monday to Friday<br />

Saturday<br />

Sunday and public<br />

holidays<br />

8.15 to 11.30 a.m. 4.30 to 6.30 p.m.<br />

until <strong>18</strong> Dec. <strong>17</strong><br />

9.45 to 11.30 a.m. 4.30 to 6.30 p.m.<br />

8.15 a.m. to 12 noon 4.00 - 6.00 p.m.<br />

until 23 Dec.<strong>17</strong><br />

9.45 a.m. to 12 noon Closed<br />

8 to 11 a.m. Closed<br />

until 24 Dec. <strong>17</strong><br />

Closed<br />

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FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE


Saas-Grund<br />

Dorfplatz<br />

3910 Saas-Grund<br />

Tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 55<br />

info@saas-grund.ch<br />

Day Morning Afternoon<br />

Monday to Friday<br />

Saturday<br />

Sunday and public<br />

holidays<br />

8.30 a.m. to 12 noon 2 to 6 p.m.<br />

16 Oct. - 22 Dec.<strong>17</strong> and 9 Apr. - 11 Jun <strong>18</strong><br />

10 a.m. to 12 noon 4 to 6 p.m.<br />

8.30 a.m. to 12 noon 2 to 6 p.m.<br />

6 Jan. - 27 Jan. <strong>18</strong> and 7 Apr. - 30 Jun. <strong>18</strong><br />

2 to 6 p.m.<br />

22 Oct. - 23 Dec. <strong>17</strong> and 7 Apr. - 9 Jun. <strong>18</strong><br />

Closed<br />

9 a.m. to 12 noon 3.30 - 6 p.m.<br />

15 Oct. - 24 Dec.<strong>17</strong> and 7 Jan. - 21 Jan.<br />

<strong>18</strong> und 8 Apr. - 2 Jul. <strong>18</strong><br />

Closed<br />

FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE 9


EVERYTHING FROM A TO Z<br />

So that your holiday can be a stress-free experience<br />

all the way from A to Z. Crucial information at<br />

a glance. Make the most of your holiday from the<br />

very first to the very last minute.


THE SAAS VALLEY FROM A-Z<br />

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE<br />

Subject to timetable changes.<br />

Furka car train (Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn)<br />

Fri - Mon from Oberwald: 5.35, 6.05 a.m. every 30min until 9.35p.m.<br />

Tue – Thur from Oberwald: 05.35, 06.35 a.m. every 60min. until<br />

9.35p.m.<br />

Fri - Mon from Realp: 6.05, 6.35 a.m. every 30 min. until 10.05 p.m.<br />

Tue – Thur from Realp: 6.05, 7.05 a.m. every 60 min. until 22.05 p.m.<br />

Lötschberg car train (BLS)<br />

Sat. - Thur. from Kandersteg:<br />

5.50 a.m. - 11.50 p.m.<br />

every 30 min. until 9.50 p.m.<br />

Sat. - Thur from Goppenstein:<br />

5.50 a.m. - 11.20 p.m.<br />

every 30 min. until 10.20 p.m.<br />

Fri. from Kandersteg:<br />

5.50 a.m. until 10.50 p.m.,<br />

last train 11.50 p.m.<br />

Fri. from Goppenstein: 5.50 a.m. until 11.20 p.m. every 30 min.<br />

Simplon car train (SBB)<br />

Daily from Iselle<br />

7.36 a.m. – 22.31 p.m. every 90 min<br />

6.04 a.m. (Mon – Fri)<br />

Daily from Brig<br />

6.59 a.m. – 21.59 p.m. every 90 min<br />

5.29 a.m. (Mon – Fri)<br />

More information on www.sbb.ch<br />

Our tip:<br />

Discounted tickets for the Lötschberg car train are<br />

available in all tourist offices in the Free Republic of<br />

Holidays Saas-Fee and at the cablecar Hohsaas.<br />

ALLALIN NEWS<br />

The guests’ newspaper of the Free Republic of Holidays of Saas-<br />

Fee with the calendar of events and current news. Available in tourist<br />

offices and at newspaper stands.<br />

Note:<br />

Want to read the guests’ newspaper from the comfort of your own<br />

home? Subscribe now at finance@saas-fee.ch or at www.saasfee.ch/allalin<br />

news<br />

Annual subscription (<strong>18</strong> issues) Switzerland: CHF 39.-<br />

Abroad: CHF 65.-<br />

BANKS<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Raiffeisenbank<br />

Beim Dorfplatz<br />

tel. +41 27 955 19 00<br />

UBS AG<br />

Marienhof<br />

tel. +41 27 958 99 11<br />

Walliser Kantonalbank<br />

Dorfplatz 9<br />

tel. 084 895 29 52<br />

Saas-Grund<br />

Raiffeisenbank<br />

Dorfplatz<br />

tel. +41 27 955 19 00<br />

Walliser Kantonalbank<br />

Talstrasse<br />

Haus Wiedersehen<br />

tel. 0848 952 952<br />

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THE SAAS VALLEY FROM A-Z


CAR HIRE<br />

At Saas-Fee’s multi-storey car<br />

park (Terminal B, directly by the<br />

entrance) you can reserve a<br />

Mobility Car.<br />

CASH MACHINES<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Post<br />

UBS<br />

Raiffeisenbank<br />

Walliser Kantonalbank<br />

Saas-Almagell<br />

Raiffeisenbank<br />

(Cash withdrawal also possible<br />

at the tourist office p.8 Only with<br />

Postcard, max. CHF 500.–)<br />

Information/reservations:<br />

www.mobility.ch<br />

tel.: +41 (0)84 882 48 12<br />

Saas-Grund<br />

UBS<br />

Raiffeisenbank<br />

Walliser Kantonalbank<br />

Saas-Balen<br />

Tourist office<br />

(Cash withdrawal only possible<br />

with a Postcard and only during<br />

opening times p.8)<br />

CHURCH SERVICES<br />

Catholic<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Saas-Grund<br />

Monday 8 a.m. Wednesday 9 a.m.<br />

Thursday 8 a.m. Friday 8 a.m.<br />

Saturday 7 p.m. Saturday 7 p.m.<br />

Sunday and general<br />

holidays<br />

9 a.m.<br />

Sunday and general<br />

holidays<br />

9 a.m.<br />

Saas-Almagell<br />

Saas-Balen<br />

Tuesday 8 a.m. Tuesday 7.30 p.m.<br />

Friday 8 a.m. Thursday 8 a.m.<br />

Saturday<br />

5.30 p.m.<br />

Sunday and general<br />

holidays<br />

10.30 a.m.<br />

7.30 p.m.<br />

Sunday and general<br />

holidays<br />

10.30<br />

a.m.<br />

During the school holidays<br />

on Thursday<br />

7.30 p.m.<br />

first Friday of the<br />

month<br />

7.30 p.m.<br />

Protestant<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

24. December 9 p.m<br />

25. December 10 a.m.<br />

31. December 5 p.m.<br />

February & March every Sunday<br />

10 a.m.<br />

30. march Good Friday 10 a.m.<br />

01. April Easter 10 a.m.<br />

THE SAAS VALLEY FROM A-Z 13


CURR<strong>EN</strong>CY EXCHANGE<br />

Money can be changed at all banks. Additional currency exchange<br />

points:<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

PostBus travel service<br />

Saas-Grund<br />

Post office counter (euros only)<br />

Saas-Almagell<br />

Servicecenter (euros only)<br />

D<strong>EN</strong>TIST<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Dr. med. dent. Stephan Imseng<br />

Zur alten Post<br />

tel. +41 27 957 20 52<br />

DOCTOR<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Dr. Stephanie + Stefan Kuonen<br />

General practitioners<br />

Haus Pan<br />

tel. +41 27 957 58 59<br />

Saas-Balen<br />

Tourist office<br />

Saas-Balen, Biedermatten<br />

Dr. med. dent. Evi Zengaffinen<br />

Saas-Bidermatten<br />

tel. +41 27 957 30 60<br />

Saas-Grund<br />

Arztpraxis Saastal<br />

General practitioners<br />

Dorfstrasse<br />

tel. +41 27 957 11 55<br />

GIFT VOUCHERS SAAS-FEE SHOPPING<br />

Gift vouchers to the value of<br />

CHF 10, 20, 50 or 100 can be<br />

purchased from the Saas-Fee<br />

tourist office. They may only<br />

be paid for in cash and can be<br />

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS<br />

used at all participating retailers.<br />

For a list of these stores, please<br />

see the Saas-Fee Shopping<br />

information flyer or visit www.<br />

saas-fee.ch/shopping.<br />

Who<br />

Number<br />

General emergency number 112<br />

Rescue service/Air rescue Service 144<br />

Police 1<strong>17</strong><br />

Fire brigade 1<strong>18</strong><br />

Car breakdown service 140<br />

Road conditions 163<br />

Saas-Fee parking office +41 27 958 15 70<br />

Saas-Fee mountain rescue service +41 27 958 11 11<br />

Saas-Grund mountain rescue service +41 27 958 15 95<br />

Saas-Almagell mountain rescue service +41 27 958 11 11<br />

PostAuto travel service (to reserve a<br />

seat on buses to Visp)<br />

+41 58 454 26 16<br />

www.postauto.ch/reservationen<br />

Regional police force +41 27 957 10 26<br />

LUGGAGE TROLLEYS<br />

Luggage trolleys are available<br />

from the Saas-Fee tourist office<br />

for a deposit of CHF 50 or a<br />

valid form of ID. These can be<br />

used free of charge for one<br />

hour. From the second hour<br />

onwards, users will be charged<br />

CHF 10 per hour.<br />

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LOST PROPERTY OFFICE<br />

In the respective tourist office (p.8/9).<br />

PARKING SAAS-FEE<br />

Duration Full rate with Citizens› Pass<br />

Up to 3 h<br />

Up to 4 h<br />

Up to 5 h<br />

Up to 6 h<br />

Up to 7 h<br />

Up to 8 h<br />

Up to 12h<br />

Up to 24 h<br />

from 2.-7. extra days<br />

from 8.-14. extra days<br />

15+ extra days<br />

First week<br />

Second week<br />

Gratis<br />

CHF 5.–<br />

CHF 8.–<br />

CHF 11.–<br />

CHF 12.–<br />

CHF 13.–<br />

CHF 15.–<br />

CHF 19.–<br />

CHF 19.– *<br />

CHF 19.– *<br />

CHF 19.– *<br />

CHF 133.–<br />

CHF 266.–<br />

Gratis<br />

CHF 5.–<br />

CHF 8.–<br />

CHF 11.–<br />

CHF 12.–<br />

CHF 13.–<br />

CHF 15.–<br />

CHF 19.–<br />

CHF 14.– *<br />

CHF 9.50 *<br />

CHF 7.50 *<br />

CHF 103.–<br />

CHF 169.50<br />

Caravans/camper cans (per day) CHF 23.50<br />

* per day.<br />

€ (Euro) depending on the course!<br />

Note:<br />

All guests using the Saas-Fee campground must<br />

report to the Saas-Fee tourist office upon arrival<br />

and pay the tourist tax and Citizens’ Pass fees.<br />

PHARMACIES<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Vallesia Apotheke<br />

Obere Dorfstrasse 25<br />

tel. +41 27 957 26 <strong>18</strong><br />

Saas-Grund<br />

Saastal Apotheke<br />

Haus Sportina<br />

tel. +41 27 957 16 04<br />

PICK UP SERVICE<br />

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

can make a call to your accommodation free of charge from the<br />

telephone points. Guests arriving by public transport can call their<br />

hotels free of charge from the Saas-Fee tourist office.<br />

Note:<br />

The hotels and some holiday apartments in Saas-Fee offer a free<br />

pick-up service. For further information, contact your landlord or<br />

check your rental agreement or brochure.<br />

THE SAAS VALLEY FROM A-Z 15


PUBLIC TRANSPORT<br />

Saas-Fee local bus<br />

Local buses connect the village<br />

to the Saas-Fee ski resort.<br />

Timetables for the various routes<br />

are available at the Saas-<br />

Fee tourist office and are included<br />

on the ski slope map.<br />

REFUSE COLLECTION<br />

In Saas-Fee and Saas-Almagell,<br />

rubbish bags should be deposited<br />

in the bin compound. In<br />

Saas-Balen and Saas-Grund,<br />

rubbish is collected from the<br />

roadside every Tuesday and<br />

Friday morning. Please only<br />

use the designated bin bags<br />

that are subject to a disposal<br />

PostBus<br />

The PostBus offer safe and efficient<br />

travel. Avoid the tiresome<br />

search for parking spaces and<br />

discover the Free Republic of<br />

Holidays Saas-Fee on the Post-<br />

Bus – stress-free, comfortable,<br />

and free of charge with the Citizens’<br />

pass! Timetables for public<br />

bus lines are available at all<br />

tourist offices and post offices.<br />

Ski bus<br />

Give your car a “brake” and<br />

hop on the ski bus to reach<br />

the Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund,<br />

Saas-Almagell and Saas-Balen<br />

ski resorts. Travel on ski buses<br />

is free of charge with your Citizens’<br />

pass.<br />

charge. These bags can be<br />

purchased individually or in packs<br />

from supermarkets. Cardboard<br />

should be tied together and taken<br />

to the bin compound. Paper,<br />

glass, aluminium and PET should<br />

be disposed of separately at the<br />

following locations:<br />

Saas-Fee: Recycling point at the entrance to the village<br />

Saas-Grund: Recycling bins behind the post office<br />

Saas-Almagell: Recycling container in the Lee car park behind<br />

the small lake at the Service Centre.<br />

Saas-Balen: Recycling bins behind the school building<br />

Note:<br />

In the Saas Valley, all paper (except in Saas-<br />

Fee) and cardboard must be tied together<br />

with green string. This is available from the local<br />

municipal administration, at the servicecenter in<br />

Saas-Almagell and in the most supermarkets.<br />

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THE SAAS VALLEY FROM A-Z


SKIDEPOT<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Various sports shops and hotels<br />

have ski depots close to<br />

the cableway stations. Lockable<br />

ski stands and public ski<br />

lockers are available for hire at<br />

the valley station of the Alpin<br />

Express.<br />

SHOPPING<br />

During the winter season, most<br />

shops are open Monday to<br />

Saturday from 8.30 a.m. to 12<br />

noon and from 2 to 6:30 p.m.<br />

Saas-Grund<br />

Ski lockers for groups and individuals<br />

are also available at<br />

Kreuzboden. Locker keys can<br />

be collected from the Saas-<br />

Grund cableway ticket counter.<br />

Advance booking required!<br />

Many shops are also open for a<br />

few hours on Sundays. Bakeries<br />

are open from 7 a.m.<br />

TAXI (ELECTRIC)<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Bolero: tel. +41 27 957 70 20<br />

Edelweiss: tel. +41 77 443 73 32<br />

TAXI<br />

Saas-Grund<br />

Pauli Reisen<br />

tel. +41 27 957 <strong>17</strong> 57<br />

TRAINS/POSTBUS<br />

There are direct trains to Visp<br />

from Basel, Berne, Geneva<br />

and Zurich. From Visp, it is a<br />

half-hour journey on the Post-<br />

Bus to the Free Republic of<br />

Holidays Saas-Fee.<br />

Saas-Almagell<br />

Taxi Zurbriggen<br />

tel. +41 79 693 00 00<br />

note:<br />

You can find detailed timetables<br />

at www.sbb.ch.<br />

At weekends, we recommend<br />

that you reserve a place for the<br />

return journey to Visp.<br />

THE SAAS VALLEY FROM A-Z <strong>17</strong>


COMFORT, <strong>EN</strong>JOYM<strong>EN</strong>T, EXPERI<strong>EN</strong>CE:<br />

THE SAAS VALLEY CABLE CARS<br />

Comfortably float up to great excursion destinations.<br />

Be on the pistes quickly and easily whilst<br />

marvelling at the unique world of glaciers and the<br />

<strong>18</strong> four thousand metre peaks from a panoramic<br />

gondola. The various gondolas and ski lifts of the<br />

Free Republic of Holidays are at your disposal making<br />

your winter holiday an unforgettable experience!


TIMETABLE WINTER 20<strong>17</strong>/<strong>18</strong><br />

Cableways Saas-Fee<br />

November 20<strong>17</strong> December 20<strong>17</strong> Janua<br />

Alpin Express *<br />

Spielboden<br />

1. Sektion<br />

Felskinn ***<br />

Metro-Alpin<br />

Spielboden 2.<br />

Sektion Längfluh<br />

Hannig<br />

Plattjen<br />

1. - 19. Nov. <strong>17</strong><br />

8.30 a.m. - 4<br />

p.m.<br />

open on WE *<br />

25.11. / 26.11. +<br />

02./03. + 08. -<br />

10.12.<strong>17</strong>*<br />

8.30 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br />

16 Dec. <strong>17</strong> - 1<br />

8.30 a.m. -<br />

Last mountain trip to<br />

20 Nov. <strong>17</strong> - 10 Feb.<br />

8.15 a.m. - 4 p.m. / 8.30 a.m.<br />

1 Nov. <strong>17</strong> - 10 Feb. <strong>18</strong><br />

8.45 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br />

Last mountain trip 3.45 p.m.<br />

2 Dec. <strong>17</strong> Δ - 10 F<br />

8.30 a.m. - 4.15<br />

16 Dec. <strong>17</strong> -<br />

9.15 a.m. -<br />

16.12.<strong>17</strong> - 1<br />

08.30 a.m.<br />

Cableways Saas-Grund<br />

November 20<strong>17</strong> December 20<strong>17</strong> Janua<br />

Kreuzboden<br />

Hohsaas<br />

Cableways Saas-Almagell<br />

2. - 3.12.<strong>17</strong> Δ<br />

8. - 10 Dec. <strong>17</strong> Δ<br />

16. - <strong>17</strong> Dec. <strong>17</strong> Δ<br />

09.00 - 16.00<br />

23 Dec. <strong>17</strong><br />

9 a.m. -<br />

23 Dec. <strong>17</strong><br />

9.15 a.m. -<br />

November 20<strong>17</strong> December 20<strong>17</strong> Janua<br />

Furggstalden<br />

Heidbodmen<br />

* The Alpin Express will remain closed as a result of remedial work on the following<br />

dates: 20 - 24.11.<strong>17</strong> / 27.11. - 01.12.<strong>17</strong> / 04.12. - 07.12.<strong>17</strong> / 11.12. - 15.12.<strong>17</strong><br />

** 08.01.<strong>18</strong> - 12.01.<strong>18</strong> / 15.01.<strong>18</strong> - 19.01.<strong>18</strong> / 22.01.<strong>18</strong> - 26.01.<strong>18</strong> from 09.00h to 16.15h<br />

*** Felskinnbahn from 16.04. to 21.05.20<strong>18</strong> daily 1 journey up the mountain at 16.30h<br />

plus on Saturday 1 journey at 07.30h (costs CHF 40.00, extra journey, no discount<br />

possible)<br />

From 09.04.<strong>18</strong>, depending on snow and piste conditions, either Felskinnbahn or<br />

Alpin Express in operation.<br />

CABLEWAYS IN THE FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE<br />

Saastal Bergbahnen AG<br />

Saas-Fee / Saas-Almagell<br />

tel. +41 27 958 11 00<br />

bergbahnen@saas-fee.ch<br />

www.saas-fee.ch/bergbahnen<br />

Dorfskilift Saas-Balen<br />

Saas-Balen tel. +41 27 957 21 43<br />

Bergbahnen Hohsaas AG<br />

Saas-Grund<br />

tel. +41 27 958 15 80<br />

info@hohsaas.info<br />

www.hohsaas.ch<br />

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y 20<strong>18</strong> February 20<strong>18</strong> March 20<strong>18</strong> April 20<strong>18</strong><br />

0 Feb. <strong>18</strong> **<br />

4.15 p.m.<br />

Felskinn 3.45 p.m.<br />

<strong>18</strong><br />

- 4.15 p.m.<br />

eb. <strong>18</strong> **<br />

p.m.<br />

10 Feb. <strong>18</strong><br />

4.15 p.m.<br />

0.02.<strong>18</strong> **<br />

- 4.15 p.m.<br />

11 Feb. <strong>18</strong> - 15 Apr. <strong>18</strong><br />

8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.<br />

Last mountain trip to Felskinn 4 p.m.<br />

11 Feb. <strong>18</strong> - 15 Apr. <strong>18</strong><br />

8.15 a.m. - 4.15 p.m. /<br />

8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.<br />

11 Feb. <strong>18</strong> - 15 Apr. <strong>18</strong><br />

8.45 a.m. - 4.15 p.m.<br />

Last mountain trip 4 p.m.<br />

11 Feb. <strong>18</strong> - 15 Apr. <strong>18</strong><br />

8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.<br />

11 Feb. <strong>18</strong> - 8 Apr. <strong>18</strong><br />

9.15 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.<br />

11.02.<strong>18</strong> - 08.04.<strong>18</strong><br />

08.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.<br />

ry 20<strong>18</strong> February 20<strong>18</strong> March 20<strong>18</strong> April 20<strong>18</strong><br />

- 3 Feb. <strong>18</strong><br />

4 p.m.<br />

- 3 Feb. <strong>18</strong><br />

3.45 p.m.<br />

4 Feb. <strong>18</strong> - 8 Apr. <strong>18</strong><br />

9 a.m. - 4.15 p.m.<br />

4 Feb. <strong>18</strong> - 8 Apr. <strong>18</strong><br />

9.15 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br />

ry 20<strong>18</strong> February 20<strong>18</strong> March 20<strong>18</strong> April 20<strong>18</strong><br />

22 Dec. <strong>17</strong> - 8 Apr. <strong>18</strong><br />

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br />

22 Dec.<strong>17</strong> - 8 Apr. <strong>18</strong><br />

9.15 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br />

Caution: No liability is accepted for exact adherence to the timetable.<br />

Δ The opening depends on the snow conditions.<br />

IN ADDITION TO THE TICKET PRICE, THE SAAS VALLEY<br />

CABLEWAYS CHARGE A FEE OF CHF 5.– FOR EACH RFID<br />

SMARTCARD OR KEY CARD. THIS CARD BECOMES THE<br />

PROPERTY OF THE PURCHASER. IT IS REUSABLE AND<br />

CAN ALSO BE USED AT A NUMBER OF OTHER SKI RE-<br />

SORTS. BERGBAHN<strong>EN</strong> HOHSAAS AG IN SAAS GRUND<br />

CHARGES A DEPOSIT OF CHF 5.– FOR EVERY KEY CARD<br />

PURCHASED. THIS DEPOSIT IS REIMBURSED UPON RE-<br />

TURN OF THE CARD (DEPOSIT ONLY APPLIES TO KEY<br />

CARDS PURCHASED IN SAAS GRUND).<br />

CABLEWAYS 21


22<br />

FOOD AND DRINK


FOOD AND DRINK 23


SINGLE FARES FOR NON-SKIERS<br />

<<br />

= Ascent<br />

><br />

= Descent<br />

><br />

<<br />

= Ascent and descent<br />

Route<br />

Saas-Fee – Allalin<br />

Saas-Fee – Felskinn<br />

Saas-Fee - Morenia<br />

Saas-Fee - Plattjen<br />

Saas-Fee - Hannig<br />

Saas-Fee - Spielboden<br />

Saas-Fee - Längfluh<br />

Spielboden - Längfluh<br />

Saas-Grund - Kreuzboden<br />

Saas-Grund - Hohsaas<br />

Kreuzboden - Hohsaas<br />

Saas-Almagell - Furggstalden<br />

Furggstalden - Heidbodme<br />

Saas-Almagell - Heidbodme<br />

Saas-Almagell - Heidbodme -<br />

Furggstalden<br />

< > < > < > < > < > < > < > > < > > < > > < > < > < > ><br />

< < < < < < < < < < < < <<br />

Adults<br />

(16+)<br />

CHF<br />

56.–<br />

75.–<br />

32.–<br />

46.–<br />

25.–<br />

36.–<br />

30.-<br />

46.–<br />

37.–<br />

52.–<br />

16.–<br />

22.–<br />

26.–<br />

22.–<br />

32.–<br />

33.–<br />

27.–<br />

41.–<br />

23.–<br />

20.–<br />

28.–<br />

10.–<br />

14.–<br />

13.–<br />

<strong>17</strong>.–<br />

20.–<br />

27.–<br />

Children<br />

(aged 6 to<br />

15.99)<br />

CHF<br />

28.–<br />

37.50<br />

16.–<br />

23.–<br />

12.50<br />

22.–<br />

15.–<br />

23.–<br />

<strong>18</strong>.50<br />

26.–<br />

8.–<br />

11.–<br />

13.–<br />

11.–<br />

16.–<br />

16.50<br />

13.50<br />

20.50<br />

11.50<br />

10.–<br />

14.–<br />

5.–<br />

7.–<br />

6.50<br />

8.50<br />

10.–<br />

13.50<br />

Group*<br />

(Adults)<br />

CHF<br />

45.–<br />

60.–<br />

25.–<br />

37.–<br />

20.–<br />

29.–<br />

24.–<br />

37.–<br />

30.–<br />

42.–<br />

13.–<br />

<strong>18</strong>.–<br />

20.80<br />

<strong>17</strong>.60<br />

25.60<br />

26.40<br />

21.60<br />

32.80<br />

<strong>18</strong>.40<br />

16.–<br />

22.40<br />

8.–<br />

11.–<br />

10.–<br />

14.–<br />

16.–<br />

22.–<br />

Group*<br />

(Children)<br />

CHF<br />

22.50<br />

30.–<br />

12.50<br />

<strong>18</strong>.50<br />

10.–<br />

14.50<br />

12.–<br />

<strong>18</strong>.50<br />

15.–<br />

21.–<br />

6.50<br />

9.–<br />

10.40<br />

8.80<br />

12.80<br />

13.20<br />

10.80<br />

16.40<br />

9.20<br />

8.–<br />

11.20<br />

4.–<br />

5.50<br />

5.–<br />

7.–<br />

8.–<br />

11.–<br />

24.– 12.– 19.– 10.–<br />

Children under six travel free of charge.<br />

Price reductions<br />

Informations at the ticket counter for reductions with: Swiss Pass,<br />

Swiss Travel Pass, Euro Rail, IV-Pass. Passes providing entitlement<br />

to discounts must be displayed.<br />

Groups (10+ passengers)<br />

In a case of groups one person can travel for free with 10 paying<br />

pedestrians (group rate with one person travelling for free available<br />

only if one person pays cash for all). Junior pass is accepted.<br />

Dogs:<br />

In Saas-Fee, Saas-Almagell and Saas- Grund dogs measuring<br />

over 30 cm in height pay a quarter of the adult charge.<br />

Reductions cannot be cumulated. All rates are subject to change.<br />

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WINTER HIKING PASS<br />

Saas-Fee / Saas valley<br />

Valid for 6 consecutive days on all lifts in the Free Republic of Holidays<br />

Saas-Fee.<br />

Prices: CHF 150.– Adults with Citizens’ pass<br />

CHF 208.– Adults regular rate<br />

CHF 120.– Children with Citizens’ pass<br />

CHF 167.– Children regular rate<br />

Valid for 4 consecutive days on all lifts in the Free Republic of Holidays<br />

Saas-Fee.<br />

Prices: CHF 115.– Adults with Citizens’ pass<br />

CHF 135.– Adults regular rate<br />

CHF 91.– Children with Citizens’ pass<br />

CHF 127.– Children regular rate<br />

Valid for 2 consecutive days on all lifts in the Free Republic of Holidays<br />

Saas-Fee.<br />

Prices: CHF 72.– Adults with Citizens’ pass<br />

CHF 98.– Adults regular rate<br />

CHF 52.– Children with Citizens’ pass<br />

CHF 72.– Children regular rate<br />

Hohsaas<br />

Valid for 6 consecutive days on the Saas-Grund – Kreuzboden –<br />

Hohsaas lift.<br />

Prices: CHF 99.– Adults with Citizens’ pass<br />

CHF 123.– Adults regular rate<br />

CHF 59.– Children with Citizens’ pass<br />

CHF 75.– Children regular rate<br />

Children: aged 6 to 15.99<br />

Adults: 16+<br />

Children under 6 travel free of charge. Passes and more information<br />

are available at any cableway office in the Free Republic of Holidays<br />

Saas-Fee (p.20).<br />

Note:<br />

The winter hiking passes are not valid for skiers<br />

and snowboarders.<br />

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DESTINATION PASS<br />

Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Almagell, Saas-Balen<br />

No. of days<br />

Adults and<br />

senior citizens<br />

(20+)<br />

Youths (aged<br />

16 to 19.99)<br />

(All prices in CHF)<br />

Children<br />

(aged 6<br />

to15.99)<br />

2 145.- 123.- 73.-<br />

3 209.- <strong>17</strong>9.- 105.-<br />

4 271.- 230.- 136.-<br />

5 329.- 280.- 165.-<br />

6 379.- 322.- 190.-<br />

6½ 404.- 343.- 202.-<br />

7 429.- 365.- 215.-<br />

8 476.- 405.- 238.-<br />

9 521.- 443.- 261.-<br />

10 563.- 479.- 282.-<br />

11 596.- 507.- 298.-<br />

12 630.- 536.- 315.-<br />

13 664.- 564.- 332.-<br />

14 689.- 586.- 345.-<br />

5/7 373.- 3<strong>17</strong>.- <strong>18</strong>7.-<br />

8/10 535.- 455.- 268.-<br />

11/13 665.- 565.- 333.-<br />

• Child and youth prices now depend on exact age rather<br />

than year of birth<br />

• No charge for children aged 8.99 and under when<br />

accompanied by a parent holding a ski pass for six days or<br />

more and a Citizens’ Pass<br />

• Discounts for groups of 20 full-paying individuals<br />

(conditions on request)<br />

• Participation in the Adrenalin Cup included<br />

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SKI AREA 1<br />

Saas-Fee Pass (Saas-Fee + Saas-Almagell)<br />

No. of days<br />

Adults and<br />

senior citizens<br />

(20+)<br />

Youths (aged<br />

16 to 19.99)<br />

(All prices in CHF)<br />

Children<br />

(aged 6 to<br />

15.99)<br />

from 11.00 66.- 55.- 31.-<br />

from 12.00 62.- 53.- 30.-<br />

1 73.- 61.- 36.-<br />

2 144.- 122.- 72.-<br />

3 194.- 164.- 97.-<br />

4 259.- 220.- 130.-<br />

5 320.- 272.- 160.-<br />

6 365.- 311.- <strong>18</strong>3.-<br />

6½ 403.- 342.- 202.-<br />

7 419.- 356.- 210.-<br />

8 461.- 392.- 230.-<br />

9 502.- 427.- 251.-<br />

10 543.- 461.- 271.-<br />

11 573.- 487.- 288.-<br />

12 603.- 513.- 302.-<br />

13 634.- 539.- 3<strong>17</strong>.-<br />

14 656.- 558.- 328.-<br />

5 out of 7 334.- 284.- 167.-<br />

8 out of 10 475.- 404.- 238.-<br />

11out of 13 591.- 502.- 295.-<br />

• Child and youth prices now depend on exact age rather than<br />

year of birth<br />

• No charge for children aged 8.99 and under when accompanied<br />

by a parent holding a ski pass for six days or more and a<br />

Citizens’ Pass<br />

• Incl. free travel on ski bus from Saas-Almagell to Saas-Fee for<br />

Citizens’ Pass holders<br />

• Holders of a Citizens’ Pass and a ski pass for six days or<br />

more receive one free admission to the indoor pool and spa<br />

at Aqua Allalin<br />

• Participation in the Adrenalin Cup included<br />

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SKI AREA 2<br />

Saas-Grund<br />

No. of days<br />

Adults and<br />

senior citizens<br />

(20+)<br />

Youths (aged<br />

16 to 19.99)<br />

(All prices in CHF)<br />

Children<br />

(aged 6 to<br />

15.99)<br />

½ from 11a.m. 49.- 41.- 31.-<br />

½ from 12 noon 46.- 36.- 27.-<br />

½ from 1 p.m. 43.- 33.- 25.-<br />

from 3.15 p.m. 10.- 10.- 10.-<br />

1 54.- 44.- 33.-<br />

2 106.- 87.- 65.-<br />

3 149.- 122.- 91.-<br />

4 192.- 157.- 1<strong>17</strong>.-<br />

5 223.- <strong>18</strong>8.- 142.-<br />

6 * 245.- 209.- 158.-<br />

6.5 273.- 224.- 167.-<br />

7 283.- 232.- <strong>17</strong>3.-<br />

8 307.- 252.- <strong>18</strong>7.-<br />

12 399.- 327.- 243.-<br />

13 421.- 345.- 257.-<br />

14 443.- 363.- 270.-<br />

5/7 247.- 203.- 151.-<br />

8/10 337.- 276.- 206.-<br />

11/13 422.- 346.- 257.-<br />

* Flexcard, 6 days selectable during the whole season<br />

• Child and youth prices now depend on exact age rather than<br />

year of birth<br />

• Children aged 8.99 and under travel free of charge when both<br />

parents purchase a ski pass for six days or more<br />

• Holders of a ski pass for six days or more receive one free<br />

admission to the indoor pool at Aqua Allalin.<br />

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SKI AREA 3<br />

Saas-Almagell<br />

No. of days<br />

Adults and<br />

senior citizens<br />

(20+)<br />

Youths (aged<br />

16 to 19.99)<br />

(All prices in CHF)<br />

Children<br />

(aged 6 to<br />

15.99)<br />

0.5 38.- 32.- 23.-<br />

1 45.- 38.- 27.-<br />

2 89.- 76.- 53.-<br />

3 129.- 109.- 77.-<br />

4 164.- 139.- 99.-<br />

5 198.- 168.- 119.-<br />

6 2<strong>18</strong>.- <strong>18</strong>6.- 131.-<br />

6.5 233.- 198.- 139.-<br />

7 246.- 209.- 148.-<br />

8 269.- 229.- 161.-<br />

9 297.- 253.- <strong>17</strong>9.-<br />

10 319.- 271.- 191.-<br />

11 342.- 291.- 205.-<br />

12 368.- 313.- 220.-<br />

13 396.- 337.- 238.-<br />

14 414.- 352.- 249.-<br />

5 out of 7 215.- <strong>18</strong>3.- 129.-<br />

8 out of 10 295.- 251.- <strong>17</strong>7.-<br />

11 out of 13 366.- 311.- 219.-<br />

• Child and youth prices now depend on exact age rather<br />

than year of birth<br />

• No charge for children aged 8.99 and under when accompanied<br />

by a parent holding a ski pass for six days or more<br />

and a Citizens’ Pass<br />

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Saas-Almagell plus Saas-Fee with Citzens` Pass<br />

No. of days<br />

Adults and<br />

senior citizens<br />

(20+)<br />

Youths (aged<br />

16 to 19.99)<br />

(All prices in CHF)<br />

Children<br />

(aged 6 to<br />

15.99)<br />

0.5 48.- 31.- 22.-<br />

1 55.- 46.- 32.-<br />

2 108.- 91.- 64.-<br />

3 156.- 131.- 93.-<br />

4 199.- 167.- 119.-<br />

5 240.- 202.- 143.-<br />

6 264.- 224.- 157.-<br />

6½ 282.- 238.- 167.-<br />

7 298.- 251.- <strong>17</strong>8.-<br />

8 326.- 275.- 194.-<br />

9 360.- 304.- 215.-<br />

10 387.- 326.- 230.-<br />

11 415.- 350.- 246.-<br />

12 446.- 376.- 264.-<br />

13 480.- 405.- 286.-<br />

14 502.- 423.- 299.-<br />

• Child and youth prices now depend on exact age rather<br />

than year of birth<br />

• Holders of a Citizens’ Pass and a ski pass valid for two to five<br />

days also receive a one-day ski pass for the Saas-Fee ski<br />

area<br />

• Holders of a Citizens’ Pass and a ski pass valid for six days or<br />

more also receive a three-day ski pass for the Saas-Fee ski<br />

area<br />

• Incl. free travel on ski bus from Saas-Almagell to Saas-Fee for<br />

Citizens’ Pass holders<br />

• No charge for children aged 8.99 and under when accompanied<br />

by a parent holding a ski pass for six days or more and a<br />

Citizens’ Pass. Additional charge of CHF 20.- per child for the<br />

Saas-Fee ski area.<br />

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AREA<br />

Plattjen / Hannig<br />

No. of days<br />

Adults and senior<br />

citizens (20+)<br />

Children (aged 6 to<br />

15.99)<br />

1 45.- 23.-<br />

AREA<br />

Village lift Saas-Balen<br />

No. of days<br />

Adults and senior<br />

citizens (16+)<br />

(All prices in CHF)<br />

Children (aged 6 to<br />

15.99)<br />

½ from 12 noon 12.- 9.-<br />

1 15.- 11. -<br />

2 28.- <strong>17</strong>.-<br />

3 41.- 25.-<br />

4 53.- 33.-<br />

5 65.- 40.-<br />

6 75.- 50.-<br />

AREA<br />

Village lifts Saas-Fee<br />

No. of days<br />

Adults and senior<br />

citizens (16+)<br />

(All prices in CHF)<br />

Children (aged 6 to<br />

15.99)<br />

½ from 12 noon 26.- 13.-<br />

1 40.- 20.-<br />

2 58.- 29.-<br />

3 80.- 40.-<br />

4 98.- 49.-<br />

AREA<br />

Village lift Saas-Grund (Sledging or Skiing)<br />

No. of days<br />

Adults and Children<br />

1/2 5.-<br />

1 9.-<br />

Evening events per person: CHF 5.-<br />

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WINTER HOLIDAYS IN THE FREE REPUBLIC<br />

OF HOLIDAYS OF SAAS-FEE: LIMITLESS POS-<br />

SIBILITIES, HIGHLIGHTS AND EXPERI<strong>EN</strong>CES<br />

The Saas Valley is undeniably a paradise for skiers<br />

and snowboarders but that’s not all. Whether glacier<br />

trekking, ice climbing, curling or night tobogganing:<br />

the Free Republic of Holidays offers countless<br />

possibilities to make your winter holiday perfect and<br />

unique.


SKI AREAS<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Total lenght of slopes: 100 km<br />

Number of lifts: 22<br />

Description: Saas-Fee offers everything from gentle<br />

beginner’ slopes and wide carving slopes to<br />

steep World Cup slopes.<br />

Fun freatures: Morenia Freestyle Park offers kickers and rails of<br />

low, medium and high difficulty, and a chill-out<br />

area. There is a junior park by the Leeboden<br />

lift and the Childrenland play area has slalom<br />

figures, a snow carousel and a magic carpet next<br />

to the Kalbermatten lift.<br />

Our tip:<br />

Make your Saas-Fee skiing adventure unforgettable<br />

by participating in the 13 different Adrenalin<br />

Cup challenges!.<br />

Saas-Grund<br />

Total lenght of slopes: 35 km<br />

Number of lifts: 8<br />

Description: Glacier ski slope and fantastic carving slope with<br />

great views – get a little closer to the glaciers.<br />

Fun features: Hohsi Snowland for children with activities programme,<br />

a junior park and a fun park, a kids’ club<br />

and a racing slope with time measurement at<br />

Kreuzboden.<br />

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Our tip:<br />

Saas-Grund is the perfect ski resort for families<br />

with small children.<br />

In 20<strong>17</strong>, the Hohsaas - Saas-Grund ski area -<br />

was commended by skiresort.de, the world›s<br />

largest test portal for ski resorts, as the test<br />

winner in the category «Secret Tip: Leading ski<br />

area up to 40 km of pistes».<br />

Saas-Almagell<br />

Total lenght of slopes: 14 km<br />

Number of lifts: 8<br />

Description: Ambitious skiers, beginners and families will<br />

love this small but perfectly formed resort.<br />

Fun features: A racing slope in Furggstalden and children’s<br />

adventure park with cartoon characters.<br />

Our tip: Kids will love the children’s Ski-Doos in<br />

Furggstalden.<br />

Saas-Balen<br />

Total lenght of slopes: 1 km<br />

Number of lifts: 1<br />

Description: The lift and slope have a gentle inclination so<br />

they are perfect for beginners and small children.<br />

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SNOW SPORT SCHOOLS<br />

DESTINATIONS<br />

ESKIMOS Ski- und<br />

Snowboardschule<br />

Obere Dorfstrasse 62<br />

3906 Saas-Fee<br />

tel. +41 27 957 49 04<br />

www.eskimos.ch<br />

info@eskimos.ch<br />

Optimum Snowsports<br />

Ski & Snowboard School<br />

Obere Dorfstrasse 54<br />

3906 Saas-Fee<br />

tel. +41 27 957 20 39<br />

www.optimumsnowsports.com<br />

info@optimumsnowsports.com<br />

Schweizer Skischule Saas-Fee<br />

Dorfplatz 1<br />

3906 Saas-Fee<br />

tel. +41 27 957 23 48<br />

www.skischule-saas-fee.ch<br />

info@skischule-saas-fee.ch<br />

Schweizer Schneesportschule<br />

Talstation Bergbahnen Hohsaas<br />

3910 Saas-Grund<br />

tel. +41 79 689 67 55<br />

www.skisaas.ch<br />

skischule@saastal.ch<br />

Ski<br />

Snowboard<br />

Freeride<br />

Freestyle<br />

Telemark<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

Personal tuition,<br />

family friendly,<br />

group size max. 6<br />

persons, ski races,<br />

video analysis, children`s<br />

graduation<br />

ceremonies<br />

Private tuition and<br />

Small group- max<br />

6 English speaking<br />

classes with<br />

friendly qualified<br />

instructors.<br />

Swiss Snow League/Academy,<br />

childcare, children`s<br />

ski races,<br />

kids’ disco nights,<br />

Snow & Style night,<br />

skiing for people<br />

with disabilities<br />

Sunday taster<br />

sessions for<br />

small children,<br />

snowman race<br />

on Fridays, small<br />

groups, kids’ club<br />

at the ski area<br />

Britannia mountain hut,<br />

Saas-Fee (3`030 m a.s.l.)<br />

Built in 1912 by British members<br />

of the Alpenclub (hence<br />

the name) the Britannia<br />

mountain hut is one of the<br />

most visited SAC mountain<br />

huts in all of the Alps and is<br />

the starting point for the famous<br />

Haute Route and other<br />

high-Alpine trails.It is situated<br />

about a 90-minute walk from<br />

the Felskinn mountain station.<br />

Note:<br />

The Britannia mountain hut<br />

is open from March. Please<br />

contact the tourist offices in<br />

advance (p.8/9) to find out the<br />

exact date.<br />

Hannig, Saas-Fee<br />

(2`336 m a.s.l.)<br />

The sunny side of Saas-Fee!<br />

Take a break in the Hühnerstall<br />

restaurant and enjoy the<br />

sunshine. If you’re lucky, you<br />

may even catch a glimpse of<br />

some local wildlife hanging out<br />

on the cliffs. You then head<br />

back down on foot or on sledges.<br />

Längfluh, Saas-Fee<br />

(2`870 m a.s.l.)<br />

Experience the glacier right up<br />

close on the Längfluh. Marvel<br />

at the sheer glacier faces, the<br />

majestic peaks of the highest<br />

mountains in Switzerland, and<br />

the summits of the Mischabel<br />

massif.<br />

Mittelallalin, Saas-Fee<br />

(3`500 m a.s.l.)<br />

The world’s highest revolving<br />

restaurant, largest ice grotto<br />

and highest underground<br />

train all in one place! No stay<br />

in Saas-Fee is complete without<br />

a trip to the Mittelallalin.<br />

Opening hours coincide<br />

with the Metro Alpin timetable<br />

(p.25).<br />

Plattjen, Saas-Fee<br />

(2`570 m a.s.l.)<br />

The modern six-person gondola<br />

lift takes you to the<br />

Plattjen area and the nearby<br />

viewpoint, which offers spectacular<br />

views of the Mattmark<br />

reservoir and the Mischabel<br />

massif.<br />

Schweizer Ski- und<br />

Snowboardschule<br />

Service Center<br />

3905 Saas-Almagell<br />

tel. +41 27 957 24 06<br />

www.skischule-saas-almagell.ch<br />

skischule.saas-almagell@bluewin.ch<br />

<br />

Kids’ jamboree<br />

and disco with<br />

Snowli, Sunday<br />

taster sessions<br />

for small children,<br />

snowshoe walking<br />

Ski Zenit<br />

3906 Saas-Fee<br />

tel. +41 77 413 64 40<br />

www.skizenit.ch<br />

www.skiracingcamps.ch<br />

info@skizenit.ch <br />

Very experienced<br />

multinational<br />

instructors and<br />

trainers, personalised<br />

services Popular<br />

with families<br />

Racing technique<br />

training, heli-skiing<br />

around the Valais<br />

and freeriding<br />

available<br />

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Spielboden, Saas-Fee<br />

(2`448 m a.s.l.)<br />

Culinary delights at 2`450 metres<br />

above sea level! Enjoy a<br />

meal at the world’s highest<br />

gourmet restaurant, with the<br />

Dom summit towering above<br />

you and the village of Saas-Fee<br />

at your feet.<br />

Hohsaas, Saas-Grund<br />

(3`200 m a.s.l.)<br />

Experience a high-Alpine panoramic<br />

view across eighteen<br />

4`000-metre peaks. And<br />

if you’re looking for that extra<br />

kick, you can take a snowshoe<br />

tour, a ski tour, or get to know<br />

our <strong>18</strong> majestic peaks a little<br />

better on our partly groomed<br />

themed trail.<br />

Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund<br />

(2`400 m a.s.l.)<br />

This ultimate family location<br />

offers a kids’ club and plenty<br />

of children’s play opportunities<br />

high above Saas-Grund.<br />

Well-maintained hiking trails<br />

and the sledging run down to<br />

Saas-Grund guarantee an unforgettable<br />

winter day out.<br />

Heidbodme, Saas-Almagell<br />

(2`400 m a.s.l.)<br />

Experience spectacular mountain<br />

scenery with superb panoramic<br />

views over the Mischabel<br />

and Monte Rosa massifs.<br />

Felskinn, Saas-Fee<br />

(3`000 m. ü. M.)<br />

The Felskinnbahn - immortalised<br />

in the video to the international<br />

hit, «Last Christmas»,<br />

by Wham! - escorts you directly<br />

from Saas-Fee to Felskinn<br />

(3`000m above sea level), where<br />

perfectly groomed pistes<br />

lead to the Morenia ski resort.<br />

Felskinn is also the starting<br />

point for a number of impressive<br />

hiking routes, such as via<br />

the Fee and Chessjen glaciers<br />

to the Britannia Hut.<br />

Note:<br />

All destinations are shown on<br />

the ski slope map. A copy of<br />

this map can be found in the<br />

centre of this guide, in all tourist<br />

offices in the Free Republic<br />

of Holidays Saas-Fee, and at<br />

the cableway stations.<br />

Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell<br />

(1`893 m a.s.l.)<br />

Take a hike through an old<br />

hamlet and the enchanting<br />

winter landscape above<br />

Saas-Almagell, far from the<br />

hustle and bustle of everyday<br />

life. When you reach the end,<br />

you can sledge back down to<br />

Saas-Almagell.<br />

CABLEWAY RATES<br />

AND SAFETY REGULATIONS<br />

YOU CAN OBTAIN INFORMATION ON CABLE-<br />

WAY RATES AND SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR<br />

THE FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE<br />

FROM CABLEWAY TICKET DESKS OR ONLINE AT<br />

WWW.SAAS-FEE.CH/BERGBAHN<strong>EN</strong>.<br />

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WINTER SPORT OFFERS<br />

ADR<strong>EN</strong>ALIN CUP<br />

The Adrenalin Cup is a unique winter sport experience consisting<br />

of thirteen disciplines to be tackled around the ski areas of the<br />

Saas Valley. The goal is to complete as many disciplines as possible,<br />

and thus to collect as many points as possible. Great prizes<br />

are up for grabs.<br />

Opening times: Daily open according ski slopes<br />

Prices:<br />

Participation in the Adrenaline Cup included<br />

Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 27 958 11 00,<br />

www.saas-fee.ch/adrenalincup<br />

AQUA ALLALIN<br />

Wellness at the highest level. In the Aqua Allalin, embark on an<br />

alpine spa & wellness odyssey. The views of the mountain<br />

panorama are simply breathtaking.<br />

Opening times:<br />

Indoor pool area: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.<br />

Gym:<br />

8 a.m. – 9.30 p.m.<br />

Spa:<br />

10 a.m. – 9.30 p.m.<br />

Information: Aqua Allalin, tel. +41 27 958 50 50,<br />

info@aqua-allalin.ch<br />

Note:<br />

Save 20% with the citizens’ pass!<br />

ALPINE HIGHLIGHTS<br />

Equipped with snowshoes or crampons and ice-picks you can<br />

ex- plore a wide range of glaciers and their deep crevasses always<br />

sur- rounded by a dreamlike snow-covered mountain world. Here<br />

are some ideas for a holiday full of experiences:<br />

- Glacier snow shoe trekking<br />

- Allalinhorn ski tour<br />

- Back country experience / ISTA avalanche course<br />

Information: Saas-Fee Guides, +41 27 957 44 64,<br />

www.saasfeeguides.ch<br />

- «Allalin Plaisir” glacier safari<br />

- «Ice Blue 3000 Plus” snow shoe tour<br />

- «Surprise by Night” raclette-snow shoe tour<br />

Information:<br />

Active Dreams Bergführer Weissmies,<br />

+41 79 328 63 64, www.weissmies.ch<br />

Glacier Trekking, Saas-Fee<br />

Walk on (frozen): water: Equipped with crampons and pimples, you<br />

can explore the Fee Glacier, past Séracs and deep columns.<br />

Opening times: Every Thursday and Saturday or on request<br />

Duration: cir. 5 hours<br />

Information: Saas-Fee Guides, tel. +41 27 957 44 64<br />

Active Dreams Bergführer, tel. +41 79 328 63 64<br />

Gorge Alpine, Feeschlucht Saas-Fee–Saas-Grund<br />

Like canyoning but without the water. Accompanied by a mountain<br />

guide, you will clamber through the wild, rugged Fee canyon<br />

between Saas-Fee and Saas-Grund.<br />

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Opening times: Every Tuesday and Thursday (Active Dreams)<br />

Every Wednesday and Friday (Saas-Fee Guides)<br />

from end of November till mid-April<br />

(4 persons minimum) or on request<br />

Informations Saas-Fee Guides, tel. +41 27 957 44 64<br />

Active Dreams Bergführer, tel. +41 79 328 63 64<br />

Ice climbing, Saas-Fee/Saas-Grund<br />

Our ropes are strong enough but are your nerves? After a thorough<br />

introduction you will be presented with a fascinating world of ice.<br />

Times: On request<br />

Informations Saas-Fee Guides, tel. +41 27 957 44 64, Active<br />

Dreams Mountain Guides, tel. +41 79 328 63 64<br />

ICE SPORTS<br />

A perfect day on the ice like nowhere else. Whether ice skating or<br />

curling: spend a few pleasant hours on the empty ice.<br />

CURLING<br />

Saas-Fee natural ice rink<br />

Opening Times: Daily, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.,<br />

from mid-December to end of February<br />

Informations: Kalbermatten sports ground, tel. +41 27 957 24 54<br />

ICE SKATING<br />

Saas-Fee natural ice rink<br />

Opening Times: Daily, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.,<br />

from mid-December to end of February<br />

Informations: Kalbermatten sports ground, tel. +41 27 957 24 54<br />

ice rink, Saas-Grund<br />

Opening Times: Daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.,<br />

from mid-December to end of March<br />

Information: Saas-Grund tourist office, tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 55<br />

Note:<br />

Becauce of the training from the EHC Saastal the<br />

ice rink is temporary occupied.<br />

Saas-Almagell natural ice rink<br />

Opening Times: Daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.,<br />

from mid-December to end of February<br />

Information: Service-Center Saas-Almagell, tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 88<br />

Saas-Balen natural ice rink<br />

Opening times: Daily, from mid-December to end of February<br />

Information: Saas-Balen tourist office, tel. +41 27 957 21 43<br />

ICE-STICK SHOOTING<br />

Saas-Fee, natural ice rink<br />

Opening Times: Daily, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.,<br />

from mid-December to end of February<br />

Information/<br />

reservations:<br />

Kalbermatten sports ground,<br />

tel. +41 27 957 24 54<br />

Saas-Almagell, natural ice rink<br />

Opening Times: Daily, 4 - 10 p.m.,<br />

from mid-December to end of February<br />

Information/<br />

reservations:<br />

Service-Center Saas-Almagell,<br />

tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 88<br />

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ICE-STICK SHOOTING (COACHED)<br />

Especially suitable for groups and families.<br />

Saas-Grund, natural ice rink<br />

Times:<br />

Tuesday, 7 p.m.<br />

Information/ Saas-Grund tourist office, tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 55<br />

reservations: until Monday 6 p.m.<br />

Saas-Almagell, natural ice rink<br />

Times:<br />

Monday, 8.30 p.m. (min. 6 people)<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Service-Center Saas-Almagell,<br />

tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 88 until Sunday, 6 p.m.<br />

Saas-Balen, natural ice rink<br />

Times:<br />

Tuesday, 8 p.m.<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Post Saas-Balen, tel. +41 27 957 21 43.<br />

until Monday 6 p.m.<br />

MOUNTAIN GUIDES<br />

Saas-Fee Guides, Saas-Fee<br />

tel. +41 27 957 44 64<br />

Mail info@saasfeeguides.ch<br />

Web www.saasfeeguides.com<br />

Active Dreams Mountain Guides Weissmies, Saas-Grund<br />

tel. +41 79 328 63 64 or +41 78 825 82 73<br />

Mail info@weissmies.ch<br />

Web www.weissmies.ch<br />

In the wintertime the Saas valley is an ideal starting point for hiking,<br />

skiing and climbing tours or for powder snow descents. Place<br />

your trust in a top-trained guide and experience an unforgettable<br />

time surrounded by the highest mountains in Switzerland. All tours<br />

and deals can be found on the websites of the mountain sports<br />

schools. Upon request, the mountain guides will also arrange a<br />

personal tour for you.<br />

FONDUE GONDOLA<br />

Bring your wintery day to a close with a cozy gondola ride including<br />

delicious cheese fondue.<br />

reservations: Saastal Bergbahnen AG, tel +41 27 958 11 00,<br />

www.saas-fee.ch/fonduegondel<br />

It can sometimes be the case that the event doesn’t go ahead if<br />

not enough people sign up or due to bad weather conditions.<br />

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING<br />

Escape from everyday life with us on perfectly groomed cross-country<br />

trails through larch forests full of deep snow and along the frozen<br />

Vispa.<br />

Saas Valley<br />

Opening Times: Daily, depending on the conditions.<br />

Length: 26 km (skating and classic)<br />

Information: Saas-Grund tourist office, tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 55<br />

Our tip:<br />

Purchase the Swiss cross-country ski pass for a<br />

one-off payment of CHF 140 and gain access to<br />

almost all cross-country ski trails in Switzerland.<br />

Available from the tourist offices in Saas-Grund,<br />

Saas-Almagell and Saas-Balen.<br />

NIGHT SLEDGING / NIGHT SKIING<br />

After the winter fun comes more winter fun. The tobogganing and<br />

skiing here are so beautiful that you’ll want to do them night and<br />

day. Go for it!<br />

Saas-Fee, Hannig<br />

Night sledding: Every Tuesday<br />

Length: 6 km<br />

Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 27 958 11 00<br />

Note:<br />

In bad weather conditions, night sledging will be<br />

rescheduled to Thursday.<br />

Saas-Grund, Kreuzboden<br />

Night sledging: 07.02./14.02./28.02.<strong>18</strong> from 6.30 p.m. -9.45 p.m.<br />

Night skiing: 29.12.<strong>17</strong> / 31.01 / 21.02. / 02.03.<strong>18</strong><br />

from 6.30 p.m. - 9.45 p.m.<br />

Length: 11 km<br />

reservations: Bergbahnen Hohsaas AG, tel. +41 27 958 15 80<br />

(Inscription required!)<br />

Note:<br />

For holders of a 5 day skipass or a winter hiking<br />

pass, the night sledging costs: CHF 5.–/adult<br />

and 2.50/child<br />

Saas-Grund, Dorflift Ziebel<br />

Night sledging: 01.02. / 08.02. / 15.02. / 22.02.<strong>18</strong> or on request<br />

Night skiing: 01.02. / 08.02. / 15.02. / 22.02.<strong>18</strong> or on request<br />

Information: Alexandra Zurbriggen, tel. +41 79 433 28 05<br />

Saas-Almagell, Furggstalden<br />

Night sledging: 27.12.<strong>17</strong> / 31.01. / 07.02. / 14.02. / 21.02. /<br />

28.02.<strong>18</strong><br />

from 7 p.m. - 9.45 p.m.<br />

Length: 3 km<br />

reservations: Saastal Bergbahnen AG, valley station of the<br />

Furggstalden chairlift, tel. +41 27 957 14 14<br />

Saas-Balen, Dorflift Boden<br />

Night skiing: Every Thursday from 8 - 10 p.m.<br />

Information /<br />

Reservation: Until Thursday 11 a.m., Post Saas-Balen<br />

tel. +41 27 957 21 43<br />

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NORDIC WALKING<br />

Turn our natural surroundings into your own fitness studio. Walking<br />

with special poles turns traditional walking into an extremely effective<br />

full-body workout.<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Walking with special poles turns traditional walking into an effective<br />

full-body workout with maximum exercise effects.<br />

Times:<br />

2 half days after agreement<br />

(min. 4 people. / max. 6 people)<br />

Information /<br />

reservations: ESKIMOS Sports GmbH, tel. +41 27 957 49 04,<br />

sports@eskimos.ch, www.eskimos.ch<br />

Saas-Almagell<br />

A Nordic walking tour in the enchanting snow-covered landscape<br />

surrounding Saas-Almagell.<br />

Times:<br />

Mondays at 10 a.m.,<br />

from mid-December to end of April<br />

Information/<br />

reservations:<br />

Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen,<br />

tel. +41 27 957 23 01<br />

TOBOGGAN RUN FEEBLITZ<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

There‘s even a roller-coaster. First go up to start on the steepest<br />

toboggan lift in the Alps. Then fly down the mountain at up to 40<br />

km/h.<br />

Opening times: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Open on Christmas,<br />

New Year, carnival and Easter<br />

22.12.<strong>17</strong> to 07.01.<strong>18</strong>: 1 - 6 p.m.<br />

10.01. to 04.02.<strong>18</strong>: 1 - 5 p.m.<br />

05.02. to 15.04.<strong>18</strong>: 1 - 6 p.m.<br />

Information: Toboggan run Feeblitz, tel. +41 27 957 31 11<br />

SLEDGING<br />

Really get sliding down over those humps! For example, in Saas-<br />

Grund (11 km from Kreuzboden), Saas-Fee (6 km from Hannig) or<br />

Saas-Almagell (3 km from Furggstalden).<br />

Hannig, Saas-Fee<br />

Opening times: Coincide with the Hannig gondola lift timetable<br />

(p.20/21)<br />

Length: 6 km<br />

Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 27 958 11 00<br />

Note:<br />

Use of the gondola lift is free during the day with a<br />

valid ski pass.<br />

Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund<br />

Opening times: Coincide with the Kreuzboden gondola lift timetable<br />

(p.20/21)<br />

Length: 11 km<br />

Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas AG, tel. +41 27 958 15 80<br />

Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell<br />

Opening times: Coincide with the Furggstalden chairlift lift timetable<br />

(p.20/21)<br />

Length: 3 km<br />

Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 27 957 14 14<br />

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SPECIAL VIRGIN SKIING<br />

Fill up on energy for skiing on the Mittelallalin with a hearty breakfast<br />

in the Allalin revolving restaurant and the first rays of sunrise<br />

over the mountains.<br />

Times: 31 December 20<strong>17</strong>, <strong>18</strong>/25 February 20<strong>18</strong><br />

25 March 20<strong>18</strong>, 01 April 20<strong>18</strong><br />

Information: Saastal Bergahnen AG, tel. +41 27 958 11 00,<br />

saas-fee.ch/specialvirginskiing<br />

reservations<br />

breakfast:<br />

unitl saturday, 5 p.m. Drehrestaurant Allalin,<br />

tel. +41 79 206 96 77<br />

FULL MOON SKIING<br />

Overlooked by the full moon, put in some turns on Spielboden in<br />

the refreshing evening air.<br />

Times: 02/31 January 20<strong>18</strong>, 02/31 March 20<strong>18</strong><br />

Information: Saastal Bergahnen AG, tel. +41 27 958 11 00,<br />

www.saas-fee.ch/vollmondskifahren<br />

Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund<br />

Times:<br />

31.01.<strong>18</strong> / 02.03.<strong>18</strong>, Accompanied from Hohsaas.<br />

Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas AG, tel. +41 27 958 15 80<br />

VIRGIN-SKIING<br />

While others are still hugging their pillows, enjoy the freshly prepared<br />

pistes on Plattjen (Saturdays) or Spielboden (Wednesdays).<br />

Times:<br />

On Plattjen:<br />

06.01. / 03.02. / 10.02. / 03.03. / 10.03. / <strong>17</strong>.03. /<br />

07.04.<strong>18</strong><br />

On Spielboden:<br />

27.12.<strong>17</strong> / 03.01. / 07.02. / 14.02. / 21.02. /<br />

14.03./ 21.03. / 28.03. / 04.04.<strong>18</strong><br />

Caution: On 10th & <strong>17</strong>th March, the virgin skiing will take<br />

place on Plattjen as a result of other events<br />

Information: Saastal Bergahnen AG, tel. +41 27 958 11 00,<br />

www.saas-fee.ch/virginskiing<br />

INDOOR SKIING<br />

Practice your technique all year around. On a rolling carpet you<br />

can improve your skiing no matter what‘s the weather like.<br />

Information:<br />

www.swissindoorskiing.ch<br />

+41 27 958 58 58<br />

WINTER HIKING / SNOWSHOE TOURS<br />

For holidays, which leave their mark on you. The Free Republic of<br />

Holidays of Saas Fee is also a paradise for those who prefer to leave<br />

the skis and snowboard at home.<br />

Our tip:<br />

Our tour guides and guides lead you to mysterious<br />

and fantastically beautiful places of the Saas<br />

Valley. A list of all tour proposals and the tour guides<br />

can be found at www.saas-fee.ch or in the<br />

weekly program of the Allalin News.<br />

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EXPERI<strong>EN</strong>CES, EXHIBITIONS AND EV<strong>EN</strong>TS<br />

THAT ARE UNFORGETTABLE<br />

Discover the history and traditions of the Saas Valley.<br />

Immerse yourself in legends or enjoy the Free<br />

Republic of Holidays of Saas-Fee`s excursions,<br />

exhibitions and unforgettable events.<br />

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OFFERS EV<strong>EN</strong>TS<br />

EV<strong>EN</strong>TS WINTER 20<strong>17</strong>/<strong>18</strong><br />

Date Event Place<br />

8 - 10 December Happy Day Weekend Saas-Grund<br />

15 / 16 December Christmas Market Saas-Fee Saas-Fee<br />

15 - 24 December Christmas week Saastal<br />

28 December Fire and Flame Nightshow at Ziebellift Saas-Grund<br />

13 January Swiss Masters Ice Climbing Saas-Fee<br />

14 January Family Party Hohsaas Funslope,<br />

Kreuzboden<br />

Saas-Grund<br />

15 -19 January Kids Week Saas-Grund<br />

19 / 20 January Ice & Sound: Ice Climbing World Cup Saas-Fee<br />

21 January Bobrace at Ziebellift Saas-Grund<br />

22 - 26 January Kids Week Saas-Grund<br />

15 Feburary Fire and Flame Nightshow at Ziebellift Saas-Grund<br />

4 March Season End Event Ziebellift Saas-Grund<br />

9 -11 March Swiss Winter University Games (SWUG) Saas-Fee<br />

10 March Glacier Bike Downhill Saas-Fee<br />

16 - <strong>17</strong> March Allalin Races Saas-Fee<br />

1 April Easter Festival with Nostalgic Races Saas-Grund<br />

2 - 8 April Saas-Fee Film Festival Saas-Fee<br />

14 April Après Ski Parade (Season End Party) Saas-Fee<br />

Note:<br />

All information is subject to change. For details of<br />

our current event listings, pick up a copy of the<br />

weekly programme or on www.saas-fee.ch/events.<br />

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EV<strong>EN</strong>T HIGHLIGHTS<br />

Christmas Market 15 - 16 December 20<strong>17</strong>, Saas-Fee<br />

An enchanting Christmas market on the Saas-Fee village square<br />

with art stalls, mulled wine, non-alcoholic punch, and festive activities<br />

for children including decorating gingerbread, crafting lanterns,<br />

making candles, and much more. For further information,<br />

visit www.saas-fee.ch/en/weihnachtsmarkt<br />

Ice Climbing Worldcup 19 & 20 January 20<strong>18</strong>, Saas-Fee<br />

The ice climbing competitions are a great opportunity to witness<br />

top Swiss and international athletes in action up close! The competitions<br />

take place in a distinctive, one-of-a-kind location: Saas-<br />

Fee’s ten storey car park, which provides spectators with shelter<br />

from the elements and an ideal vantage point to watch the action.<br />

For more information, visit<br />

www.iceandsound.com<br />

Allalin Races 16 & <strong>17</strong> March 20<strong>18</strong>, Saas-Fee<br />

The Allalin Races are the highest glacier downhill ski races in the<br />

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

Over 1,200 participants from all across Europe step up to the<br />

challenge each year, competing in a variety of disciplines. It’s not<br />

unusual for racers to reach speeds of up to 140 km per hour, guaranteeing<br />

an awesome spectacle and great photos! For more information<br />

and to register, visit www.saas-fee.ch/en/allalin-rennen<br />

Saas-Fee Film Festival 2 - 8 April 20<strong>18</strong>, Saas-Fee<br />

The Saas-Fee Film Festival takes place in the nostalgic Cinema<br />

Rex. The festival shows films from Switzerland, Italy, France, Germany<br />

and Austria, and brings remarkable films, film-makers and<br />

actors to Saas-Fee. For more information and to book tickets, visit<br />

www.saas-fee.ch/en/filmfest<br />

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ADV<strong>EN</strong>TURE FOR<br />

THE WHOLE FAMILY<br />

Whether in the skiing area or in the village children<br />

come first. The Free Republic of Holidays is a paradi-<br />

se for families. It is not without reason that the<br />

Saas- Fee/Saastal holiday destination bears the<br />

«Families Welcome» seal of approval!<br />

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FAMILIES AND CHILDR<strong>EN</strong> OFFERS<br />

BACKING WITH GLOBI<br />

Your children can bake their own bread with Lukas Imseng - author<br />

of the children’s book, «Baking with Globi».<br />

Bäckerei Imseng, Saas-Fee<br />

Times:<br />

Tuesday, 9 a.m.<br />

reservations: Imseng bakery, tel. +41 27 958 12 58<br />

till 6 p.m. on the previous day<br />

KIDS DAYS<br />

Where the smallest are the most important. From cinema afternoons,<br />

making Christmas crackers to painting Easter eggs. During<br />

the high season, we offer a varied children`s programme.<br />

Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Almagell<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Saas-Fee tourist office, tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 58<br />

Note:<br />

All dates and information can be found at<br />

www.saas-fee.ch/kinderprogramm or in the<br />

weekly programme of the Allalin News.<br />

HANDICRAFTS FOR KIDS<br />

Under the guidance of Erika Zurbriggen, children from the age of<br />

6 can enjoy being creative in Saas-Grund.<br />

Boutique Sun-Flower, Saas-Grund<br />

Times:<br />

Tuesday to Saturday<br />

reservations: Boutique Sun-Flower, tel. +41 79 205 60 78<br />

CHILDCARE<br />

So mum and dad can get for a few hours to themselves for once.<br />

In the Saas Valley, your little ones will be lovingly cared for in various<br />

guest kindergartens.<br />

Ferienart Resort & Spa guestgarten, Saas-Fee<br />

Times:<br />

Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. and<br />

6 p.m. – 9 a.m. until 22 april 20<strong>18</strong><br />

Information/ only by appointment<br />

reservations: Ferienart Resort & Spa, tel. +41 27 958 19 00<br />

Hohsi-Nest Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund<br />

Times:<br />

Sunday to Friday,<br />

from mid-december to mid-april<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Swiss Snow Sports School Saas-Grund,<br />

tel. +41 79 689 67 55<br />

Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell<br />

Times:<br />

Daily from 09.00 a.m - 9 p.m.<br />

from mid-december to mid-april<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen,<br />

Tel. +41 27 957 23 01<br />

«Kids Club - Ritter Reich» - Hotel Du Glacier, Saas-Fee<br />

Times:<br />

mid of December - end of March, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.<br />

reservations: The Dom Collection, tel. +41 27 958 77 00,<br />

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KIDS DISCO<br />

Saturday Night Fever but during the week. Fun in the ski school in<br />

the morning, party in the kids disco in the afternoon. You should<br />

be young again!<br />

Dorfplatz, Saas-Fee<br />

Times:<br />

Wednesday, 4.45 p.m.<br />

Information: Schweizer Skischule Saas-Fee, tel. +41 27 957 23 48<br />

Groovy Bar, Saas-Almagell<br />

Times:<br />

Thursday, 4.30 p.m.<br />

(takes place with at least 15 children.)<br />

Information: Ski and Snowboard School Saas-Almagell,<br />

tel. +41 27 957 24 06<br />

KIDS‘ JAMBOREE<br />

Our teachers are a really good laugh. Your children will have great<br />

fun with these fantastic jokers from the Saas-Almagell snow<br />

sports school.<br />

The village lift «Zum Berg», Saas-Almagell<br />

Times:<br />

Thursday, 4.30 pm<br />

Information: Ski and Snowboard School Saas-Almagell,<br />

tel. +41 27 957 24 06<br />

FUN SKI AREAS FOR KIDS AND BEGINNERS<br />

Between our towering mountains, even the very smallest visitors<br />

feel at home. Everywhere in the Free Republic of Holidays of<br />

Saas-Fee, there are special areas for the ski stars of tomorrow.<br />

Hohsiland, Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund<br />

A ski area especially for young skifans and beginners. With conveyor<br />

belt, racing parcours, Hohsaas Funslope, rockers and obstacles<br />

Times:<br />

Daily, coincide with the Kreuzboden timetable<br />

(p.20/21)<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Bergbahnen Hohsaas, tel. +41 27 958 15 80<br />

Sportplatz Kalbermatten, Saas-Fee<br />

A level practice area with magic carpet lifts, a ski carousel, and<br />

other practice aids that make learning to ski both fast and easy.<br />

Times:<br />

Daily<br />

Information: Schweizer Skischule Saas-Fee, tel. +41 27 957 23 48<br />

Kian’s Adventure World in Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell<br />

Times:<br />

Daily, coincide with the timetable (p.20/21)<br />

Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 27 958 11 00<br />

HIKING WITH KIDS<br />

Hike path<br />

Saas-Fee–Waldhüs Bodmen–Saas-Almagell<br />

Saas-Fee–Bärenfalle<br />

Saas-Fee–Fletschhorn<br />

Saas-Grund–Saas-Balen<br />

Saas-Almagell–Saas-Grund<br />

Duration<br />

cir. 45 min.<br />

cir. 40 min.<br />

cir. 30 min.<br />

cir. 60 min.<br />

cir. 60 min.<br />

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WELLNESS, CULTURE AND<br />

<strong>EN</strong>JOYM<strong>EN</strong>T OF LIFE<br />

Wellness, culture and enjoyment of life are written<br />

large in the Free Republic of Holidays. Find out<br />

more about the exciting history of our authentic<br />

mountain villages! Relax in one of our wellness oases<br />

or make a stop in one of our numerous restaurants<br />

on the mountain and in the valley. Enjoy our<br />

Saas special- ties!<br />

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OFFERS ACTIVITIES, CULTURE AND WELLNESS<br />

BEER BREWING<br />

Something›s a-brewing. Brew your own Valaisian glacier beer<br />

in one of the smallest breweries in Switzerland. A must for beer<br />

lovers.<br />

Imseng bakery, Saas-Fee<br />

Times:<br />

On request (min. 6 people; max. 12 people)<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Imseng bakery, tel. +41 27 958 12 58<br />

INDOOR CLIMBING WALLS<br />

Some of our mountains are really in the basement. As a change<br />

to the snow sport, climbing enthusiasts are available on a total of<br />

120 m 2 of three-meter-high walls.<br />

Untere Gasse, Saas-Grund<br />

Times:<br />

Daily<br />

Information/<br />

Keys: Saas-Grund Tourist office (p.10), tel. +41 27 958<br />

<strong>18</strong> 55 or Hotel Alpha, tel. +41 27 957 20 06<br />

VILLAGE TOURS<br />

Amazingly informative: our village tours. Join us on a village tour<br />

and learn a thing or two, for example, about our fascinating world<br />

of legends.<br />

Tourismusbüro Saas-Almagell<br />

Times:<br />

Monday, 4.30 p.m. (min. 4 people)<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Service-center Saas-Almagell, tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong><br />

88, until Monday 12 noon.<br />

Tourismusbüro, Saas-Grund<br />

Times:<br />

Monday, 4.45 p.m. (min. 6 people)<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Tourist office Saas-Grund, tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 55,<br />

until Monday 12 noon.<br />

Saaser Museum, Saas-Fee<br />

Times:<br />

Tuesday, 5 a.m.<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Saaser Museum, tel. +41 79 220 28 53<br />

ICE PAVILION<br />

The Eighth Wonder of the World. Explore the largest ice grotto in<br />

the world and learn for example whether there is any life in the<br />

eternal ice or how deep a crevasse is.<br />

Mittelallalin, Saas-Fee<br />

Times:<br />

Daily open with te same schedule as the<br />

Metro Alpin (p. 20/21).<br />

Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG, tel. +41 27 958 11 00<br />

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DAY TRIPS<br />

Leave the Free Republic of Holidays of Saas-Fee, but only for a<br />

day trip. In the evening, you will be comfortably back in your hotel<br />

or apartment.<br />

Day trip to Zermatt, Saas-Grund<br />

Visit Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn.<br />

Times:<br />

Friday, 8 a.m.<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Pauli Reisen, tel. +41 27 957 <strong>17</strong> 57<br />

till 5 p.m. on the Thursday before<br />

Leukerbad thermal baths<br />

Europes largest alpine thermal baths.<br />

Times:<br />

Daily von 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.<br />

Information: Leukerbad Therme, tel. +41 27 472 20 20<br />

Brigerbad thermal baths, Brig<br />

Newly designed Thermal bath, spacious Spa, new Wellness and<br />

Beauty area.<br />

Times:<br />

Daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.<br />

Information: Thermalquellen Brigerbad AG,<br />

tel. +41 27 948 48 48<br />

TORCH-LIGHT WALKS<br />

Light the way home with an unforgettable torchlit walk. For about<br />

one hour, you can experience snow-covered winter landscapes by<br />

night.<br />

Mountain hut magic, Saas-Fee<br />

Times:<br />

Every Thursday; start time announced in the<br />

Allalin News, (min. 6 people)<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Saas-Fee tourist office (p. 20/21),<br />

tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 58,<br />

till 6 p.m. on the Wednesday before<br />

MICRO-BOWLING<br />

Only the balls are smaller, not the fun. After a day on the pistes or<br />

if the weather is not as welcoming as it could be micro Bowling is<br />

great fun for young and old alike.<br />

Haus Lehnhof, Saas-Fee<br />

Opening times: On request<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Haus Lehnhof, tel. +41 27 957 10 52<br />

Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell<br />

Opening times: Daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.<br />

Information/<br />

reservations:<br />

Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen,<br />

tel. +41 27 957 23 01<br />

groups should sign-up in advance<br />

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MUSEUMS / GALLERIES<br />

CULTURE is a big thing here. In the Free Republic of Holidays of<br />

Saas-Fee, you will also find food for the mind and soul.<br />

Saas Museum, Saas-Fee<br />

Take a time machine back into the past of the Saas Valley<br />

Times:<br />

19.12.<strong>17</strong> to 08.04.<strong>18</strong>, Tue and Thu, 2.30 - 5 p.m.<br />

Information: Saas Museum, tel. +41 27 957 14 75<br />

museum@3906.ch<br />

Alexander Burgener «König der Bergführer», Saas-Grund<br />

Times:<br />

On request<br />

Information: Tourist office Saas-Grund,<br />

tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 55<br />

Agricultural museum, Furggstalden<br />

Discover a unique exhibition of past Saas times.<br />

Times:<br />

On request<br />

Information: Philipp Blumenthal, tel. +41 27 957 13 57<br />

or tel. +41 76 416 13 57<br />

Casa/Galeria Brillante, Saas-Fee<br />

Times:<br />

Casa Brillante: On request<br />

Galleria Brillante: Wed & Fri, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.<br />

Information: Christa Zurbriggen, tel. +41 79 342 97 48<br />

Sandra Zurbriggen, tel. +41 79 751 36 70<br />

Bakery Museum, Saas-Fee<br />

A museum that`ll give you plenty of food for thought.<br />

Times:<br />

Daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br />

Information: Imseng bakery, tel. +41 27 958 12 58<br />

Gallery Maste 4, Saas-Fee<br />

The art of inspiration.<br />

Opening times: On request and according to timetable (p.20/21)<br />

Information: Galerie Maste 4, Marjolein Bos,<br />

tel. +41 79 764 10 84<br />

BAKING RYE BREAD<br />

Have a slice of history on us. Introduce yourself to the art of baking<br />

rye bread. A delectable museum.<br />

Imseng bakery, Saas-Fee<br />

Times:<br />

On request<br />

Information/<br />

reservations: Imseng bakery, tel. +41 27 958 12 58<br />

STORYTELLING EV<strong>EN</strong>ING<br />

For a fabulously beautiful evening. Under candlelight and with a<br />

nice glass of wine make yourself at home in the traditional “Saaserstübli”,<br />

the Saas valley’s oldest restaurant, and listen in on the<br />

telling of exciting legends.<br />

Saaserstübli, Saas-Grund<br />

Times:<br />

Thursday, 8.15 p.m.<br />

Information/ Tourist office Saas-Grund, tel. +41 27 958 <strong>18</strong> 55<br />

reservations: Until Thursday , 12 noon<br />

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CINEMA IN THE POOL<br />

Great cinema. Spend an evening at the cinema in the beautiful<br />

wellness area of the Hotel Pirmin Zurbriggen in Saas-Almagell.<br />

Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell<br />

Times:<br />

Tuesday, 8.45 p.m.,<br />

from mid-December to end-April<br />

Information: Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen,<br />

tel. +41 27 957 23 01<br />

EV<strong>EN</strong>TS<br />

Live music, special events and more. All this can be found in the<br />

current Allalin News, on www.saas-fee.ch and in various flyers in<br />

the tourist offices.<br />

WINE TASTING WITH DR.REBE<br />

Valais: the Napa Valley of Switzerland. Come to one of our tastings<br />

and learn some interesting and enjoyable facts about the famous<br />

Valais wines.<br />

Times:<br />

Tuesday, 5 p.m. (min. 8 people)<br />

Groups daily on request<br />

Information/ Hotel Schweizerhof Gourmet & Spa, Saas-Fee<br />

reservations: www.dr-rebe.ch / tel. +41 27 958 75 75<br />

SPA AREAS<br />

You can also relax indoors here in the Saas Valley. Saunas, baths,<br />

massage showers, relaxation rooms - the explanation for the table<br />

on the next page is below.<br />

Wellness Plus: Professional spa attendants, spa area (over 300<br />

m²), beauty area, exercise zone with at least six<br />

machines, at least five treatments seven days a<br />

week, swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam<br />

room, solarium, drinking water and tea free of<br />

char- ge, magazines, rest area<br />

Wellness:<br />

Three treatments over five days, swimming pool<br />

or whirlpool, sauna and steam room, drinking water<br />

and tea free of charge, magazines, relaxation<br />

area<br />

Wellness Light: Swimming pool or whirlpool, sauna or steam<br />

room, one spa treatment<br />

Note:<br />

For full details and further information visit www.<br />

saas-fee.ch/wellness or pick up a copy of the “Alpine<br />

Wellness” brochure from the tourist offices.<br />

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Private Spa<br />

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Wellnesssuites<br />

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Luxury treatment suite<br />

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Solarium<br />

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Kneipp pool<br />

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Whirlpool/s / Whirlpool tub<br />

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Beauty treatments and<br />

massages<br />

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Day Spa with treatments<br />

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Gym<br />

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Sauna<br />

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Wellness light<br />

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Wellness<br />

Wellness plus<br />

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Telephone<br />

+41 27 958 50 50<br />

+41 27 957 75 77<br />

+41 27 958 19 00<br />

+41 27 958 75 75<br />

+41 27 958 13 58<br />

+41 27 957 23 01<br />

+41 27 957 28 63<br />

Location<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Aqua Allalin<br />

Hotel Alpin<br />

Hotel Ferienart Resort & Spa<br />

Hotel Schweizerhof Gourmet & Spa<br />

The Capra<br />

Saas-Almagell<br />

Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen<br />

InfoGuide Saas-F<br />

Wellness-Hotel Christiania<br />

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Restaurant<br />

La Ferme<br />

Restaurant<br />

Fee Challer<br />

01.11.20<strong>17</strong> – 15.04.20<strong>18</strong><br />

Open daily from 10.30 am to 11.00 pm<br />

Sunstar Boutique Hotel Beau-Site Saas-Fee<br />

Obere Dorfstr. 30 Saas-Fee<br />

Phone 027 958 15 60 saasfee@sunstar.ch<br />

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BOUTIQUE HOTEL<br />

BAR & RESTAURANT<br />

SPA & WELLNESS<br />

Lomattenstrasse 6<br />

CH-3906 Saas-Fee<br />

NEW SPA & WELLNESS<br />

Launching: 01.12.20<strong>17</strong><br />

open to hotel guests and non-residents<br />

Indoor Pool, Outdoor Hydrotherapy Pool,<br />

Sauna, Steam Room, Active Salt Room,<br />

Yoga, Pilates & Relaxation plus<br />

an exclusive Private Spa.<br />

DINING AT THE CAPRA<br />

Open from: 01.12.20<strong>17</strong> - 15.04.20<strong>18</strong><br />

Head Chef: Eric Glauser<br />

Farm to Table & Fine Dining<br />

t: +41 27 958 13 58 w: www.capra.ch e: reservation@capra.ch<br />

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INDEX OF CONT<strong>EN</strong>TS


GOURMET PLEASURES: JUST <strong>EN</strong>JOY.<br />

Get to know some traditional Saas dishes. Enjoy a<br />

Saas house sausage while on a hike. A fine glass<br />

of wine. A real raclette. Discover the gourmet pleasures<br />

of the Free Republic of Holidays of Saas-<br />

Fee! Or al- low our top chefs to whisk you away to<br />

un-dreamed of heights of culinary enjoyment.<br />

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APRÈS-SKI AND SNOW BARS<br />

Snacks<br />

Live Musik<br />

Deck chairs<br />

DJs<br />

Indoor area<br />

Outdoor area<br />

Smoking area<br />

Telephone<br />

Location<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

High Life Apres-Ski Club<br />

+41 27 958 91 10<br />

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Black Bull Snowbar<br />

+41 79 301 09 00<br />

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Iglu-Bar<br />

+41 27 958 12 58<br />

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Nestis<br />

+41 27 957 42 11<br />

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POPCORN!<br />

+41 27 958 50 00<br />

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Rudi's Schneebar<br />

+41 27 958 92 10<br />

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Skibar Feeblitz<br />

+41 27 957 31 11<br />

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Snowpoint<br />

+41 27 958 64 64<br />

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The Larix Apres-Ski<br />

+41 27 958 64 64<br />

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Zur Mühle<br />

+41 27 957 26 76<br />

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Saas-Almagell<br />

Schampi's Schneebar<br />

+41 27 957 26 21<br />

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Saas-Grund<br />

GAMSplace<br />

+41 79 638 14 24<br />

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Tippi<br />

+41 27 957 <strong>17</strong> 88<br />

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Schneehasi<br />

+41 79 638 14 24<br />

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MOUNTAIN RESTAURANTS<br />

Deck chairs<br />

Card payments<br />

Self service<br />

Serves<br />

Wild game dishes<br />

Valais specialities<br />

Vegetarian dishes<br />

Takeaway services<br />

Swiss specialities<br />

Cheese fondue<br />

Meat dishes<br />

Best Swiss Gastro<br />

Bib Gourmand<br />

Trip Advisor<br />

Guide Michelin<br />

Guide Bleu<br />

Gault Millau<br />

Tamilies welcome<br />

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+41 79 231 27 58<br />

+41 27 957 22 88<br />

+41 27 957 21 60<br />

+41 27 957 14 19<br />

+41 27 957 <strong>18</strong> 81<br />

+41 27 957 15 16<br />

+41 27 957 22 12<br />

+41 78 811 54 53<br />

+41 27 957 <strong>17</strong> 71<br />

+41 78 789 07 87<br />

+41 78 789 07 87<br />

+41 27 957 25 54<br />

+41 27 957 24 43<br />

+41 79 <strong>17</strong>4 02 20<br />

Location<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Felskinn<br />

Britanniahütte SAC<br />

Gletschergrotte<br />

Hühnerstall Hannig<br />

Morenia<br />

Plattjen Terminus<br />

Spielboden<br />

Berghütte Längfluh<br />

Drehrestaurant Allalin<br />

Saas-Grund<br />

Hohsaas<br />

Kreuzboden<br />

Weissmieshütte<br />

Saas-Almagell<br />

Alpina<br />

Heidbodme<br />

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CAFÉS<br />

Location<br />

Telephone<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

4545 Coffee & Lounge +41 27 958 77 00 <br />

Capra Lounge +41 27 958 13 58 <br />

CofFee - Bar & Smooth Music +41 27 957 12 85 <br />

POPCORN! +41 27 958 50 00 <br />

Tea-Room Sporting +41 27 957 22 85 <br />

Tea-Room Imseng +41 27 958 12 58 <br />

Smoking area<br />

Trip Advisor<br />

Best of Swiss Gastro<br />

Selection of coffees<br />

Pastries / cakes<br />

Specially teas<br />

Saas-Almagell<br />

Jock`s Tearoom & Lounge +41 27 957 30 30 <br />

Saas-Grund<br />

Cabane +41 27 957 22 98 <br />

Saaser Bäckerei-Konditorei +41 27 957 29 02 <br />

S`Träumli +41 27 957 11 66 <br />

NIGHTLIFE<br />

Location<br />

Telephone<br />

Saas-Fee<br />

Aussiebar +41 79 734 47 24 <br />

Capra Bar +41 27 958 13 58<br />

Chämi Bar +41 27 957 <strong>17</strong> 47<br />

Happy Bar +41 27 957 43 00 <br />

Holzwurm +41 27 957 24 84 <br />

Metro Bar +41 27 957 14 10 <br />

Poison +41 27 957 50 51 <br />

POPCORN! +41 27 958 50 00 <br />

Pic Pic +41 27 957 25 35 <br />

Steinbock Bar +41 27 957 27 47<br />

The Dom Lounge +41 27 958 77 00 <br />

Vieux Chalet Fumoir +41 27 957 28 92 <br />

Smoking area<br />

Billard<br />

Dart<br />

Table football<br />

Live Music<br />

DJs<br />

Saas-Grund<br />

Platzhirsch +41 27 957 22 98 <br />

White Horse Pub +41 27 957 20 06 <br />

Saas-Almagell<br />

Chaplin Bar +41 27 957 <strong>18</strong> 08 <br />

Easy Bar +41 27 957 <strong>18</strong> 79 <br />

Groovy-Bar +41 27 957 28 76 <br />

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RESTAURANTS<br />

2 Saas-Grund 3 Saas-Almagell 4 Saas-Balen<br />

Wild game dishes<br />

Valais specialities<br />

Vinotheque<br />

Vegetarian dishes<br />

Takeaway service<br />

Swiss specialities<br />

Raclette<br />

Pizza<br />

Cheese fondue<br />

Italian specialities<br />

Barbecue<br />

French specialities<br />

Fleisch Fondues<br />

Meat specialties<br />

Fish specialties<br />

Flambéed dishes<br />

Asian cuisine<br />

Molecular gourmet kitchen<br />

Typical swiss hotel<br />

Trip Advisor<br />

Guide Michelin<br />

Guide Bleu<br />

Gilde Restaurant<br />

Gault Millau<br />

Family friendly<br />

Smoking zone<br />

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+41 27 957 20 06<br />

+41 27 957 25 <strong>18</strong><br />

+41 27 957 20 66<br />

+41 27 957 29 39<br />

+41 27 957 29 12<br />

+41 27 957 12 62<br />

+41 27 957 57 61<br />

+41 27 957 <strong>17</strong> <strong>17</strong><br />

+41 27 957 26 21<br />

+41 27 957 28 63<br />

+41 27 958 <strong>17</strong> 00<br />

+41 27 957 30 40<br />

+41 27 957 10 12<br />

+41 27 957 10 10<br />

+41 27 957 20 87<br />

+41 27 957 20 29<br />

Location<br />

Alpha<br />

Bärgsunnu<br />

Bergheimat<br />

Eden<br />

Moulin<br />

Roby<br />

Tenne<br />

Central<br />

Channa<br />

Christiania<br />

Kristall-Saphir<br />

Mattmarkblick<br />

Monte Moro<br />

Portjengrat<br />

Enzian<br />

Little India<br />

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RESTAURANTS<br />

1<br />

Wild game dishes<br />

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Valais specialities<br />

Vinotheque<br />

Vegetarian dishes<br />

Takeaway service<br />

Swiss specialities<br />

Raclette<br />

Pizza<br />

Cheese fondue<br />

Italian specialities<br />

Barbecue<br />

French specialities<br />

Meat fondues<br />

Meat specialties<br />

Fish specialties<br />

Flambéed dishes<br />

Asian cuisine<br />

Molecular gourmet kitchen<br />

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Typical swiss hotel<br />

Trip Advisor<br />

Guide Michelin<br />

Guide Bleu<br />

Gilde Restaurant<br />

Gault Millau<br />

Family friendly<br />

Smoking zone<br />

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Telephone<br />

+41 27 957 10 50<br />

+41 27 958 19 00<br />

+41 27 957 27 47<br />

+41 27 530 12 28<br />

+41 27 958 77 00<br />

+41 27 958 50 50<br />

+41 27 958 12 12<br />

+41 27 957 <strong>17</strong> 31<br />

+41 27 958 13 58<br />

+41 27 958 96 00<br />

+41 27 958 19 00<br />

+41 27 957 <strong>17</strong> 47<br />

+41 27 957 15 26<br />

+41 27 958 19 00<br />

+41 27 958 77 00<br />

+41 27 957 40 20<br />

+41 79 356 40 92<br />

+41 27 958 78 10<br />

Name<br />

Alphitta<br />

Art-Stübli<br />

Arvu Stuba<br />

Belmont<br />

Bread & Butter<br />

bistro4000<br />

Bristol<br />

Boccalino<br />

Capra Restaurant<br />

Carnotzet<br />

Cäsar Ritz<br />

Chämi-Stuba<br />

Da Rasso<br />

Del Ponte<br />

Dom Stübli<br />

Don Ciccio<br />

Dü<br />

Essstube<br />

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1 Saas-Fee<br />

Fee Chäller<br />

Fletschhorn<br />

Hofsaal Schweizerhof<br />

La Ferme<br />

La Gorge<br />

Lieblingsrestaurant<br />

Metropol<br />

Mistral<br />

Old Saas-Fee Saaserhof<br />

Remise<br />

Saaserhof Restaurant<br />

Skihütte<br />

Steakhouse Central<br />

SWISS CHALET<br />

Tenne<br />

The Larix<br />

The Larix Food-Corner<br />

Vieux Chalet<br />

Waldhüs Bodmen<br />

Walliserkanne<br />

Zur Mühle<br />

Zur Schäferstube<br />

+41 27 958 15 60<br />

+41 27 957 21 31<br />

+41 27 958 75 75<br />

+41 27 958 15 60<br />

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in the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee for only 233 Swiss Francs.<br />

If you calculate in day passes, you’re hitting the slopes for free from<br />

day four on!<br />

And the WinterCARD Gold includes even more incredible benefits that<br />

you can easily save 1000 Francs a week with!<br />

And because it’s always white in the most snow reliable ski area of<br />

the Alps, you can race down the slopes anytime from November until<br />

April. Skiing and snowboarding guaranteed for five months!<br />

This is absolute madness.<br />

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Ski pass for 7<br />

days<br />

CHF<br />

429.—<br />

Season ski pass<br />

CHF<br />

1150.—<br />

WinterCARD<br />

CHF<br />

233.—<br />

WinterCARD<br />

Gold<br />

CHF<br />

333.—<br />

45% more<br />

expensive than the<br />

WinterCARD<br />

80% more<br />

expensive than the<br />

WinterCARD


SAAS–FEE !<br />

WinterCARD WinterCARD<br />

GOLD<br />

SPORTS & EXPERI<strong>EN</strong>CES<br />

Season pass <br />

5 months of skiing guaranteed <br />

Adrenalin Cup <br />

Full moon skiing in Saas-Fee <br />

Virgin Skiing <br />

Special Virgin Skiing <br />

Night events Kreuzboden & Hohsaas <br />

Ski & snowboard rental up to 50%<br />

Private lessons ski- & snowboard 2 for 1<br />

Partner ski resorts 50%<br />

Ice pavilion 50%<br />

TRAVEL<br />

Luggage transportation door to door <br />

Car-train Lötschberg 50%<br />

Shuttle bus <br />

DINING & LODGING<br />

Wine & Dine CHF 100 discount<br />

Fondue aerial cableway Spielboden 50%<br />

Mountain restaurant Längfluh 50%<br />

Lodging 50%<br />

Loyalty program lodging <br />

SUMMER<br />

Summer package SPECIAL


MADNESS<br />

IN SAAS–FEE !<br />

SAVE easily<br />

CHF 1000.–<br />

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Saas-Fee | Saas-Grund | Saas-Almagell | Saas-Balen

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