How big is Saas-Fee?
Saas-Fee has 100 trails served by 22 lifts — 17th for trails of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland.
Saas-Fee resort guide
Valais, Switzerland
The Pearl of the Alps with year-round glacier skiing
Saas-Fee at a glance
100
Trails
22
Lifts
11,811ft
Top
5,906ft
Base
5,906ft
Vertical
LUG
Nearest airport, 48 mi
30% beginner40% intermediate30% advanced
Saas-Fee is a car-free village offering glacier skiing, stunning mountain views, and traditional Swiss charm.
Your questions about Saas-Fee, answered
How high is Saas-Fee?
The lifts run from 5,906ft at the base to 11,811ft at the top, a vertical of 5,906ft. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 2nd highest, with the 6th biggest vertical.
A base above 5,906ft is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.
Is Saas-Fee good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Saas-Fee split 30% beginner, 40% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.
On those numbers it suits beginners and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
When is the ski season at Saas-Fee?
Over the last ten winters Saas-Fee has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 6 to June 22, about 230 days.
March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 74in, 33in of new snow and 4.8 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Saas-Fee?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Lugano (LUG), 48 mi away in a straight line. Milan Malpensa (MXP), Italy is 51 mi, Bern (BRN) is 59 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at Saas-Fee?
A 6-day adult Saas-Fee costs CHF 413 for 2026/27, or CHF 69 a day. For value it ranks 20th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Saas-Fee
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- LuganoLUG48 mi
- Milan MalpensaMXP51 mi · major airport
- BernBRN59 mi
Travel time to Saas-Fee
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,985 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 40m · 69 mi
- Total
- ≈ 10h 15m
- Fly to Lugano (LUG)
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,981 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 35m · 65 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bern (BRN)
- Flight
- 8h 25m · 3,893 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h · 80 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 55m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Saas-Fee lift ticket 2026/27
CHF 4136-day adult Saas-Fee · ≈$500
CHF 69 per day · 1.4 km of trails per € · #20 of 34 for value in Switzerland
60value scoreGood value
Saas-Fee trail map 2023/24
2023/24 seasonThe official Saas-Fee trail map, published by Saastal Bergbahnen. This map covers the whole Saastal: Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Almagell and Saas-Balen. It shows every run, lift and sector across 100 trails served by 22 lifts, from 5,906ft at the base to 11,811ft at the summit.
Always check the resort's live trail status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and backcountry terrain is never patrolled unless the map says so.
Why go to Saas-Fee
- Car-free village atmosphere
- Year-round glacier skiing
- Stunning alpine scenery
- Excellent snow reliability
- Traditional Swiss charm
- High-altitude skiing
Things to know
- Can be expensive
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent for lower slopes
- Limited beginner terrain
- Can be foggy in winter
- Long transfer times
Skiing and snowboarding Saas-Fee by ability level
Beginners
Saas-Fee has limited beginner terrain but offers excellent ski schools and gentle slopes. The resort is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Saas-Fee offers extensive intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts. The glacier skiing is a highlight.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will love Saas-Fee! The resort offers challenging terrain, excellent off-piste opportunities, and year-round glacier skiing.
Our take on Saas-Fee
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Official resort website: saas-fee.ch
More on Saas-Fee
- Saas-Fee snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Saas-Fee snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Saas-Fee lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in SwitzerlandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Switzerland
Ski resorts near Saas-Fee
- Zermatt11 mi
- Cervinia, Italy18 mi
- Champoluc, Italy22 mi
- Monterosa Ski, Italy23 mi
- Crans-Montana25 mi
- Mürren32 mi
Distances are straight-line, not by road.