Saas-Fee at a glance
- Ideal for
- Skiing early: glacier open from 31 October
- Car-free: pedestrian village, PostBus from Visp
- Families: free lift pass for under-6s
- Less suitable if
- If you want everything on skis: the other villages are reached by bus
- Tight budgets: CHF 86 for an adult day
Weather, snow and webcams in Saas-Fee
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Saas-Fee
Recommended hotels for your budget
Budget
What to do in Saas-Fee besides skiing
Saas-Fee piste map and ski area
Beginners: village drag lifts at CHF 66 for 2 days of your choice, ESS Snowli from age 3
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial.
Saas-Fee lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Saas-Fee · 1 day | CHF 86 | CHF 44 |
| Saas-Fee · from 12pm | CHF 69 | CHF 36 |
| Saas-Fee · 6 days | CHF 419 | CHF 219 |
| Saas Valley · 6 days | CHF 428 | CHF 220 |
2026-2027 prices · In CHF · free for under-6s, and for under-9s if a parent takes 6 days with the SaastalCard · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Saas-Fee
Book your skis before you go
- 1 Skiset shop in Saas-Fee, near the lifts
- Equipment, shop and dates chosen online, in a few minutes
Skiset and Snowrental: a single shop, Cesar Sport Alpin, in the village centre
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult group lessons, 5 mornings of 3h | CHF 295 |
| Group lessons from age 7, 5 mornings | CHF 249 |
| Snowli ages 3–4, 5 mornings of 1h30 | CHF 160 |
| Private lesson 1 hour, 1 person | CHF 80 |
Snowli from age 3 at the village snow garden; group lessons from age 7 · ESS prices assume the SaastalCard, issued by your accommodation; without it, +5%.
When to ski in Saas-Fee
Best time: Mid-December to March
Getting to Saas-Fee
On site
Obere Dorfstrasse 2, 3906 Saas-Fee
Where to eat and unwind in Saas-Fee
Zur Mühle, the Black Bull Snowbar, High Life and the Gletschergrotte for après-ski
Restaurants in the resort
Open in the evening in winter, from mid-December to the end of April
📍 Untere Dorfstrasse 30Mountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
25 m pool, saunas, baths, children’s slide
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Frequently asked questions
When does Saas-Fee open?
The 2026-2027 winter season opens on 31 October 2026 on the glacier drag lifts. Plattjen and Hannig open on 19 December; everything closes on 18 April 2027 (Hannig on the 11th).
How much is a lift pass in Saas-Fee?
CHF 86 for an adult day, CHF 44 for a child aged 6 to 15, CHF 419 for 6 days. The pass for the whole Saas Valley costs CHF 428 for 6 days.
Do children ski for free?
Yes, for under-6s. Under 9, the child gets a free pass if one parent buys a pass of at least 6 days with the SaastalCard.
Can you drive to Saas-Fee?
Only as far as the village entrance: Saas-Fee is car-free. The covered car park costs CHF 20 per 24h in winter, CHF 140 per week (CHF 110 with the SaastalCard).
How do you get to Saas-Fee by train?
By train to Visp, then PostBus 511 to Saas-Fee, every 30 minutes, taking 50 minutes. Allow about 3h40 from Geneva airport.
Is Saas-Fee linked to Saas-Grund?
Not on skis. The valley’s four ski areas (150 km) are linked by bus; a destination pass, for 2 days or more, covers them all.
Sources and method
Resort profile: saas-fee.ch, wikidata.org
Opening dates: saas-fee.ch
Lift passes: saas-fee.ch
Ski area: saas-fee.ch
Equipment rental: skiset.com, snowrental.com, saas-fee.ch
Getting there: saas-fee.ch, transport.opendata.ch, router.project-osrm.org
Restaurants and activities: saas-fee.ch
Webcams: saas-fee.ch
Ski holidays: travelski.com, snowtrex.fr
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Snow on the ground: SLF (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Saas-Fee/Saastal Tourismus, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · Daniel Reust, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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