Winter Sports in SaastalT
he Saastal is separated from the Mattertal valley, which leads to Zermatt, by the Dom. The two valleys and their tributaries of the Visp river then come together just South of Visp, where in turn the river joins the Rhône. A post bus service operates up Saastal, which rises after Saas-Grund up to the plateau where Saas-Fee lies. The most famous son of the valley is the retired downhill racer, Pirmin Zurbriggen, and the family ties are much in evidence throughout the region.
Getting There
By Public Transport
The best destination to access the downhill slopes by public transport in this ski area is Saas-Fee, Busterminal or Saas-Grund, Bergbahnen. Bus terminal 10 minutes from gondola in Saas-Fee. Bus stop two hundred yards from Saas Grund base station. Bus stop in Saas Almagel. Ensure ski pass covers all areas. Saas-Grund is a few stops before Saas-Fee and gives access to a good downhill area - it is also closer to the bus stop.
- From Zurich the least travel time is 2 hrs 57 mins with as few as 1 changes going via Visp.
- From Basel the least travel time is 3 hrs 10 mins with as few as 1 changes going via Visp.
- From Berne the least travel time is 1 hr 51 mins with as few as 1 changes going via Visp.
By Road
Please refer to a map and check local conditions for accurate routing information.
- The road distance from Zurich is around 344 km and the journey time is roughly 3 hrs 51 mins.
- The road distance from Basel is around 217 km and the journey time is roughly 3 hrs 33 mins.
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Nearby Resorts
Resorts in the ski area include Saas-Grund and Saas-Fee.
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Accommodation in the Resort & Nearby
- $$$ Wellnesshotel Pirmin Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell (4*) Highly regarded by Tages-Anzeiger.
+41 27 957 23 01 https://www.zurbriggen.ch - $$$$$ The Capra , Saas-Fee (5*) Ranked by Tages-Anzeiger #24 amongst 5*Swiss hotels.
+41 27 958 13 58 https://www. capra.ch - $$$$ Schweizerhof, Saas-Fee (4*) Ranked by Tages-Anzeiger #13 amongst 4*Swiss hotels.
+41 27 958 75 75 https://www. schweizerhof-saasfee.ch - $$$ Park Hotel, Saas-Fee (3*) Ranked by Tages-Anzeiger #23 amongst 3*Swiss hotels.
+41 27 958 19 90 https://www. parkhotel-saas-fee.ch - $$$$$ Ferienart Resort & Spa, Saas-Fee (5*) Highly regarded by Tages-Anzeiger.
+41 27 958 19 00 https://www.rferrienart.ch - $$$ Hohnegg Alpine Resort, Saas-Fee (3*) Highly regarded by Tages-Anzeiger.
+41 27 958 10 70 https://www.hohnegg.ch - $$$ Hotel Bristol, Saas-Fee Ranked #3 in Saas-Fee by TripAdvisor.
+41 27 958 12 12 https://www.hotel-bristol-saas-fee.ch/ - $$$ Schweizerhof Saas-Fee, Saas-Fee Ranked #10 in Saas-Fee by TripAdvisor.
+41 27 958 60 60 https://www.schweizerhof-saasfee.ch/ - $$$ Best Western Metropol Grand Hotel, Saas-Fee Ranked #7 in Saas-Fee by TripAdvisor.
+41 27 958 60 60 https://metropol-saas-fee.ch/ - $$$ Hotel Allalin, Saas-Fee Ranked #11 in Saas-Fee by TripAdvisor.
https://allalin.ch/ - $$$ Hotel Christiania, Saas-Fee Ranked #4 in Saas-Fee by TripAdvisor.
https://www.hotelchristiania.ch/ - $$$ Hotel du Glacier, Saas-Fee Ranked #5 in Saas-Fee by TripAdvisor.
https://www.duglacier.ch/ - $$$ Hotel Artemis, Saas-Fee Ranked #6 in Saas-Fee by TripAdvisor.
https://artemishotel.ch/ - $$ Alphubel Hotel, Saas-Fee (3*) Ranked #9 in Saas-Fee by TripAdvisor.
https://www.hotelalphubel.ch/ - $$ Hotel Elite Saas-Fee, Saas-Fee Ranked #1 in Saas-Fee by TripAdvisor.
+41 27 958 60 60 https://www.elite-saas-fee.ch/ - $$ Hotel Mattmarkblick, Saas-Fee Ranked #2 in Saas-Fee by TripAdvisor.
https://www.mattmarkblick.ch/ - $ wellnessHostel4000: Saas-Fee Youth Hostel, Saas-Fee (Hostel) New for 2014, right next to the Postauto bus stop and attached to wellness centre.
+41 27 958 50 50 https://www.youthhostel.ch/en/
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Saastal is located in Valais
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