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resort height |
1800m |
highest lift
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3500m |
snow range |
5,905 - 11,480ft |
snow
probability |
excellent |
transfer
times |
Sion 1hr |
Geneva 3.5hrs |
Zurich 4hrs |
Milan 3hrs |
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resort charm *
| scenery **** | convenience ** | queues ** | restaurants **** |
A
delightfully unspoilt and picturesque resort set against one of the
most dramatic glacial backdrops in the Alps.
Saas Fee
is a high altitude mountain village centered on narrow streets lined
by attractive chalets. Designer ski shops run alongside working
farmhouses where you can purchase fresh milk.
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Its a long
walk from one end of the spread-out village to the other. Depending on
where your staying, your hotel may provide a courtesy bus, or, be
prepared to walk to the lifts. Saas
Fee is traffic-free and upon arrival you must leave your car (for a
fee) at the carpark at the edge of the village. |
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The area has been steadily improved with new lifts, however the area
is still rather fragmented. The glacier provides guaranteed snow, but
also cold conditions. With the glacier moving 100m every year, meaning
drag-lifts pylons are moved to cope. |
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beautiful scenery |
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traditional traffic-free village |
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small area of slopes |
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glacier prevents off-piste |
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bad weather can close runs |
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ski area in shadow in midwinter |
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après ski |
no shortage of nightlife, especially with Popcorn and
Happy Bar - two of the best Swiss snowboarding bars. try Nesti's or
the Black Bull straight after skiing. |
activities |
sports
centre * indoor badminton and tennis * swimming * sauna * steamroom
* solarium * whirlpool * ice rink offering curling, skating * sledging
* tobogganing |
eating out |
more
than 60 restaurants and bars * 3 course set menu approx SFr33 * local
fondues SFr35 * Pizzas SFr17 * try la Ferme Grill, Hotel Tenne
and the Del Monte Pizzeria. try the 'Eispavillion' and the revolving
restaurant |
other amenities |
cinema * shops and boutiques * bakery museum * forest
paths |
children |
ski
school for
those 6-12 years |
tourist
office |
Saas Fee, CH-3906 |
tel
41 27 958 1858 |
fax 41 27 958 1860 |
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