SOMMER NEWS 2023
The Saas Valley is one of the most beautiful holiday regions in Switzerland in summer, with its southern climate and a wealth of excursion destinations.
SaastalCard
With the SaastalCard you are stress-free and mobile with us even in summer! From the first overnight stay you can use the mountain railways in the Saas Valley free of charge with the SaastalCard (except Metro Alpin). All PostBus trips in the Saas Valley are also included (not valid for arrival and departure by PostBus). You can also benefit from discounts of up to 30 percent on a total of 36 offers.
The SaastalCard is integrated in the local visitor's tax and is valid from the first overnight stay as well as on the day of arrival and departure. It costs only CHF 7.00 per night and person and CHF 3.50 for children aged 6-16.
Metro Plus Ticket
The SaastalCard or the Magic Pass entitles you to purchase the Metro Plus ticket (Felskinn - Mittelallalin pedestrian ticket). For a one-time fee of CHF 45 (children 6-16 years CHF 38) you can use the Metro Alpin without restrictions during your stay. The Metro Plus ticket includes entry to the ice pavilion. The Saastal Bergbahnen offer guests who are in possession of the SaastalCard and Magic Pass a reduction on the Metro Plus ticket of CHF 5.- for adults and CHF 3.- for children. Both cards must be presented at the cash register for the discount.
Limitless mountain summer: 350km of hiking trails
It doesn't matter whether you go on a high-altitude hike or a themed trail, you are in the middle of the breathtaking mountains! Peace and fresh air are the top priorities.
Foxtrail
Since June 20, 2020 you can go on an exciting scavenger hunt in the Saas Valley! Foxtrail is a team experience for friends and family events. Our valley becomes a playground. You have to crack codes and find hidden messages.
Marmots
You are awake again! Probably the cutest villagers in Saas-Fee can be fed with nuts and carrots all summer long. You can now also get to the rodents with our Murmeli Express (Allalino electric train).
SaasFeestival July and August
Exuberant atomsphere and great music in front of a breathtaking scenery! The second edition of the SaasFeestival in summer 2023 should not to be missed
Mattmark half marathon
On the 9th of September 2023, the Mattmark Half Marathon will take place for the 5th time. The start is at the round church in Saas-Balen. The route then leads through beautiful larch forests past Saas-Grund and Almagell to the hamlet of Zermeiggern. On historical paths you can then reach the dam wall in a pleasant climb. Finally, the most beautiful part for the runners follows, the 7 kilometers practically flat loop around the picturesque Mattmarksee!
For those who prefer something a little more leisurely, there is also the 8 km long route around the Mattmark dam or the Nordic Walking / Fun category.
WINTER EXPERIENCES 2022/23
The valley, Saastal, offers its guests an attractive and varied range of winter activities. The sunny ski resorts with guaranteed snow and a unique view of many 4000-metre peaks are an experience for everyone.
With its wonderful winter hiking trails, an artificial ice rink in Saas-Grund, natural ice rinks, an 11-kilometre-long sledge run from Kreuzboden to Saas-Grund, sledge runs in Saas-Fee and Saas-Almagell and a snow tubing piste, winter fun is ensured for everyone.
The ski bus stops about 30 metres from the house, taking you to Saas-Fee in 8 minutes, to the Saas-Grund cable cars and
Saas-Almagell in 4 minutes.
SaastalCard
From the first overnight stay, all PostBus journeys in the Saas Valley (not valid for arrivals and departures by PostBus) are included in the SaastalCard. You also benefit from reductions of up to 30 percent on a total of 30 offers.
Attractions map
Surrounded by eighteen four-thousand-metre peaks, a unique mountain and glacier landscape full of adventure possibilities awaits you. Now you can find all these experiences on a large, clearly laid out panoramic map. Discover now the 36 winter activities!
Flexcard Hohsaas
The FlexCard Hohsaas is valid until the end of the 2023 summer season and can also be used as a return trip Hohsaas in summer.
4-days FlexCard - adults CHF: 222.00, young people (16 - 19.99) CHF: 178.00, children CHF: 133.00
6-days FlexCard - adults CHF: 278.00, young people (16 - 19.99) CHF: 229.00, children CHF: 169.00
9-days FlexCard - adults CHF: 382.00, young people (16 - 19.99) CHF: 303.50,children CHF: 228.50
Snowshoe hiking
Experience winter from its meditative side and forget everyday life step by step in the midst of snow-covered forests: in the Saas-Fee/Saas Valley holiday region, 60 km of perfectly prepared winter hiking trails and snowshoe trails await you.
Cross-country skiing
Perfectly prepared cross-country ski runs through snow-covered larch forests and along the Vispa, which has solidified into ice, with impressive four-thousand-metre peaks all around: cross-country skiing is fun! In the holiday region, cross-country skiers' hearts beat not only longer, but also higher (depending on temperatures and snow conditions). If there is enough snow, there are 26 km of classic and skating trails.
Winter hiking pass
Our winter hiking passes include the use of all the cable cars in the Saas Valley and simply make winter hiking life more enjoyable!
Foxtrail in winter
As the first Foxtrail in Valais, the trails in the Saas Valley were opened in June 2020. The best thing about them is that you can follow the fox's tracks in the Saas Valley even in winter. Solve the puzzles with friends or family. !
Sledging
Fantastic sledge runs await you here by us! In Saas-Grund you can run from Kreuzboden over a fabulous 11 kilometres into the village and enjoy a spectacular view of the Mischabel chain and the Mattmark region. In Saas-Fee the 6-kilometre-long run starts from the top station of the Hannigbahn and leads over the so-called «Sonnenberg» to the glacier village. The Saas-Almagell run leads from Furggstalden over 3 kilometres to the village. In all three destinations you can hire sledges to the cable cars.
Kids-Week in Saas-Grund
09 - 13 January 2023
16 - 20 January 2023
20 - 24 March 2023
from Monday to Friday
- 5 days ski equipment rental, ski pass, ski lessons
- 5 days children's meal in the rest. Kreuzboden, rest. Hohsaas or in the Weissmieshütte
for the little ones
- 5 days care in the nursery "Hohsi-Nest" Kreuzboden
Prices:
For 5 days: CHF 70.00 per child, children born up to and including 2017
(Prerequisite: One parent is in possession of a vild 5-day ski pass)