Skiing and Boarding:

 

Given the altitude and aspect of Saas Fee and given the fact that the village is surrounded by no less than twelve 4,000 metre plus peaks in the highest part of Switzerland, the snow conditions are more or less guaranteed to be superb throughout the Season and indeed throughout the year.  Even in mid Summer, professionals and other enthusiasts flock to Saas Fee to use the Summer skiing facilities high above the village whilst climbers, walkers, hikers etc enjoy the lower areas for other alpine activities. Saas Fee early morning in summer is alive with keen boarders and skiers heading high for a few hours on the snow before enjoying the sun in the afternoon.

Boarding facilities are particularly well catered for on the higher slopes. The World Snow Boarding Championships recently ended Nov 25, 2006 here.

There are excellent ski and boarding schools in Saas Fee - at busy periods you are strongly advised to book in advance particularly for private tuition because the group classes occupy the intructors time

The snow conditions in Saas Fee are almost invariably perfect.

For true enthusiasts, or those looking for a longer holiday, you can always take a 35 minute drive from Saas Fee round the corner to the huge adjacent ski area of Zermatt with its own dramatic surroundings including the Matterhorn. 

In fact, you can cross direct from Saas Fee to Zermatt but this is only recommended with a guide.

There are several high altitude Alpine Huts in the area for the very keen treckers and off piste enthusiasts who want to stay high overnight.

Saas Fee is the extreme end of the famous ski treckers holy grail - the Haute Route.