One of the great Alpine resorts, Saas-Fee is high, the slopes are north-facing and there is a glacier so there is skiing almost all year-round and a long peak season. Ecologically it is rated the best resort in the Alps, it is car-free, has a lively night life and is very scenic. The runs are good, not as good or anything like as extensive as nearby Zermatt, but lots of excellent piste for intermediates and very few flats. Nearby Saas-Grund and Saas-Almagell are often uncrowded and have some off-piste that isn't tracked out when that at Saas-Fee is.
George Michael stayed at the Ferienart in Saas-Fee to film the cheesy video for "Last Christmas".
Sky and Rail
The nearest airport to Saas-Fee is Zurich. There is a railway station in the airport.
Best of the Slopes at Saas-Fee
The 9k, 1700m descent from Mittlelallalin takes you into the village or you can cut across and ski all the way into Saas-Almagell.
Where to Eat and Party in Saas-Fee
The Allalin has the highest revolving restaurant in the world, although the food and service are unexceptional. Bergrestaurant Spielboden (at the top station of the gondola of the same name) is a well-regarded mountain restaurant (+41 27 957 22 12). Mühle is a good place to grab a drink at the end of a hard day on the slopes and Popcorn, near the bus station, is a popular shop cum bar cum nightclub for later on. Don Ciccio Ristorante-Pizzeria is recommended for good value Italian food and wine (+41 27 957 40 20).
Getting to Saas-Fee by Train
The best destination to access the downhill slopes by public transport in this ski area is Saas-Fee, Busterminal. Bus terminal 10 minutes from gondola. Buses to other ski areas. Ensure the 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. You may need to reserve your return bus time when you arrive.
