The gorgeous little, traffic-free village of Saas-Fee looks a bit like a small Zermatt with its dark wooden chalets, and it is surrounded by magnificent glaciers and mountain peaks, including the Dom – the highest mountain located entirely within Switzerland.
Saas-Fee’s ski area is one of the highest in the Alps, popular for summer skiing on the glacier as well as the winter pistes that spread over a bigger area. The village is based on an old farming community and retains its charm (and its cowsheds full of over-wintering cattle) despite substantial expansion since the first access road was built in 1951.
Most of the slopes are north-facing and above 2,500m, which makes for very reliable and light powdery snow. The whole area is relatively small, with just 100km of pistes that keen skiers and snowboarders are likely to cover within a couple of days, and best suits confident beginners and intermediates.
Stay on track with the essential facts from the resort below, and scroll down for our insider guide to a day on the pistes, expert ratings and advice. For further Saas-Fee inspiration, see our guides to the resort’s best accommodation, restaurants and après ski.