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ANNOUNCEMENT INFO GUIDE SUMMER 2019 SAAS-FEE | SAAS-GRUND | SAAS-ALMAGELL | SAAS-BALEN

GET OUR APP NOW FOR IOS AND ANDROID THE FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE Welcome to your summer in the mountains! Join us for some peace and quiet, fresh air and our fascinating nature. Whether on easy hikes, challenging tours or relaxing spa treatments – you can switch off and recharge with us.

We hope you have a wonderful time with us!

Your Saas-Fee/Saas Valley Team

2 CONTENTS CONTENTS 3 IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Emergency contacts Saas-Fee banks Raiffeisenbank General emergency numbers 112 Tel. +41 27 955 19 00 Obere Dorfstrasse 65 Rescue service/air rescue service 14 4 UBS AG Tel. +41 27 958 99 11 Police 117 Obere Dorfstrasse 18 Fire brigade 118 Walliser Kantonalbank Tel. +41 84 895 29 52 Regional police +41 27 958 11 61 Dorfplatz 9 Saas-Fee piste rescue service* +41 27 958 11 11 Saas-Grund banks Raiffeisenbank *Only during the ski season Tel. +41 27 955 19 00 Saastalstrasse 414 Saas-Fee cashpoints Doctors Post Dr Stephanie & Dr Stefan Kuonen Tel. +41 27 957 58 59 Haus Pan, 3906 Saas-Fee Raiffeisenbank Medical practice Saastal Tel. +41 27 957 11 55 UBS Innere Saastalstrasse 91, 3910 Saas-Grund Walliser Kantonalbank Dentists Dr med. dent. Evi Zengaffinen Tel. +41 27 957 30 60 3908 Saas-Bidermatten Saas-Grund cashpoints Pharmacy Raiffeisenbank, Saastalstrasse 414 Vallesia Apotheke, Walliser Kantonalbank, Saastalstrasse 250 Tel. +41 27 957 26 18 Obere Dorfstrasse 25, 3906 Saas-Fee Saas-Almagell cash withdrawals Saastal Apotheke Cash can also be withdrawn in the Tourist Haus Sportina, Saastalstrasse 260 Tel. +41 27 957 16 04 Information Centre (p. 6/7) during opening 3910 Saas-Grund hours. A maximum of CHF 500 can be withdrawn using a Postbank debit card. Raiffeisenbank Taxis Saas-Balen cash withdrawals Saas-Fee (Elektro), Bolero Tel. +41 27 957 70 20 Cash withdrawals may only be made in the village shop (‘Dor- Saas-Fee (Elektro), Edelweiss Tel. +41 77 443 73 32 fladen’) using a Postbank debit card during opening hours. Saas-Grund, Pauli Reisen Tel. +41 27 957 17 57 Saas-Almagell, Taxi Zurbriggen Tel. +41 79 693 00 00 Lost property Transport / Parking Lost items can be dropped off at Tourist Information Centres (p. 6/7). Roadside assistance 14 0 Road conditions 16 3 Saas-Fee parking authorities +41 27 958 15 70 PostBus travel service +41 58 454 26 16 (seat reservation for journeys to Visp) www.postauto.ch/reservationen

4 CONTENTS CONTENTS 5 TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

Saas-Fee Saas-Balen Obere Dorfstrasse 2 Dorfladen (village shop), Saas-Balen 3906 Saas-Fee Tel. +41 27 957 24 56 Tel. +41 27 958 18 58 Day Opening hours [email protected] 8.30 – 12.00 Special opening Monday Day Opening hours 14.00 – 17.00 hours Tuesday 8.30 – 12.00 29.04.19 – 10.06.19 8.30 – 12.00 Monday – Friday 10.00 – 12.00 Wednesday – 8.30 – 12.00 14.00 – 18.00 14.00 – 16.00 Friday 14.00 – 17.00 8.30 – 12.00 13.07.19 – 24.08.19 Saturday 8.30 – 12.00 8.30 – 18.00 15.00 – 17.00 Saturday 14.00 – 18.00 05.05.19 – 08.06.19 Sunday Closed Closed 06.05.19 – 09.06.19 Sunday and bank 9.00 – 12.00 27.10.19 – 22.12.19 holidays 15.30 – 18.00 Closed

Saas-Grund Saastalstrasse 381 3910 Saas-Grund Tel. +41 27 958 18 55 [email protected] Special opening Day Opening hours hours 22.04.19 – 10.06.19 8.30 – 12.00 14.10.19 – 20.12.19 Monday – Friday 14.00 – 18.00 10.00 – 12.00 16.00 – 18.00 27.04.19 – 08.06.19 8.30 – 12.00 Saturday 26.10.19 – 21.12.19 14.00 – 18.00 Closed 28.04.19 – 07.07.19 Sunday and bank 9.00 – 12.00 01.09.19 – 22.12.19 holidays 15.30 – 18.00 Closed

Saas-Almagell Dorfplatz 1 3905 Saas-Almagell Tel. +41 27 958 18 88 [email protected] Special opening Day Opening hours hours 22.04.19 – 10.06.19 8.30 – 12.00 14.10.19 – 20.12.19 Monday – Friday 14.00 – 18.00 8.30 – 10.30 15.00 – 18.00 27.04.19 – 29.06.19 8.30 – 12.00 Saturday 12.10.19 – 21.12.19 14.00 – 18.00 8.30 – 11.00 Sunday and bank Closed Closed holidays

6 FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE 7 FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY Citizens’ Pass 10 Bucket list 12–15 Aqua Allalin 46 Nordic walking 51 Beach volleyball 46 Pétanque (Boccia) 52 SAAS VALLEY A–Z Brew beer 46 Pit Pat 52 Saas-Fee pick-up service 18 Saas-Fee shopping gift vouchers 19 Library 46 Bake rye bread 52 Arrival/departure car shuttle train 18 Church services 19 Bouldering room 46 Evening of tales and legends 52 Car rental/car sharing 18 Handcarts 19 Village tours 47 Swimming pool cinema 53 Train/PostBus 18 Waste disposal 20 External day-trip destinations 47 Sports and football grounds 53 Allalino village tour 18 Saas-Fee parking 20 Fitness 47–48 Tennis 53 Currency exchange 19 Golf 48 Events 54 Shops/shopping 19 Kletterdome (Indoor climbing) 48 Water sports 54 Kneipp facilities 48 Wellness facilities 54–55 CABLEWAYS Cooking class 49 Yoga 56 Summer 2019 timetable 24–25 Summer ski area 28 Micro-bowling 49 Zumba 57 Single ticket fares 26 Snowsports schools 28 Minigolf 49 Summer skiing 27 Museums / galleries 49–50

EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN EVENTS Summer 2019 events 60 Event highlights 61 Day-trip destinations 32–30 Via Ferrata 36–37 Rope park 34 Feeblitz toboggan run 37 Mountain sports schools 34 Cheesemaking demo 37 FAMILIES AND KIDS Mountain sports highlights 34–35 Sunrise trips 38 Trip to Hohsiland 64 Petting zoo 65 Mountain huts 35 Sunday brunch at Spielboden 38 Baking with Globi 64 Climbing for kids 65 Biking 35 Dinner under the stars 39 Swiss Glacier World 64 Fairy Tale Trail 65 Bike rental 36 Scooters 40 Hohsi Expedition 64 Playgrounds 67 Ice Pavilion 36 Vita Parcours 41 Kian’s Journey of Discovery 64 Treasure hunt in Valais 67 Climbing park 36 Hiking 41 Kids Days 65 Animal treasure hunt 67 Handicrafts for kids 65 Hiking with prams 67 Childcare 65 GASTRONOMY Après-ski and summer bars 70 Cafés and nightlife 72 Mountain restaurants 71 Restaurants 73–75

8 CONTENTS CONTENTS 9 ENJOY A STRESS-FREE AND ACTIVE SUMMER New: WITH THE CITIZENS’ PASS! 1 month The Citizens’ Pass is the extra-value guest card for the Free Repub- fitness lic of Holidays Saas-Fee. Thanks to the Citizens’ Pass, all guests of our partner organisations can enjoy numerous discounts and subscription attractions. CHF 150.00 Valid from the first night’s stay, the Citizens’ Pass lets you use up to 10 of the 11 cableways free of charge during your stay, as well as on either your day of arrival or departure (excluding Metro Alpin). It also includes free, unlimited use of the PostBus anywhere in the entire Saas Valley, from Niedergut to Mattmark (not valid for arrival and departure).

All information is available at: www.saas-fee.ch/buergerpass INDOOR SWIMMING POOL ∙ WELLNESS Have a wonderful stay in the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee with the Citizens’ Pass! FITNESS AND STRENGTH CENTRE MASSAGES ∙ BEAUTY ∙ BISTRO4000

OPENING HOURS: Indoor Pool 10.00–21.00 h Wellness 10.00–21.30 h Fitness 08.00–21.30 h

Aqua Allalin Panoramastrasse 1 3906 Saas-Fee Tel. 027 958 50 60 [email protected] www.youthhostel.ch/aqua-allalin

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Aqua_allalin.indd 3 23.10.2017 16:52:06 WELCOME TO SUMMER! An adventure-filled Via Ferrata or a deckchair in the sun? Everyone relaxes in their own way. For inspiration, we’ve put together a few offers so you can design your own itinerary without missing out on anything.

OUR TIPS FOR ADVENTURERS Climb the most popular and easiest four-thousand- er? Allalin in Saas-Fee makes it possible!

An overnight stay in a mountain hut – a unique ex- perience right in the heart of stunning mountain scenery

Experience a zip-line ride at 3,500 metres above sea level, flying over snow and glaciers

Skiing in the summer? 20 kilometres of piste are available from July

Jägihorn – discover the highest Via Ferrata in the Western Alps

12 FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE 13 OUR TIPS FOR GOURMETS Enjoy an evening meal under a star-studded sky at the Revolving restaurant Allalin

Take in the sounds of water on one of the Suonen trails

Relax over Sunday brunch at Mountain Restaurant Spielboden

Attend one of the summer and guest concerts with performances by local village organisations

Hike around the Mattmark dam and sample an au- thentic Valais rösti in the panoramic restaurant

Watch real Alpine farmers as they produce goat’s cheese OUR TIPS FOR FAMILIES

Feed nuts and carrots to the marmots

Hike over suspension bridges from Furggstalden to Almagelleralp

Zoom down the 11-km route from Kreuzboden to Saas-Grund on a Monster scooter

Bake bread on a stick over the barbecue site at Melchboden

Participate in Kids Days: our children’s entertain- ment on Friday afternoons

Discover Swiss Glacier World at Mittelallalin

14 FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE 15 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Here's an overview of the most important information to make your holiday a stress-free experience.

16 SAAS VALLEY A–Z SAAS VALLEY A–Z 17 PICK-UP SERVICE IN SAAS-FEE CURRENCY EXCHANGE You can call your accommodation from the free phones located Currency can be exchanged in all banks. Also in: in Terminals A and B in the Saas-Fee car park. Guests travelling by public transport can use the complimentary phones in the PostBus Saas-Fee: PostBus travel service (Euro – CHF) waiting room or the Saas-Fee Tourist Information Centre to call their hotel. Saas-Grund: Post office counter (Euro – CHF)

Note: The hotels and some holiday apartments in Saas-Fee offer a Saas-Almagell: Tourist Information Centre (Euro – CHF) free pick-up service. Please ask your host for more information or refer to the rental contract/brochure. SHOPS/SHOPPING Most shops are open from Monday to Saturday 8.30 – 12.00 and 14.00 – 18.30 during the summer season. Many shops are also ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE OF CAR TRANSPORT SERVICE open for a few hours on Sundays. The bakeries open as early as Timetable is subject to change. 7.00.

Car transport service Furka (Matterhorn Gotthard route) GIFT VOUCHERS FOR SAAS-FEE SHOPPING Fri – Sun from Oberwald: 05.35, 06.05 every 30 min. until 20.35 Gift vouchers to the value of CHF 10, 20, 50 and 100 are available Mon – Thu from Oberwald: 05.35, 06.35 every 60 min. until 18.35 from the Tourist Information Centre (payment in cash) and in all Fri – Sun from Realp: 06.05, 06.35 every 30 min. until 21.05 member establishments. You can see a list of the member estab- Mon – Thu from Realp: 06.05, 07.05 every 60 min. until 19.05 lishments on the Saas-Fee Shopping information flyer or at saas- fee.ch/shopping. Car transport service Lötschberg (BLS) The fastest route to Valais is affected by construction work on the CHURCH SERVICES Lötschberg. Timetable changes are in place. Catholic You can find the current departure times from Kandersteg and Goppenstein at: www.bls.ch/autoverlad-loetschberg Saas-Fee Saas-Grund Monday 19.00 Wednesday 9.00 Car transport service Simplon (BLS) Thursday 8.00 Friday 8.00 From Brig: 05.28 – 21.58 every 90 min., Sat/Sun – 22.28 Saturday 19.00 Saturday 19.00 From Iselle: 06.06 – 22.36 every 90 min., Sat/Sun – 23.06 Sunday and Sunday and 9.00 9.00 bank holidays bank holidays Our tip: First Friday of the Discounted tickets for the car transport service Lötschberg are 19.00 available in the Tourist Information Centre at Saas-Fee. month Saas-Almagell Saas-Balen Tuesday 8.00 Tuesday 19.30 CAR RENTAL/CAR SHARING Friday 8.00 Thursday 8.00 A MobilityCar vehicle is available for reservation in the Saas-Fee Sunday and car park (Terminal B, directly by the entrance). Information and Saturday 17.30 10.30 bank holidays reservation at: www.mobility.ch Sunday and On Thursday during 10.30 19.30 Tel. +41 84 882 48 12 bank holidays school holidays First Friday of the 19.30 TRAIN/POSTBUS month The PostBus brings you from the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee to Visp in 50 minutes. From there you have direct train Protestant connections to Zurich, Berne, Geneva, Basle and Lausanne. Saas-Fee Saas-Grund

You can find detailed timetables at www.sbb.ch. 7. 07. – 15.09.2019 7.7. – 11.8.2019 Sunday Sunday 9.30 20.00 Reformierte Haus Atlas SAAS-FEE ALLALINO VILLAGE TOUR Kirche am Biel Travel through Saas-Fee on our Allalino panorama train. Take an informative village tour in style and comfort. HANDCARTS When: Mid-July to mid-October, Friday to Wednesday For a deposit of CHF 50, you can hire a handcart from the Saas- Information:Tourist Information Centre Saas-Fee, Tel. +41 27 958 18 58 Fee Tourist Information Centre. The first hour is free of charge. Thereafter, use is charged at CHF 10/hour.

18 SAAS VALLEY A–Z SAAS VALLEY A–Z 19 WASTE DISPOSAL In Saas-Fee and Saas-Almagell, waste sacks that have been purchased can be deposited in the waste sheds (small wooden sheds spread out all over the village). In Saas-Balen and Saas-Gr- und, they are placed at the kerbside every Tuesday and Friday morning. Please only use purchased waste sacks. These can With the BLS Lötschberg be purchased at supermarket checkouts (also as single sacks).

Paper, used glass, aluminium and PET bottles should be recycled at the following locations: Car Transport to the Valais

Saas-Fee: Recyclingstrasse at the entrance to the village Saas-Grund: Recyclingstrasse behind the post office Saas-Almagell: Recycling container right at the bottom of the car park near the entrance to the village. Saas-Balen: Recycling container at the school

Note: Cardboard is bundled together in all four districts and should be left at the kerbside for collection on Wednesday mornings. Paper (except in Saas- Fee) and cardboard (in all communities) must be tied together with a special piece of string that you need to purchase. This is available at local government offices, the Saas-Almagell Service Centre or most supermarkets.

SAAS-FEE PARKING Duration Standard rate With Citizens’ Pass

Up to 3 h Gratis Gratis Up to 4 h CHF 5 CHF 5 Up to 5 h CHF 8 CHF 8 Up to 6 h C H F 11 C H F 11 Up to 7 h C H F 12 C H F 12 Up to 8 h C H F 13 C H F 13 Up to 24 h C H F 14 C H F 14

2–7 days CHF 14* CHF 10.50 8–14 days CHF 14* CHF 8.50 From 15 days CHF 14* CHF 7 1 week CHF 98 CHF 77 2 weeks CHF 196 CHF 136.50 3 weeks CHF 294 CHF 185.50 Camper van per day CHF 23.50 *Per day Timetable changes owing to Note: All guests who use a parking space for camper vans in Saas-Fee must register at the Saas-Fee refurbishment work: Tourist Information Centre upon arrival. You will bls.ch/timetable- receive a Citizens’ Pass upon payment of the vis- itor’s tax. loetschberg

20 SAAS VALLEY A–Z SAAS VALLEY A–Z 21 COMFORT, PLEASURE, EXPERIENCE: THE SAAS CABLEWAYS The Saas cableways transport you swiftly and easily to the starting point of many unforgettable mountain tours and hikes. Various cableways are available in the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee, even free of charge with the Citizens’ Pass!

22 CABLEWAYS CABLEWAYS 23 SUMMER 2019 CABLEWAY TIMETABLE

Saas-Fee cableways

June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019

Spielboden 8.6. – 30.6.19 1.7. – 12.7.19 13.7. – 20.10.19 1. Sektion 08:15 – 16:15 07:15 – 16:15 09:00 – 16:15

8.6. – 30.6.19 1.7. – 12.7.19 Felskinnbahn* Closed 08:30 – 16:00 07:30 – 16:00 13.7. - 1.9.19 2.9. – 15.9.19 16.9. – 6.10.19 7.10. – 31.10.19 Alpin Express 07:00 – 16:00 07:30 – 16:00 08:00 – 16:00 08:30 – 16:00 Summer skiing 07:00 - 12:00** 7:30 - 13:00 08:00 - 14:00 8:30 - 15:00 8.6. – 30.6.19 1.7. – 12.7.19 13.7. – 1.9.19 2.9. – 15.9.19 16.9. – 6.10.19 7.10. – 31.10.19 Metro Alpin 08:45 – 15:30 07:45 – 15:30 07:15 – 15:30 07:45 – 15:30 08:15 – 15:30 08:45 – 15:30

Spielboden 29.6. – 20.10.19 2. Sektion 09:00 – 16:15

29.6. – 29.9.19 Längfluhbahn 09:00 – 16:15

Plattjenbahn Closed

15.6. – 20.10.19 Hannigbahn 09:00 – 16:30

Saas-Grund cableways

June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 8.6. – 28.6.19 2.9. – 20.10.19 Saas-Grund 29.6.-1.9.19 08:00 – 12:00 08:00 – 12:0 0 Kreuzboden 07:30 – 16:45 13:15 – 16:30 13:15 – 16:30 15.6. – 12.7.19 19.8. – 22.9.19 Kreuzboden 13.7. – 18.8.19 08:15 – 12:00 08:15 – 12:00 Hohsaas 07:45 – 16:15 13:15 – 16:15 13:15 – 16:15

Saas-Almagell cableways

June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 15.6. – 30.6.19 1.7. – 1.9.19 2.9. – 6.10.19 Furggstalden 10:00 – 12:00 09:00 – 12:15 10:00 – 12:0 0 14:00 – 16:00 13:30 – 16:30 14:00 – 16:00 1.7. – 1.9.19 2.9. – 15.9.19 Heidbodme 09:00 – 12:15 10:00 – 12:0 0 13:30 – 16:30 14:00 – 16:00

* Felskinnbahn from 29.04 to 01.06.2019, 1 ascent daily at 16.30, 1 addi- Attention: No liability is assumed for exact compliance with the timetable. tional ascent on Saturday at 07.30 (Price CHF 42, extra journey, no dis- count available).

** Opening depends on snow conditions.

CABLEWAYS IN THE FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS SAAS-FEE

Saastal Bergbahnen AG Bergbahnen Hohsaas AG Saas-Fee / Saas-Almagell Saas-Grund Tel. +41 27 958 11 00 Tel. +41 27 958 15 80 [email protected] [email protected] www.saas-fee.ch/bergbahnen www.hohsaas.ch

24 CABLEWAYS CABLEWAYS 25 SINGLE TICKET FARES SUMMER SKIING FARES < < > = single ticket = ascent and descent Saas-Fee (without Citizens’ Pass) Adults Children Days (from 16 years) (6 – 15 years) 1 84 52 2 18 0 115 3 269 173 Route 4 358 229 15 years 15

– 5 443 281 Adults years 16 From Children 6 GA travelcard Half Fare, Groups of adults Groups of children 6 505 323 CHF CHF CHF CHF Saas-Fee – Mittelallalin < 56 28 45 22.50 7 583 373 < > 75 37.50 60 30 8 640 409 < 32 16 25 12.50 < Saas-Fee – Felskinn > 9 698 446 46 23 37 18.50 10 754 483 < > Felskinn – Mittelallalin** 45** 38** 11 794 509

Saas-Fee – Morenia < 25 12.50 20 10 12 838 535 < Saas-Fee – Plattjen > 36 18 29 14.50 Saas-Fee – Hannig 13 880 561

< 30 15 24 12 14 9 11 584 < Saas-Fee – Spielboden > 46 23 37 18.50 Children under 6 years old travel free of charge. Guests with a Cit- < 37 18.50 30 15 < Saas-Fee – Längfluh > izens’ Pass receive a 25% discount on all summer skiing prices. 52 26 42 21 A photo is obligatory from 7 days. The photo is taken directly at the > 16 8 13 6.50 cableway. Days can be selected from 2 days (e.g. 2 in 4 days, 3 in < Spielboden – Längfluh > 22 11 18 9 6 days, etc.). All prices are subject to change. > 27 13.50 21.50 11 < Saas-Grund – Kreuzboden > 36 18 29 14.50

> 34 17– 27–36 13.50 IN ADDITION TO THE TICKET PRICES, THE SAASTAL CA- < Saas-Grund – Hohsaas > 45 20.50 18 BLEWAYS CHARGE A ONE-OFF FEE OF CHF 5 (PER RFID

> DATA MEDIUM, KEY CARD). THESE CARDS BECOME THE 24 12 19 9.50 < Kreuzboden – Hohsaas > PROPERTY OF THE PURCHASER AND CAN BE USED 32 16 25.50 13 REPEATEDLY, AS WELL AS IN SEVERAL OTHER SNOW- > Saas-Almagell – 10 5 8 4 SPORTS REGIONS. THE SKI PASS CAN ALSO BE PUR- < > Furggstalden 14 7 11 5.50 CHASED ONLINE WITH THE KEY CARD. > 6.50 10 5 < Furggstalden – Heidbodme > 13–17 8.50 14 7 FARE CONDITIONS AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

> INFORMATION ON THE FARE CONDITIONS AND SAFETY 20 10 16 8 < Saas-Almagell – Heidbodme > REGULATIONS FOR THE FREE REPUBLIC OF HOLIDAYS 27 13.50 22 11 SAAS-FEE IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.SAAS-FEE.CH/BERG- Saas-Almagell – BAHNEN AND AT THE CABLEWAY TICKET COUNTERS. < > Heidbodme – 24 12 19 10 Furggstalden

Children under 6 years old travel free of charge. Cableway discounts Information at the counter for discounts with: Swiss Pass, Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Card, IV-cards plus Half Fare and GA travelcards. Discount passes/cards must be shown.

**Tip Metro Plus Ticket Dogs: Foot passengers pay a flat charge of CHF 45 (children CHF 38, no In Saas-Fee and Saas-Almagell, dogs with a withers height of 30 cm or discount with HF/GA railcard) and enjoy unlimited travel on Metro more pay a quarter of the adult fare. In Saas-Fee and Saas-Almagell, Alpin during their stay. The Metro Plus Ticket includes entry to the the price for dogs with a withers height of 30 cm or more is CHF 5. Ice Pavilion and Swiss Glacier World. The ticket is only available with Luggage: the Citizens’ Pass. Please note: The Citizens’ Pass is only valid on A fee is charged for pieces of luggage and prams in Saas-Grund. The the day of arrival or departure. fee is CHF 5 per item.

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Number of piste km: 20 Number of sites: 4 Description: Even in the summer, we have the best piste conditions up to 3,600 m above sea level. With a little luck, you’ll meet the star ski racer Ramon Zenhäusern (our summer ski am- bassador) while training on the Fee glacier.

Fun point: The Mittelallalin freestyle park is one of the best in Europe and attracts the freestyle world elite to Saas-Fee ev- ery year.

Always keep to the marked pistes IMPORTANT NOTE! (dangerous crevasses directly adja- cent to the barrier)!

SNOWSPORTS SCHOOLS

Ski SnowboardCamps FreestyleTelemark ESKIMOS Ski- und Snowboardschule Entire summer/autumn Obere Dorfstrasse 62 private or group lessons, 3906 Saas-Fee     camps, instructor coach- Tel. +41 27 957 49 04 ing, video analysis www.eskimos.ch [email protected] Schweizer Skischule Dorfplatz 1 3906 Saas-Fee     Private lessons only Tel. +41 27 957 23 48 www.skischule-saas-fee.ch [email protected] Ski Zenit Experienced ski instructors Obere Dorfstrasse 54 offer personalised training 3906 Saas-Fee for skiers of all ages. Book- Tel. +41 77 413 64 40     able: racing technique, rac- www.skizenit.ch ing camps, video analysis www.skiracingcamps.ch and private training in the [email protected] summer.

Note: Skiing and snowboarding courses must be booked in advance.

28 CABLEWAYS CABLEWAYS 29 SUMMER IN THE MOUNTAINS MEANS FREE- DOM AND RECOVERY Encounters with marmots, ibex or Saas sheep are not uncommon on our mountains. Our wildlife, bab- bling mountain streams and unique diversity of Alpine flowers invite you on a journey of discovery. Whether Via Ferrata, Monster scooters, themed trails, adventure or culture: the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee offers unique opportunities to individually design your summer holiday.

30 EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN 31 DAY-TRIP DESTINATIONS

Britannia Hut, Saas-Fee Mittelallalin, Saas-Fee Hohsaas, Saas-Grund Furggstalden, (3,030 m a.s.l.) (3,500 m a.s.l.) (3,200 m a.s.l.) Saas-Almagell (1,893 m a.s.l.) Erected in 1912 by British The Mittelallalin is the hallmark There are 18 good reasons why Take the chairlift from Saas-Al- members of the Alpenclub of Saas-Fee and should not be you simply must visit Hohsaas. magell to the region’s oldest (which is why it’s called ‘Bri- left out on your itinerary. You can The themed trail ‘18 Four-thou- hamlet, Furggstalden, which tannia’), it is one of the most visit the world’s highest revolving sanders’ (18 Viertausender) boasts two restaurants. From visited SAC huts in the entire restaurant Allalin, travel on the awaits you. The panoramic here you can also reach beau- Alps and serves as a starting world’s highest metro, and our restaurant yields unobstructed tiful Almagelleralp in just one point for the Haute Route and Ice Pavilion is also worth seeing. views of all four-thousanders. hour. You can return to Saas-Al- other high-alpine tours. Hik- magell by scooter or on foot. ing time from Felskinn moun- Tip: Swiss Glacier World (p. 64). Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund tain station is approx. 90 min. (2,400 m a.s.l.) Heidbodme, Saas-Almagell Please note: The Britannia Hut Note: The Metro Alpin is not in- You can climb, hike or sim- (2,400 m a.s.l.) is open from mid-June. You cluded in the Citizens’ Pass. ply enjoy the Kreuzboden. The Heidbodme observation point, can check the current open- mountain restaurant’s pan- with its mountain restaurant, ing hours in advance with the Spielboden, Saas-Fee oramic terrace also invites you provides a unique panorama of mountain hut attendant or at (2,448 m a.s.l.) to sit back and relax. For little the Mischabel massif and par- the Tourist Information Centres Spielboden is the natural habitat ones there is Hohsi-Land: a ticularly the Monte-Rosa massif. (p. 6/7). of many marmot families and unique playground with a pet- the location of an outstanding ting zoo and even pony rides Note: Please observe the time- Hannig, Saas-Fee restaurant. from mid-July to mid-August. table (p. 24/25). All day-trip des- (2,336 m a.s.l.) tinations are displayed on the Our "sun mountain" offers var- Längfluh, Saas-Fee Mattmark reservoir, panorama map, which can be ious hiking trails and a moun- (2,870 m a.s.l.) Saas-Almagell (2,200 m a.s.l.) found in all Tourist Information tain restaurant with a large Längfluh gets you the closest Here you’ll find Europe’s larg- Centres of the Free Republic of sun terrace for relaxation. For you can be to the glacier. The est natural reservoir with a pan- Holidays Saas-Fee and all desti- children, there is a playground high glacier break-offs are fasci- oramic restaurant. Once you nation cableways. and free-roaming marmots to nating; the highest mountain in have arrived at the 780 me- watch. A scooter route runs Switzerland – the Dom – towers tre-long dam, you can wander from Hannig back to the village. majestically at 4,545 metres. around the reservoir or hike to the Monte Moro Pass.

32 EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN 33 ROPE PARK Gorge Alpine/Alpine Canyon, Saas-Fee – Saas-Grund Our rope park provides opportunities to explore different difficulty Accompanied by a mountain guide, you cross the Fee Ravine be- grades and the highest zip line in Europe. tween Saas-Fee and Saas-Grund.

Rope park, Saas-Fee When: Daily, on request Opening hours: Last entry: Mid-June to mid-October (min. 4 persons) 19.6. – 29.06.19, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 12.00 – 18.00 16.00 Information/ 30.6. – 02.09.19, daily 10.00 – 19.00 17.00 Reservation: Book by 18.00 the evening before 03.9. – 21.10.19, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 12.00 – 18.00 16.00 Saas-Fee Guides, Tel. +41 27 957 44 64 Active Dreams Bergführer, Tel. +41 79 328 63 64 Adult parcours or Tel. +41 78 825 82 73 Admission: Adults and children from 1.45 m My first four-thousander – Allalinhorn (4,027 m a.s.l.) Everyone can safely climb the most popular four-thousander in our Mini parcours region with a mountain guide. Admission: Children from 4 years old Information: Saas-Fee Guides When: Daily, on request Tel. +41 27 957 44 64 From mid-June to mid-October, www.seilpark-saasfee.ch max. 4 persons per mountain guide Note: Group rates from ten persons. Group bookings Information: Book by 18.00 the evening before can be made directly with the Saas-Fee Guides. Reservation: Saas-Fee Guides, Tel. +41 27 957 44 64 Groups may also be admitted outside opening Active Dreams Bergführer, Tel. +41 79 328 63 64 hours. or Tel. +41 78 825 82 73 My second four-thousander – Weissmies (4,023 m a.s.l.) MOUNTAIN SPORTS SCHOOLS You can conquer the fairly difficult four-thousander with a mountain Saas-Fee Guides guide.

Tel. +41 27 957 44 64 When: Daily from mid-June to end of September Mail [email protected] (3-4 persons per mountain guide) Web www.saasfeeguides.com Information: Book by 18.00 the evening before Active Dreams Bergführer Weissmies, Saas-Grund Reservation: Active Dreams Bergführer, Tel. +41 79 328 63 64 or Tel. +41 78 825 82 73 Tel. +41 79 328 63 64 or +41 78 825 82 73 Mail [email protected] MOUNTAIN HUTS Web www.weissmies.ch or www.activedreams.ch Almagelleralp: +41 79 629 78 08 Almageller Hut: +41 27 957 11 79 +41 79 607 44 35 Note: Whether guided mountain tours, Via Ferrata, Britannia Hut: +41 27 957 22 88 glacier hiking or serac tours, the professional Dom Hut: +41 27 967 26 34 mountain sports guides bring you safely to your Europa Hut: +41 27 967 82 78 destination and also plan a tour based on your Hohsaas Hut: +41 78 789 07 87 preferences. +41 27 957 17 08 MOUNTAIN SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Mischabel Hut: +41 27 957 13 17 Guided bike tour, Saas Valley +41 78 835 20 72 Get acquainted with the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee on two Monte Rosa Hut: +41 27 956 31 50 wheels. For example, with the ‘Full Day Riding’ adventure package. Täsch Hut: +41 27 967 39 13 When: Daily, on request +41 27 967 53 63 From mid-June to end of October Weissmies Hut: +41 27 957 25 54 Information/ Reservation: Book by 18.00 the evening before Note: Check the opening hours and availability of each Saas-Fee Guides hut in advance. Tel. +41 27 957 44 64 BIKING Discover just how beautiful the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee Mountain training, Saas-Fee is. Everyone can find their favourite route on 70 km of marked bike In the base camp for climbing beginners, you learn different knots, trails. climbing techniques, types of abseiling and safety methods. When: Daily, on request Hohsaas, Saas-Grund From mid-June to mid-October When: Alpine bike tours from Hohsaas to Saas- Information/ Grund, according to Hohsaas timetable Reservation: Book by 18.00 the evening before (p. 24/25). Saas-Fee Guides, Tel. +41 27 957 44 64 Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas Tel. +41 27 958 15 80

34 EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN 35 BIKE RENTAL Mittaghorn (3,143 m a.s.l.), Saas-Fee Cesar Sport Alpin, Saas-Fee An easy to moderate Via Ferrata, also recommended for beginners. Information: Tel. +41 27 957 37 33 Opening hours: End of June to start of October Intersport SportArt, Saas-Fee Duration: 5–6 hrs (entire tour) Information: Tel. +41 27 531 49 10 Difficulty: K 2–3 Starting point: Morenia Popcorn Shop, Saas-Fee Information: Tel. +41 27 958 50 00 Jägihorn (3,201 m a.s.l.), Saas-Grund The highest Via Ferrata in the Western Alps and one of the most Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell beautiful in Switzerland. Information: Tel. +41 27 957 23 01

Intersport Zurbriggen Saas-Grund Opening hours: End of June to mid-October Information: Tel. +41 27 957 14 40 Duration: 7–8 hrs (entire tour) Difficulty: K 3 (variants 4–5) Elektrovelo Flora Saas-Almagell Starting point: Kreuzboden Information: Tel. +41 78 638 14 88 Mini Via Ferrata, Saas-Grund ICE PAVILION A rather short Via Ferrata, suitable for beginners. A high point is the Discover our ice grotto with unique ice sculptures at 3,500 m above 40-metre abseil! sea level. The audio guide gives you interesting facts about ice and glaciers. Opening hours: June to beginning of October Information: Book by the evening before Mittelallalin, Saas-Fee Duration: 2 hrs (ascent and descent) Opening hours: Daily from 8 June, 9.30 – 15.00. Observe Difficulty: K 3 the Metro timetable! (p. 24/25) Starting point: Saas-Grund near cable car base station Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG Tel. +41 27 958 11 00 FEEBLITZ TOBOGGAN RUN www.saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten Ride up to the start with a steep toboggan lift and whoosh down the Tip: Entry is free with the ‘Metro Plus Ticket’ (p. 26) mountain at speeds of up to 40 km/h. . CLIMBING PARK Saas-Fee From mini parcours for climbing beginners to adult parcours for Opening hours: 15 – 30 June: adventurers. daily 13.00 – 17.00 1 – 7 July: - ‘Feechi’ area, Saas-Fee/Saas-Grund gorge daily 12.00 – 18.00 - ‘Zur Hohen Stiege’ area, Saas-Fee 8 July – 18 August: - ‘Almagelleralp/Allmageller Hut’ area, Saas-Almagell daily 10.30 – 18.00 19 August – 1 September: Note: Ask your mountain guide for information about daily, 12.00 – 17.30 other climbing areas. 2 September – 3 November: daily, 12.30 – 17.00 Information: Rodelbobbahn Feeblitz VIA F E R R ATA Tel. +41 27 957 31 11 You can tackle our Via Ferrata on your own or with a mountain www.feeblitz.ch guide. [email protected] Difficulty levels K1 Easy CHEESEMAKING DEMO Easy to moderately difficult, somewhat K2 Watch real alpine farmers as they produce goat’s cheese and learn strenuous or exhausting at times more about life in the Alps. K3 Largely difficult, strenuous and exhausting Very difficult, very strenuous and very Hannigalp, Saas-Fee K4 exhausting When: Tuesday 10.00 or on request from 1 July until approx. 20 September Extremely difficult, as very strenuous and K5 Information/ extremely exhausting Reservation: By 19.00 the evening before More than extremely difficult, as very strenuous and ex- K6 (max. 10 persons) tremely exhausting; good climbing technique is essential Tel. +41 79 358 55 57

36 EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN 37 MITTELALLALIN SUNRISE TRIPS DINNER UNDER THE STARS Dinner under stars on Mittelallalin When: 18 July 2019, 25 July 2019, 30 July 2019, Experience a special evening meal in our revolving restaurant Allalin 08 August 2019, 15 August 2019, at 3,500 m above sea level. The evening mountain panorama with 22 August 2019 starry skies and a view of Milan is unique.

Reservation: Booking necessary! By 16.00 the day before, Tel. When: 16 July 2019, 06 August 2019 & 20 August 2019 +41 27 958 11 00, [email protected] Ascent at 17.30 from Alpin Express or at the Alpin Express ticket counter Descent at 21.00 Minimum participants: 30 persons Reservation: Booking necessary! By 16.00 the day before, Tel. Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG +41 27 958 11 00, [email protected] or Tel. +41 27 958 11 00 at the Alpin Express ticket counter www.saas-fee.ch/sonnenaufgangsfahrten Minimum participants: 18 persons Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG Tel. +41 27 958 11 00 www.saas-fee.ch/sternendinner

Dinner under the stars at Spielboden At the mountain restaurant Spielboden, you can enjoy an exquisite three-course menu under the stars.

When: 23 July 2019, 01 August 2019 & 13 August 2019 Ascent at 17.30 from Spielboden base station Descent at 21.00 Reservation: Booking necessary! By 16.00 the day before, Tel. +41 27 958 11 00, [email protected] or at the Alpin Express ticket counter Minimum participants: 18 persons Information: Saastal Bergbahnen AG Tel. +41 27 958 11 00 www.saas-fee.ch/sternendinner SUNDAY BRUNCH AT SPIELBODEN Sunday brunch at Spielboden with home-made bread, croissants, eggs, Belgian waffles, cakes and Saas meats.

When: Every Sunday, 30 June – 13 October 2019 09.00 – 12.00

Information/ Reservation: Beim Bergrestaurant Spielboden, +41 78 811 54 53 or [email protected] (Booking essential, by 16.00 the day before) www.saas-fee.ch/sonntagsbruch-spielboden

38 EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN 39 SCOOTERS VITA PARCOURS The Free Republic of Holidays boasts three routes for rapid down- Discover dynamic running tracks and challenge boards on our two hill scooter runs. Vita Parcours trails in the Saas Valley.

Hannig, Saas-Fee Saas-Fee Length: 5.5 km Distance/Boards: 3.3 km and 15 challenge boards Opening hours: Daily according to Hannig timetable Start: Wildi district, Saas-Fee (p. 24/25) Information: Saastal Bergbahnen Saas-Almagell Tel. +41 27 958 26 15 Distance/Boards: 3 km and 15 challenge boards www.saas-fee.ch/abenteuer Start: At the minigolf course

Kreuzboden, Monster scooter, Saas-Grund Information: From the respective Tourist Information Centre Length: 11 km (p. 6/7) www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport Opening hours: Daily according to Kreuzboden timetable (p. 24/25) HIKING Information/ Take a guided hike with trained and knowledgeable hiking guides. Reservation: Booking necessary! Bergbahnen Hohsaas Hiking guides Tel. +41 27 958 15 80 Saas-Fee Guides +41 27 957 44 64 www.saas-fee.ch/abenteuer Kurt Andenmatten +41 78 605 34 39 Lori Bigler-Bumann +41 79 613 44 19 Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell André Zurbriggen +41 79 730 16 18 Length: 3.5 km Michaela Berchtold +41 78 744 70 22 Opening hours: Daily according to Furggstalden timetable Hilda Kalbermatten +41 79 350 26 50 (p. 24/25) Information: Saastal Bergbahnen The Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee has everything, from re- Tel. +41 27 958 11 00 laxed walks to high-alpine hikes. Enjoy 350 km walks with wonder- www.saas-fee.ch/abenteuer ful views of our mountain panorama. Note: Group bookings necessary. Themed trails and nature trails • 18 Four-thousanders at Hohsaas (18 Viertausender auf Hohsaas) • Almagell Adventure Trail (Almageller Erlebnisweg) • Alpine Flower Trail (Alpenblumen-Promenade) • Glacier Nature Trail (Gletscherlehrpfad) • Chapel Way (Kapellenweg) • Kian’s Journey of Discovery (Kian auf Entdeckungsreise) • Fairy Tale Trail (Märchenweg) • Meditation Way (Meditationsweg) • Sun Trail (Sonnenweg) • Suonen Trail (Suonenweg) • Furggstalden Forest Nature Trail (Waldlehrpfad Furggstalden) • Tranquillity Trail (Weg der Stille) • Trail from Saas-Fee (Weg von Saas-Fee) • Wellness and Fun Trail (Wellness- und Genussweg) • Zuckmayer Hiking Trail (Zuckmayer-Wanderweg)

Opening hours: June to approx. October Information: www.saas-fee.ch/wandern or in all Saas Valley Tourist Information Centres

Note: All hikes can be found in the Saas-Fee/ Saas-Fee/Saas Valley app.

40 EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN 41 SAAS-FEE BOUTIQUE HOTEL BAR & RESTAURANT SPA & WELLNESS Lomattenstrasse 6 CH-3906 Saas-Fee t: +41 27 958 13 58 w: www.capra.ch e: [email protected] Geöffnet vom29.06.2019 - 28.09.2019

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Discover the exciting stories of our authentic mountain villages. Relax in one of our wellness facilities or visit an exhibit.

44 DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY 45 AQUA ALLALIN VILLAGE TOURS Saas-Fee Take a village tour and discover more about the history of the Saas Opening hours from start of June: Valley. Indoor swimming pool: 10.00 – 21.00 Fitness: 8.00 – 21.30 Tourist Information Centre, Saas-Grund Wellness: 10.00 – 21.30 When: Monday, 16.45 Information: Aqua Allalin Information/ Tel. +41 27 958 50 50 Reservation: Pre-book by Monday 12.00 Tourist Information www.aqua-allalin.ch Centre Saas-Grund, Tel. +41 27 958 18 55 Note: Save 20% with the Citizens’ Pass! www.saas-fee.ch/entdecken BEACH VOLLEYBALL Saaser Museum, Saas-Fee Sportplatz Kalbermatten, Saas-Fee When: 25.06. – 13.10.2019 Opening hours: Daily, from start of June to end of October. Tuesday 17.00 Information/ or on request Reservation: Group bookings necessary. Information/ Buvette Sportplatz Kalbermatten, Reservation: Saaser Museum Tel. +41 27 957 24 54 Tel. +41 79 220 28 53 www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport www.saas-fee.ch/entdecken

Sportplatz Wichel, Saas-Grund NEARBY DAY-TRIP DESTINATIONS Opening hours: Daily, from start of June to end of October. The following convenient day trips are available: Information: Gemeinde Saas-Grund Day trip to Zermatt Tel. +41 27 957 24 31 Visit the village at the foot of the Matterhorn. www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport When: Friday, 8.00 Information/ At Biotop Zermeiggern, Saas-Almagell Reservation: Pauli Reisen Opening hours: Daily, from start of June to end of October. Tel. +41 27 957 17 57 Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Almagell by Thursday, 17.00 Tel. +41 27 958 18 88 www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport Thermalbad, Leukerbad Europe’s largest alpine thermal baths. BREW BEER Opening hours: Daily, 8.00 – 20.00 Brew your own Valais glacier brew in one of the smallest breweries Information: Leukerbad Therme in Switzerland. Tel. +41 27 472 20 20 [email protected] Bäckerei Imseng, Saas-Fee www.leukerbad-therme.ch When: On request (min. 6, max. 12 people) Note: Save 10% with the Citizens’ Pass! Information/ Reservation: Tel. +41 27 958 12 58, www.hotel-imseng.ch Brigerbad Thermalbad, Brig A newly designed thermal bath, spacious spa, new wellness and LIBRARY beauty area In addition to books, you can also borrow audio books and DVDs Opening hours: Daily, 9.00 – 21.00 – free of charge. Information: Thermalquellen Brigerbad AG, Tel. +41 27 948 48 48 Opening hours: Monday 16.00 - 20.00 [email protected] Thursday 18.00 – 20.00 www.thermalbad-wallis.ch During the Note: Save 10% with the Citizens’ Pass! school holidays: Monday 18.00 – 20.00 Information: Tel. +41 79 478 02 13, [email protected] FITNESS www.3910.ch Fat-burner / Legs, Bums & Tums, Saas-Fee When: From 1 June, Monday, Tuesday and Friday BOULDERING ROOM 18.45 – 19.35 Here climbing enthusiasts can enjoy three-metre-high walls across Information: Aqua Allalin 2 an area of 120 m . Tel. +41 27 958 50 50 www.saas-fee.ch/wellness Saas-Grund Opening hours: Daily 8.00 – 23.00 Morning gym, Saas-Almagell Information/ When: Daily until 23.06 and from 19.07, 8.30 – 9.00 Reservation: Saas-Grund Tourist Information Centre, Book by 18.00 the evening before Tel. +41 27 958 18 55 Information: Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen Hotel Alpha, Tel. +41 27 957 20 06 Tel. +41 27 957 23 01 www.saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten www.saas-fee.ch/wellness

46 DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY 47 Fitness rooms COOKING CLASS IN GROUPS OR PAIRS - Aqua Allalin, Saas-Fee Tel. +41 27 958 50 50 Learn how to prepare local dishes and take a taste of the Saas - Hotel Metropol, Saas-Fee Tel. +41 27 958 58 58 Valley home with you. - SaasWellFit, Saas-Grund Tel. +41 27 957 47 56 When: On request GOLF DRIVING RANGE / Information: Horny Chef, Tel. +41 79 817 58 34 ALPINE GOLF SIX-HOLE COURSE www.saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten The driving range and the artificial green at Sportplatz Kalbermatten MICRO-BOWLING are suitable for beginners and seasoned golfers. Micro-bowling is an ideal alternative for evening catch-ups or when the weather’s bad. Sportplatz Kalbermatten, Saas-Fee Opening hours: Daily 8.30 – 18.00 Haus Lehnhof, Saas-Fee Driving Range Opening hours: From 20.00 on request End of June to beginning of October Information/ Information: Buvette Sportplatz Kalbermatten Booking: Regula Imseng Tel. +41 27 957 24 54 Tel. +41 27 957 10 52 www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell INDOOR SKIING Opening hours: Daily 8.00 – 23.00 You can ski in any weather and any season on the dry ski mat. The until 23.06 and from 19.07 ramp inclination and speed are variable. Information: Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen Tel. +41 27 957 23 01 Opening hours/ Available at www.swissindoorskiing.ch www.saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten Information Reservation: Mittschdri Skipoint Saas-Fee / Hotel Metropol MINIGOLF Minigolf against our mountain backdrop is a special treat. Tel. +41 27 958 58 58 or [email protected] Minigolf course, Saas-Fee Opening hours: Mid-June – mid-July, Sun – Fri 12.00 – 18.00 Mid-July – mid-August, daily 12.00 – 20.00 KLETTERDOME (INDOOR CLIMBING) Mid-August – end of October, The Saas-Fee car park has three climbing routes with varying de- Sun – Fri 12.00 – 18.00 grees of difficulty. Courses are available from the Saas-Fee moun- (Closed on 1 September.) tain guide office. Information: Tel. +41 79 342 86 64 www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport Opening hours: Daily 08.00 – 22.00 Point of sale/ Minigolf course, Saas-Almagell Registration: Parking authorities Opening hours: Daily 10.30 – 21.00 Tel. +41 27 958 15 70 from start of June to mid-October Information: www.kletterdome.ch Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Almagell Tel. +41 27 958 18 88 Note: Equipment can be rented from various sports www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport shops or from the mountain sports schools. Minigolf tournament, Saas-Almagell When: Every Thursday from 20.00 KNEIPP FACILITIES July & August Bifig, Saas-Fee (Min. 4 persons) Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Fee Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Almagell Tel. +41 27 958 18 58 Tel. +41 27 958 18 88 www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund MUSEUMS / GALLERIES Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas Our cultural activities Tel. +41 958 15 80 Bakery Museum, Saas-Fee Furggstalden, Saas-Almagell Opening hours: Daily, 7.00 – 19.00 Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Almagell Information: Bäckerei Imseng Tel. +41 27 958 18 88 Tel. +41 27 958 12 58 www.hotel-imseng.ch

48 DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY 49 Galerie Bos & Berge, Saas-Fee NORDIC WALKING Opening hours: Thursday – Sunday 14.00 – 18.30 Walking with special sticks turns classic walking into an effective Information: Galerie Bos & Berge workout for the entire body. Obere Dorfstrasse 41 3906 Saas-Fee Helsana Swiss Running Walking Trail, Saas-Fee Various routes are available on the 15 km-long Helsana Swiss Run- Galerie Maste 4, Saas-Fee ning Walking Trail. Find inspiration here. Opening hours: On request Starting point: Wildi district, Saas-Fee Information: Galerie Maste 4, Marjolein Bos Tel. +41 79 764 10 84 Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell www.maste4.com/home When: Monday and Thursday 09.00 until 23.06 and from 19.07. Miis Atelier, Saas-Fee Information/ All types of pottery and ceramics. Commissions available. Reservation: Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen Opening hours: On request Tel. +41 27 957 23 01 Information: +41 78 639 86 59 www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport [email protected] www.miis-altelier.ch

Saaser Museum, Saas-Fee History of the Saas Valley Opening hours: 25.06 – 13.10.2019, Tue and Thu, 14.30 – 17.00 Information: Saaser Museum Tel. +41 79 220 28 53, [email protected] www.saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten

Info cinema Mattmark, Saas-Almagell Interesting facts about the largest natural dam in Europe. Opening hours: Daily, from road opening Saas-Almagell Mattmark Location: Restaurant Mattmark, 1st floor, Mattmark reservoir Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Almagell Tel. +41 27 958 18 88

Power station tour, Saas-Almagell When: Free group tours Opening hours: On request Information/ Booking required at least 14 days in advance Reservation: Tel. +41 27 953 70 00, www.kwm.ch/vorort

Alexander Burgener ‘King of the Mountain Guides’, Saas-Grund Opening hours: On request Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Grund Tel. +41 27 958 18 55

Casa Brillante, Saas-Fee Opening hours: On request Information: Christa Zurbriggen, Tel. +41 79 342 97 48 www.casa-brillante.ch

Alpine flora and people: Botany tourism in the Saas Valley, Saas-Almagell Opening hours: 30.06. – 13.10.2019, daily Hotel Kristall Saphir Information: Tourist Information Centre, Saas Valley

50 DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY 51 PÉTANQUE SWIMMING POOL CINEMA Pétanque (Italiens call it Boccia) is a very easy and popular game Enjoy a film night in the wellness area of the Hotel Pirmin Zurbrig- that you can play in various locations. gen in Saas-Almagell.

Restaurant La Gorge, Saas-Fee Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell Opening hours: Daily, from end of June to mid-October. When: Tuesday 20.45 Information: Restaurant La Gorge until 23.06 from 19.07. Tel. +41 27 958 16 80 Information: Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport Tel. +41 27 957 23 01 www.wellnesshotel-zurbriggen.ch Hotel Christiania, Saas-Almagell SPORTS GROUNDS AND FOOTBALL PITCHES Opening hours: Daily 10.00 – 21.00 In addition to sports grounds and football pitches, we also have a from end of June to October skate park. Information: Hotel Christiania Tel. +41 27 957 28 63 Sportplatz Kalbermatten, Saas-Fee www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport Opening hours: Daily, from start of June to end of October Information/ Minigolf course, Saas-Almagell Reservation: Buvette Sportplatz Kalbermatten Opening hours: Daily, from June to mid-October Tel. +41 27 957 24 54 10.30 – 21.00 Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Almagell Sportplatz Wichel, Saas-Grund Tel. +41 27 958 18 88 Opening hours: Daily, from start of May to beginning of October www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport Information/ P IT PAT Reservation: Gemeinde Saas-Grund, Tel. +41 27 957 24 31 This is a fusion of minigolf and billiards. The game comprises 18 dif- Sportplatz, Saas-Almagell ferent tables with obstacles. Whoever takes the fewest shots, wins. Opening hours: Daily from May to October Information/ Hotel Tenne, Saas-Fee Reservation: Saas-Almagell Tourist Information Centre Opening hours: Daily 27.06 – 27.10 Tel. +41 27 958 18 88 Information: Hotel Tenne Tel. +41 27 957 12 12 Sportplatz, Saas-Balen www.saas-fee.ch/aktivitaeten Opening hours: Daily, from start of May to end of October Information/ Minigolf course, Saas-Almagell Reservation: Dorfladen Saas-Balen, Tel. +41 27 957 24 56 Opening hours: Daily 10.30 – 21.00 from start of June to midi-October. Note: Group booking is necessary. Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Almagell Tel. +41 27 958 18 88 TENNIS www.saas-fee.ch/aktivitaeten The tennis courts are located directly adjacent to the sports ground. BAKE RYE BREAD Sportplatz Kalbermatten, Saas-Fee Learn the art of baking rye bread. Opening hours: Daily, 8.00 – 21.00 Start of June to end of October Bäckerei Imseng, Saas-Fee Information: Buvette Sportplatz Kalbermatten When: On request Tel. +41 27 957 24 54 Reservation: Tel. +41 27 958 12 58 www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport www.hotel-imseng.ch Sportplatz Wichel, Saas-Grund Opening hours: Daily, 8.00 – 21.00 EVENING OF TALES AND LEGENDS Start of May until end of October. Make yourself comfortable with a glass of wine by candlelight in the Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Grund rustic Saaserstübli and listen to exciting Walser tales and legends Reservation: Tel. +41 27 958 18 55 with running commentary. www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport

Old village, Saas-Grund Sportplatz, Saas-Almagell When: Every Thursday, 20.15 Opening hours: Daily, from start of May to end of October Book by Thursday 12.00 08.00 – 21.00 Min. 4 persons Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Almagell Reservation: Saas-Grund Tourist Information Centre Tel. +41 27 958 18 88 Tel. +41 27 958 18 55 www.saas-fee.ch/sommersport www.saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten

52 DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY 53 EVENTS Special events and other activities can be found in the destination magazine 4545, at www.saas-fee-ch and on flyers in the Tourist

Information Centres. Private spa 

Wellness suites  

WATER SPORTS Luxury treatment suite   So your fitness resolutions don’t go adrift. Aqua Fit, Aqua Gym – Solarium  water is an actual fitness studio.

Kneipp cold water basin   

Aqua Fitness, Saas-Fee Whirlpool / Whirlpool tub     

When: every Friday from 01.06 Beauty/massage      

19.45 – 20.45 Day spa with treatments     Information/ Fitness       Reservation: Aqua Allalin

Sauna       Tel. +41 27 958 50 50 www.aqua-allalin.ch Steam bath      

Indoor swimming pool    

Aqua Gym, Saas-Almagell Wellness light   When: Daily, 8.00 – 8.30 Wellness until 23.06. – from 19.07.

Wellness plus     Information: Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen Tel. +41 27 957 23 01 www.wellnesshotel-zurbriggen.ch Aqua Gym 50+, Saas-Fee When: Every Tuesday, 9.00 – 9.50 from 01.06., at least 2 participants Information/ Reservation: Aqua Allalin Tel. +41 27 958 50 50 www.aqua-allalin.ch

WELLNESS FACILITIES

The explanations for the chart on the next page are provided below. Telephone 958 50 27 +41 77 15 957 27 +41 75 958 75 27 +41 58 958 13 27 +41 23 01 957 27 +41 28 63 957 27 +41

Wellness plus: Wellness staff, wellness area (larger than 300 m2), beauty de- partment, at least six fitness machines, more than five treatments available seven days a week, swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna and steam bath, solarium, complimentary water and tea, newspapers, relaxation area.

Wellness: Three treatments available five days a week, swimming pool or whirlpool, sauna and steam bath, complimentary water and tea, newspapers, relaxation area.

Wellness Light: Swimming pool or whirlpool, sauna or steam bath, one wellness package.

Note: You can find all details and further information at www.saas- fee.ch/wellness. Name Saas-Fee Aqua Allalin Hotel Alpin Hotel Schweizerhof Gourmet & Spa Capra The Saas-Almagell & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen Hotel Wellness Christiania Wellness-Hotel

54 DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY 55 YOGA ZUMBA Saas-Fee Hotel Alpin, Saas-Fee When: Every Tuesday When: Every Tuesday, 19.00 – 20.00, 09.00 – 10.15 in the Gletscherstube from 20.06.19 until end of October (community hall) Booking necessary Every Thursday, 19.15 – 20.30 in the Information: Ramona Supersaxo Gym hall Hotel Alpin Tel. +41 79 828 97 78 Information: Georg Ochsenbein www.saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten [email protected] Tel. +41 79 889 27 80 Turnhalle, Saas-Grund When: Every Tuesday, 19.00 – 20.00, Saas-Fee Information: Erika Dalihodova When: Monday 8.00 – 9.30 Tel. +41 76 203 04 73 Thursday 18.30 – 19.30 www.saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten Friday 9.00 – 10.00 Friday 19.00 – 20.30 Aqua Allalin, Saas-Fee Meeting point, Gletscherstube (community hall) When: Every Wednesday, 19.15 – 20.05 Information/ from 3 July Reservation: Tiziana Rossi Information: www.saas-fee.ch/indooraktivitaeten [email protected] Tel. +41 79 705 73 83 Latin Tanz, Aqua Allalin Saas-Fee Booking necessary When: Every Friday, 19.05 – 20.05 from 5 July

+41 27 957 12 12 www.hotel-tenne.ch RESTAURANT Walliser Spezialitäten durchgehend warme Küche

RESTAURANT hausgemachte Waffeln

komme als Gast – gehe als Freund Tägl. 10.30 – 23 Uhr Familie R. & E. Berchtold - Bumann T 027 958 15 60 SUNSTAR HOTEL SAAS-FEE Obere Dorfstrasse 30 saasfee.sunstar.ch

56 DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY DISCOVERIES IN SAAS VALLEY 57 UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Discover the history and customs of the Saas Valley. Immerse yourself in myths and legends or enjoy activ- ities, traditional festivals and unforgettable events in the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee.

58 EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES ON THE MOUNTAIN 59 SUMMER 2 019 EVENTS EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Fairy Tale Week 20 – 27 July 2019, Saas Valley Date Event Location The Klapperlapapp Fairy Tale and Storytelling Festival visits us on 23 June Saaser Gourmet-Trail Saas-Fee 23 – 24 July. Professional storytellers recount the greatest tales, 23 June Alpaufzug Triftalp Saas-Grund stories and legends in the larch forest at Melchboden. www.saas-fee.ch/maerchenwoche 25 June – 3 September Traditional Swiss folk music Saas-Grund Every Tuesday Theatre: Der fröhliche Weinberg (The Merry Vineyard) 25 – 28 July 2019, Saas-Grund 26 June – 4 With actors from Switzerland and Germany, a performance of the September Guest Concert Saas-Almagell first great successful play by Saas honorary citizen CARL ZUCK- Every Wednesday MAYER will be presented on the open-air stage in Saas-Grund. 4 July – 29 August, Summer Concert Saas-Fee www.saas-fee.ch/der-froehliche-weinberg every Thursday

11.07./08.08. Music and Dance Saas-Almagell Nostalgic Culinary Mile on 1 September 2019, Saas-Fee The Nostalgic Culinary Mile turns back the clock. Along the village 11.07. - 22. August Summer Market Saas-Fee Every Thursday street, our ‘antique’ hoteliers and hosts offer special dishes from bygone days. Slip on grandma’s dress or grandpa’s suit, and you 13 and 14 July Ski Resort Summer Opening Saas-Fee can be part of the culinary mile too. 14 July Jodlermesse Kreuzboden (Yodelling Mass) Saas-Grund www.saas-fee.ch/nostalgische-genussmeile

16 – 18 July ‘Swing that Music’ – Meets Windband Saas Valley Mattmark Memorial Half-Marathon 18 July/22 August Summer Concert Saas-Balen 14 September 2019, Saas Valley 20 – 27 July Fairy Tale Week with Klapperlapapp Saas Valley This half-marathon commemorates the disaster that occurred

25 – 28 July Open-air theater performance of ‘Der fröh- Saas-Grund during construction of the Mattmark dam in 1965. The route goes liche Weinberg’ (The Merry Vineyard) from Saas-Balen through larch forests to Saas-Grund and Saas-Al- magell, passing the highest natural dam in Europe. Then there is a 31 July/1 August National Holiday/Federal Holiday Saas Valley final, flat circuit around the picturesque Mattmark reservoir. 1 August Folklore Parade Saas-Grund www.saas-fee.ch/mattmark-halbmarathon 3 August Goat Festival Saas-Fee Note: All information is subject to change. The detailed event cal- 5 August Fest Maria zum Schnee (Feast of Our Monte Moro endar is available from Tourist Information Centres or online at Lady of the Snow) Pass www.saas-fee.ch/events. 9/10 August 60. Walliser Jodlertreffen (Yodelling Meeting) Saas-Almagell

15 August Älplerfest Triftalp Saas-Grund

17 August 3. Jodel Open-Air (3rd Open-Air Yodelling) Saas-Balen

23 – 24 August Old Town Session Saas-Grund

24 August Gärschtoschtori Saas-Almagell

1 September Nostalgic Culinary Mile Saas-Fee

14 September Mattmark Memorial Half-Marathon Saas Valley

14 – 28 September Theatre ‘Alls wägum Gäld’ Saas-Fee

60 EVENTS EVENTS 61 ADVENTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Free Republic of Holidays offers a great deal for families with children of all ages: rope course, Monster scoot- ers, Fairy Tale Trail, diverse children’s playgrounds and special kids’ events. We have been named a ‘Family Destination’ by the Swiss Tourist Board.

62 FAMILIES AND KIDS FAMILIES AND KIDS 63 TRIP TO HOHSILAND KIDS DAYS At Hohsiland on Kreuzboden, your little ones can enjoy a cool play Young guests will enjoy an active itinerary with our dynamic chil- area, animals and a climbing tower with a 13-metre-long chute. dren’s programme.

Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund Saas Valley Opening hours: According to the Kreuzboden timetable (p. 24/25) When: Friday afternoons Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas 05.07./12.07./19.07./26.07./02.08./09.08. Tel. +41 27 958 15 80 Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas Valley www.hohsaas.info Tel. +41 27 958 18 58 www.saas-fee.ch/kidsdays BAKING WITH GLOBI Note: The Kids Days are free of charge. With Lukas Imseng – the author of the Globi book ‘Backen mit Glo- bi’ (‘Baking with Globi’), kids can bake their own bread. HANDICRAFTS FOR KIDS Children over the age of six can express their creativity under the Bäckerei Imseng, Saas-Fee instruction of Erika Zurbriggen. When: Tuesday 9.00 Information/ Boutique Sun-Flower, Saas-Grund Reservation: by Monday 18.00 When: Tuesday to Saturday Bäckerei Imseng Information: Boutique Sun-Flower Tel. +41 27 958 12 58 Tel. +41 79 205 60 78 www.hotel-imseng.ch www.saaserheim.ch/boutique-sun-flower

SWISS GLACIER WORLD CHILDCARE This theme park boasts a children’s high-rope course, a Pisten- Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen, Saas-Almagell Bully parcours, a children’s cinema, as well as the highest zip-line Opening hours: Daily 16.30 – 21.00 in Europe and much more! Surrounded by the unique panorama, until 23.06 and from 19.07. your visit will be an experience like no other! Information/ Reservation: Hotel Wellness & Spa Pirmin Zurbriggen Mittelallalin, Saas-Fee Tel. +41 27 957 23 01 Opening hours: 30 June 2019 – 1 September 2019 www.wellnesshotel-zurbriggen.ch 10.00 – 14.30 Information: Saastal Bergbahnen PETTING ZOO Tel. +41 27 958 11 00 Fun for animals: it’s not just people who love it here. The Saas Valley www.saas-fee.ch/swissglacierworld is a paradise for animals too.

• Restaurant Waldhüs Bodmen, Saas-Fee HOHSI EXPEDITION • Hohsi-Land Kreuzboden playground, Saas-Grund 11 stations invite children to experience with all of their senses. Incl. expedition bag with activity book, crayons and craft materials. Information: www.saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten

Kreuzboden, Saas-Grund CLIMBING FOR KIDS Information: Bergbahnen Hohsaas Children can discover the world of climbing with a mountain guide. Tel. +41 27 958 15 80 www.hohsaas.info Saas-Fee When: Wednesday and Friday, or on request Information/ KIAN’S JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY Reservation: By 18.00 the evening before Children discover secret codes at ten stations, crack the code and Saas-Fee Guides win a great prize. Tel. +41 27 957 44 64 www.saas-fee.ch/abenteuer Saas-Almagell When: Start of June to start of November FAIRY TALE TRAIL Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Almagell Saas tales and legends are enacted on our Fairy Tale Trail. Tel. +41 27 958 18 88 www.saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten Saas-Fee Duration: Approx. 30 minutes Note: Allow two days for the ten stations. Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Fee Tel. +41 27 958 18 58 www.saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten

64 FAMILIES AND KIDS FAMILIES AND KIDS 65 PLAYGROUNDS Saas-Fee Kindergarten, Sportplatz Kalbermatten, Mountain Restaurant Han- nig, Wildi, Wolfsgrube, Hotel Tenne, Melchboden, Gletschergrotte

Saas-Grund Saas-Almagell Ziebel, tennis courts, medical practice, lake, school Kreuzboden

Information: www.saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten Note: The playgrounds are marked on the village maps.

TREASURE HUNT IN VALAIS You search using clues and riddles. An active outdoor experience in nature that gets children into hiking in a playful way and creates shared memories.

Solve treasure hunts in the eight Valais holiday regions. Every trea- sure hunt is different and original.

Saas-Fee Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Fee Tel. +41 27 958 18 58 www.saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten

ANIMAL TREASURE HUNT Searching for alpine animals teaches children more about their behaviour and lifestyle. There is a small surprise with the correct answer.

Saas-Fee Information: Tourist Information Centre Saas-Fee Tel. +41 27 958 18 58 www.saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten Please note: There is a new route, as well as newly designed treasure chests

HIKING WITH PRAMS Saas-Fee – Waldhüs Bodmen – Saas-Almagell: approx. 45 min Saas-Fee – Talstation Felskinn – Wolfsgrube: approx. 40 min Saas-Fee – Fletschhorn: approx. 30 min Saas-Grund – Saas-Balen: approx. 60 min Saas-Almagell – Saas-Grund: approx. 60 min

Information: www.saas-fee.ch/familienaktivitaeten

Note: More information on pram-friendly and wheel- chair-friendly trails as well as playgrounds and camp-fires is provided on the panorama map.

66 FAMILIES AND KIDS FAMILIES AND KIDS 67 SIMPLY ENJOY

Sample a Saas home-made sausage on a hike, enjoy a glass of wine and raclette in the evening, or learn how to prepare old Saas dishes. Our restaurateurs are hap- py to take you on a culinary journey.

68 GASTRONOMY GASTRONOMY 69 APRÈS-SKI AND SUMMER BARS MOUNTAIN RESTAURANTS Name Telephone

Loungers           

Card payment             

Self-service    

Waiter service            

Game specialities  

Valais cuisine            

Vegetarian          Saas-Fee

Takeaway  

Nestis +41 79 868 14 53 Swiss cuisine           

POPCORN! +41 27 958 50 00 Cheese fondue      

Meat        Skibar Feeblitz +41 27 957 31 11 Bib Gourmand

Trip Advisor      Michelin Guide

Guide Bleu  Gault Millau

Family-friendly              

Telephone +41 76 539 32 78 76 +41 58 27 231 79 +41 22 88 957 27 +41 60 21 957 27 +41 19 14 957 27 +41 22 12 957 27 +41 54 53 811 78 +41 434 60 77 95 +41 87 07 789 78 +41 87 07 789 78 +41 25 54 957 27 +41 24 43 957 27 +41 02 20 174 79 +41 55 957 27 +41

Name Saas-Fee Alpenblick Felskinn Britannia Hut SAC Gletschergrotte Mountain Restaurant Hannig Spielboden Mountain Hut Längfluh restaurant Allalin Revolving Saas-Grund Hohsaas Kreuzboden Hut Weissmies Saas-Almagell Alpina Heidbodme Furggstalden

70 GASTRONOMY GASTRONOMY 71 CAFÉS RESTAURANTS 2 Saas-Grund 3 Saas-Almagell 4 Saas-Balen 2 3 4

Swiss cuisine             

Raclette             

Valais cuisine             

Cheese fondue              Name Telephone meals Warm Snacks Patisserie/cakes Saas-Fee

The Capra Lounge +41 27 958 13 58    Italian cuisine     

POPCORN! +41 27 958 50 00   Pizza     Tea-Room Sporting +41 27 957 22 85   

Tea-Room Imseng +41 27 958 12 58    Meat/fish         The Summit +41 79 472 18 72   Meat specialities              12-inch cofFee +41 76 422 24 89  

BBQ       

Saas-Almagell Meat fondues              Jock`s Tearoom &    Fish specialities       Lounge +41 27 957 30 30

Game specialities        Saas-Grund Cabane +41 27 957 22 98    French specialities     Saaser Bäckerei-Kondi-

             torei +41 27 957 29 02 Vegetarian cuisine

S`Träumli +41 27 957 11 66   Asian cuisine 

Wine store   

Takeaway       NIGHTLIFE

Family-friendly               Michelin Guide Guide Bleu Gilde Restaurant Name Telephone Gault Millau Saas-Fee Aussie Bar +41 79 734 47 24 Chämi Bar +41 27 957 17 47 Saas-Fee Rock Café +41 78 909 39 54 Metro Bar +41 27 957 14 10 Poison +41 27 957 65 65 POPCORN! +41 27 958 50 00 Pic Pic +41 27 957 25 35 Steinbock Bar +41 27 957 27 47

The Capra Bar & Lounge +41 27 958 13 58 Telephone 20 06 957 27 +41 25 18 957 27 +41 20 66 957 27 +41 29 39 957 27 +41 29 12 957 27 +41 62 12 957 27 +41 02 20 174 79 +41 17 17 957 27 +41 26 21 957 27 +41 28 63 957 27 +41 00 958 17 27 +41 30 40 957 27 +41 12 10 957 27 +41 20 87 957 27 +41 20 29 957 27 +41 Pupwise +41 79 153 95 97 Vieux Chalet Fumoir +41 27 957 28 92

Saas-Grund Platzhirsch +41 27 957 22 98

Saas-Almagell Groovy-Bar +41 27 957 28 76 Easy Bar +41 27 957 17 36

Name Alpha Bärgsunnu Bergheimat Eden Moulin Roby Unter den Bodmen Central Channa Christiania Kristall-Saphir Mattmarkblick Monte Moro Enzian Little India

72 GASTRONOMY GASTRONOMY 73 RESTAURANTS 1 Saas-Fee 1

Swiss cuisine                         

Raclette          

Valais cuisine                     

Cheese fondue                 

Italian cuisine         

Pizza     

Meat/fish             

Meat specialities                          

BBQ              

Meat fondues               

Fish specialities            

Game specialities            

French specialities           

Vegetarian cuisine                        

Asian cuisine 

Wine store         

Takeaway         

Family-friendly                          

Michelin Guide     

Guide Bleu    Gilde Restaurant

Gault Millau  

Telephone 50 10 957 27 +41 47 27 957 27 +41 28 530 12 27 +41 958 50 27 +41 12 958 12 27 +41 31 17 957 27 +41 958 96 00 27 +41 47 17 957 27 +41 40 20 957 27 +41 00 22 957 27 +41 60 958 15 27 +41 75 958 75 27 +41 530 06 85 27 +41 60 958 15 27 +41 80 958 16 27 +41 75 958 75 27 +41 958 92 10 27 +41 958 98 98 27 +41 958 98 98 27 +41 958 92 80 27 +41 25 45 957 27 +41 00 957 27 +41 12 12 957 27 +41 58 958 13 27 +41 958 64 64 27 +41 958 64 64 27 +41 28 92 957 27 +41 20 75 957 27 +41 18 958 10 27 +41 26 76 957 27 +41 25 37 957 27 +41

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