Season at a glance
resort announcement (winter timetable from 2026-10-31, glacier only and part-week until the full mountain opens; last winter day 2027-04-18. The separate summer glacier window is in summerSeason) + 15-season mediansSafest weeks to book: 16 Nov - 18 Apr (30 cm+ base in 14+ of the last 15 seasons)
Today (5 Sep) is off-season - the bar above shows the coming season, opening 31 Oct.
Snow history, 2011-2026
full area, mid-stationBars: share of the last 15 seasons with a 30 cm+ base at 2,980 m by the 15th of each month. med = median depth on that date (dashed line). Recomputed 24 Aug 2026 from the Open-Meteo archive.
Conditions & forecast
5 Sep 06:37| Elevation | Snow depth | 7-day snow | Temp (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier · 3,600 m | 38 cm | 0 cm | - |
| Mid · 2,980 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | +10° / +5° |
| Valley · 1,800 m | 0 cm | 0 cm | - |
Avalanche: no bulletin issued - the avalanche services publish daily bulletins in winter only.
Forecast: Open-Meteo · updated 05 Sep 2026, 06:37 CEST. Temperatures are modeled at mid-station.
The mountain
OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap, ODbL
European piste grades: blue easy · red intermediate · black advanced.
Saas-Fee sits at 1,800 m at the head of the Saastal, a car-free village ringed by eighteen peaks above 4,000 m. The Alpin Express gondola climbs to Felskinn at 2,980 m, where the Metro Alpin, the world's highest underground funicular, tunnels up to Mittelallalin at 3,456 m. Pistes reach 3,600 m on the Allalin glacier, which keeps lifts turning from midsummer into April and makes this one of the more snow-sure areas in Valais.
Tickets, passes and lessons are sold by the resort itself - we link, we don't resell.
Live webcams
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Getting there
nearest airport: Geneva (GVA), 228 km| Option | Door to door | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rental car · from Geneva (GVA) | 3 h 10 min | rental + fuel | 228 km from Geneva. Winter tyres are legally required in season; approach roads are kept clear. |
| Train + bus · from Geneva (GVA) | 3 h 48 min | budget option | train IR90 to Visp, bus 511 to Saas-Fee, Busterminal (1 change). |
| From Milan Malpensa (MXP) | 3 h 20 min | varies | 200 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
| From Zurich (ZRH) | 4 h 15 min | varies | 255 km by road. Often the cheaper flight; budget the extra driving time each way. |
Plan your trip
Hotels and apartments near the Saas-Fee lifts.
Arriving before the seasonReserve rental gear ahead - typically 20-45% below walk-in shop prices.
Arriving before the seasonSki schools and private instructors, bookable by the day.
Arriving before the seasonWinter-sports cover including piste rescue and kit.
Arriving before the seasonPartner links for these slots arrive before the season.
Common questions about Saas-Fee
Is Saas-Fee open in early December?
Historically the snow is there: in 15 of the last 15 winters Saas-Fee had a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain (2,980 m) in the first half of December, with a median depth of about 130 cm. The lifts themselves open 31 Oct. (15-season record, computed 24 Aug 2026)
How high is Saas-Fee?
The base sits at 1,800 m and the lifts reach 3,600 m, with most skiing around the 2,980 m mid-mountain level. The glacier terrain at the top is what keeps the snow dependable outside the core winter months.
How do I get to Saas-Fee from Milan Malpensa Airport?
Milan Malpensa (MXP) is the nearest airport at 200 km, about 3 h 20 min by road. There is no practical public-transport connection from the airport, so plan on a rental car or a pre-booked transfer. The full comparison, including other airports, is in the Getting there table above.
When does the 2026/27 season start at Saas-Fee?
Saas-Fee has announced 31 Oct as opening day for 2026/27; the season runs until 18 Apr. (season dates checked 5 Sep 2026)
Does Saas-Fee have a glacier?
Yes - Saas-Fee has glacier terrain reaching 3,600 m, which is why its season starts far earlier than at valley-level resorts and why late-season snow holds up well.
How reliable is the snow at Saas-Fee in January?
Very: in 15 of the last 15 winters there was a 30 cm or deeper base at mid-mountain throughout January, and the median mid-January depth is about 174 cm. (15-season record, computed 24 Aug 2026)
Nearby resorts
Data on this page: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), OpenSkiMap (ODbL), SLF Switzerland. Every number is dated where it can go stale - how the verdicts are computed.