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Saastal Ski Resort Guide

Saastal, Switzerland

Rated: 4/5 (from 4 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders!
Highest Lift3,500m11,483ft
Lowest Lift1,559m5,115ft
 Nearest AirportsSion and Berne
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Saastal

The ski area of Saastal comprises the ski slopes of Saas Almagell, Saas-Fee and Saas Grund.

Summary

The ski area includes 3 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 159km99 miles of downhill skiing, with 56 marked pistes, served by a total of 35 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Saas Almagell, Saas-Fee and Saas Grund.

With ski lifts as high as 3,500m11,483ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Saastal is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Saas Grund, Saas-Fee and Saastal.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Saastal?

The next notable snow forecast is 5cm2in, expected on 28 March, with around 137cm54in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Saastal Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 7 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
29
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
20
Downhill
Total Length
159km99 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
35

Altitudes & Slopes

Saastal Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,500m11,483ft
Lowest Piste1,559m5,115ft

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Saastal
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding

Ski Hire in Saastal

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SkiSet

Ski Hire Shops in Saas-Fee, Saas Grund and Saas Almagell.

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Location and Map

Where is Saastal?

This ski resort is in Visp, Valais, Switzerland.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Saastal is Sion, 70 minutes drive away.

Geneva, Basel, Berne, Milan Malpensa and Annecy airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

There are 35 ski lifts.

Season Dates

When is Saastal open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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