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Saas Valley wildlife

Hunters and gamekeepers sound like they should be on opposite ends of the spectrum. After all, their occupations serve conflicting purposes. But, actually, they are closely connected. Saas Valley chamois, ...

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The unpredictability of nature: lake Mattmark and the Saas Valley

On 14th September, the Mattmark 1965 memorial half-marathon takes place in memory of the glacier collapse of 30th August 1965. 88 people died that day. But the story goes way ...

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Climbing past her limits: Vivien Labarile defies gravity

Vivien Labarile, from the Upper Valais, on life as a climber, how to overcome fear, and the role of the psyche when it comes to climbing. Vivien bites her teeth, ...

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As snowy as it comes

The Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee presents itself covered in a deep layer of snow. The result of heavy snowfall that lasted for days is impressive. There are meters and ...

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The icing on the cake. Easter in the Saas Valley

Massive Easter Egg Hunt across the whole Saas Valley on 16th April. After the bunnies, get set, go! The sun is shining, the pistes are still in top condition and the hiking ...

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The ultimate adrenaline kick

An adrenaline kick is an essential part of a proper holiday. That's what many holidaymakers believe. So obviously, the Free Holiday Republic of Saas-Fee has a lot to offer. Not just ...

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It’s so lovely that you’re there ♥

“All my love for Valentine’s Day, my darling. I love you." Many people like to complain that you could really say and show this at any time of the year. ...

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Vegetarian? Vegan? Or even a fruitarian?

Well, I am, let’s just say, an “omnivore”, meaning that these days at least, it feels like being an outsider. Admittedly, I did once give up meat for eight years ...

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All-out fun on the slopes!

Fantastic is the only word to describe the slopes of the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee right now. Amazing snow. Perfect slopes. It stands to reason that Saas-Fee was rated ...

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Magic carpet for skiers

When it gets cold outside and the sun shines down from a bright blue sky onto the mountains – which it does a lot here in the Valais – it’s ...

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My name is Vernon Deck, I’m a commercial photographer

My name is Vernon Deck, I'm a commercial photographer. I have been conducting photo-shoots in Saas Fee for nearly 15 years now and have just wrapped up the 2016 edition. We ...

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