Blog Saas-Fee/Saastal

ICARUS 2.0

He’s unstoppable, unyielding, tempestuous. A professional snowboarder, a musician, and a free spirit. Acknowledging no limits, accepting no norms, no hurdles can slow him down. Pat Burgener has flown to ...

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The Parkitect

Every autumn, the world’s leading freeski and snowboard stars paint an ephemeral dance of freedom in the skies above Saas-Fee. The Stomping Grounds founder Charles Beckinsale tells us more. Saas-Fee is ...

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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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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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At the end of the world and at the very centre of it

Shortly before the outbreak of World War II, Carl Zuckmayer fled to Switzerland, and eventually ended up visiting Saas-Fee. What was to become his lifelong love for the place struck ...

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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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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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Off on the cross-country trail

Now it’s here - the long-awaited snow, and it’s not only the ski areas in the Free Republic of Holidays of Saas-Fee that are sweetened by its presence, but also ...

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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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