Winter in the Saas Valley has its very own magic that makes our hearts beat faster. A world full of exciting activities and unforgettable experiences opens up here, turning your winter break into a magical experience. Surrounded by majestic four-thousand metre peaks, the region offers a breathtaking mountain and glacier landscape that enchants all the senses. The Saas Valley is the ideal place for anyone looking for their own personal ...
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Simon and his friend Bel put our disability-friendly wellnessHostel4000 in Saas-Fee and the surrounding region to the test. These are their impressions. This blogpost was created in collaboration with Swiss Youth Hostels and Simon Hitzinger.The original blogpost can be found here. On Friday, I take the train from Basel to Brunnen where I meet my girlfriend Bel. We then head off to Saas-Fee together. The weather is anything but good. Our view ...
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Sport climbing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when someone thinks of Saas-Fee/Saastal, unless it’s one of our fantastic Via Ferratas. But you don’t have to venture up to a 3,000 meter peak for a good climb. Right along the Saas Valley floor, we have 10 solid spots. Let me tell you about 4 of my favorites, 1 in each of the Saas’. From baby beginners ...
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Ramon Zenhäusern is a Swiss ski racer who specialises in slalom. For years, he has been one of the most successful slalom racers in the world, and has triumphed in numerous international competitions. Ramon was born on 4 May 1992 in the canton of Valais. He discovered his passion for skiing at a young age. Ramon started his alpine skiing career with FIS races in November 2007. He specialised in the ...
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Switzerland is known for its breathtaking scenery. If you want to combine landscape with culture, there is no better occasion for the Saas Valley than a music festival. The SaasFeestival offers not only Swiss music at the highest level, but also a breathtaking natural backdrop, culminating with the majestic four-thousand-metre peaks of the Saas Valley. The unique atmosphere of the Festival is created above all by the spectacular nature of ...
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The Saas Valley is an idyllic valley known for its breathtaking scenery, clean air and crystal-clear mountain lakes. However, it is also a place where climate change and its effects on the glaciers and on the ecosystem of the region are clearly felt. For this reason, the Saas Valley has launched numerous projects to promote sustainable tourism and environmental protection in the holiday region. The glaciers are among the most important ...
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From the sky onto your back - Old, used paragliders don’t have to be thrown away anymore. In Saas-Fee, two outdoor enthusiasts are turning them into high-quality touring backpacks – while creating sought-after off-season jobs in a place that is dominated by tourism. www.berghilfe.ch Why aren’t there enough sustainable outdoor brands already?This is the question posed on Schwarzberg’s homepage. The answer? Did you know that the textile industry is practically the most ...
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Weissmies used to be billed as an easy 4,000 m peak, suitable for someone’s second big summit, after climbing Allalin. You could gondola up to Hohsaas, and in a matter of 3.5 hours be at the summit. In 2005 at the 150 year Anniversary of the first ascent of Weissmies, there were 300 people in one day arriving at the summit. But in the last few years, it’s become a ...
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There was a time when a well known slogan for Saas-Fee was „The Glacier Village". If you look at photos from 100 years ago, the glacier reaches nearly all the way down to the tree line at Felskinn Gondola. Growing up, I can remember being able to see Seracs, blocks or columns of glacial ice as big as a house or hotel, everywhere. 25 years ago, I can remember walking out of the Spielboden ...
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The history of the Mattmark A person who has never visited the Mattmark and perhaps hasn’t even heard of it might well ask themselves what makes this place so special? That’s what I thought too when I heard about this place for the first time. For many people in the Saas Valley, the Mattmark is a true powerhouse, a place where you can think about something else, switch off and ...
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