Saas-Fee
A car-free Swiss village beneath the Mischabel range with the world's highest underground funicular and year-round glacier skiing.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,800m (5,906ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,600m (11,811ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,800m (5,906ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
600cm (236in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
100
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
22
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
100ha (247ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
25%
Intermediate
50%
Advanced
25%
Best For
Location
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