Valais

Your excursion to Saas-Fee/Saastal

Welcome to the Adventure Destination Saas-Fee/Saastal – your high Alpine retreat in Valais starts here! Surrounded by 18 four-thousand-metre peaks, a unique mountain and glacial landscape filled with adventure awaits you.

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The mountain carts will take you from the Hannig on a 5 km long, wide natural road down to Saas-Fee.

Mountaincarts on Hannig

After your arrival in Saas-Fee, you take a leisurely walk to the valley station of the Hannig cable car. The modern gondola lift takes you up to Hannig (2,340 m above sea level), where the adventure begins. After a short introduction, you start the varied downhill route with the mountaincartsTarget not accessible. Curves, small waves, and the impressive mountain scenery provide driving fun for young and old alike.

Along the way, various viewpoints invite you to stop briefly and enjoy the panorama of the Saas mountain world. An action-packed experience full of nature, fun and unforgettable moments!

Forest trail from Saas-Fee to Saas-Almagell

Back at the Saas-Fee valley station, you can walk south along the beautiful, wide forest trail for about 45 minutes, until you reach the neighbouring village of Saas-Almagell. At the home of world-class ski racer Pirmin Zurbriggen, old barns, a peaceful atmosphere and a duck pond invite you to linger a while and explore. The village is also renowned for its flowers.

Mattmark Dam Reservoir

You then continue your journey by taking the Postbus to the Mattmark Dam Reservoir, the biggest earth dam in Europe. You can hike and bike around the reservoir, or simply walk along the top of the dam. Most of the route travels along the edge of the reservoir, and it is even wheelchair accessible along the western side. For more details, you can check the information boards along the top of the dam and in the exhibition in the Mattmark restaurant.

The Saas Valley also offers numerous delights in summer. Whether it's four-thousand-metre peaks, via ferratas, hiking trails or bike routes, adventure-seekers get their money's worth here. For those who want to take it a little easier, the region offers a comprehensive programme: sunshine, an impressive mountain and glacier landscape, wellness offers and culinary delights.Benefit from supersaver tickets on this route.

Tip: From your first night, you will receive the SaastalCard, which allows you to use cable cars and the postbus in the Saas Valley free of charge during your stay!

  • Enjoy the three-tone horn on this route.

  • Other activities in the Saas Valley

    VirtuAllalin

    With VirtuAllalinTarget not accessible, visitors immerse themselves in the fascinating mountain world of Saas-Fee and experience the destination from a completely new perspective. Thanks to modern virtual reality technology, exciting stories and the fascinating world of eternal ice become accessible in an innovative way. A unique indoor experience for young and old on Mittelallalin (3,500 m above sea level), combining technology and alpine fascination.

    Adventure Land Kreuzboden

    At Adventure Land Kreuzboden, families and children can enjoy a varied experience in the middle of the impressive mountain world. Children can let off steam to their heart’s content – whether in the new play area crystal mine, the climbing walls or the air trampoline. On hot summer days, the water playground also provides welcome refreshment and lots of fun. Right next to the idyllic mountain lake, barbecue areas and cosy resting spots invite visitors to linger, while the magnificent view of the surrounding mountains perfectly rounds off the experience. An ideal excursion for active families and little adventurers.

    Adventure Forest Rope Park

    The Saas-Fee rope parkTarget not accessible will reopen in July 2026 after being newly rebuilt and will offer adventure and thrills in the middle of the beautiful mountain landscape. On various courses, participants move safely from tree to tree, overcome obstacles and test their skill and courage. Different levels of difficulty guarantee fun for children, teenagers and adults alike, making the visit an unforgettable outdoor experience.

    Bike Skills Park & Pumptrack

    The Bike Skills ParkTarget not accessible on Kreuzboden and the pumptrackTarget not accessible in Saas-Grund offer ideal conditions for improving riding technique, balance and safety in a playful way. Various obstacles, curves and waves provide varied training opportunities for beginners as well as advanced riders. Whether with a mountain bike, BMX or scooter – movement, action and riding fun are the main focus here. The perfect addition for all bike enthusiasts in the Saas Valley.

     

     

    The hike
    Around the Mattmark Dam Reservoir

    Duration

    2 hrs 15 mins

    Difficulty level

    Easy

    Length

    8 km

    Altitude difference

    46 m uphill / 63 m downhill

    Starting point

    PostBus stop: Mattmark

    Destination

    PostBus stop: Mattmark

    Timetable and ticket purchases
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