Saas Almagell Ski Resort Guide
Saas Almagell, Switzerland
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 9 miles |
| Highest Lift | 7,874ft |
| Resort Height | 5,486ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Saas Almagell
The ski area of Saas Almagell is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 5,486ft, with 9 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Saas Almagell is part of the Saastal ski area with access to 99 miles of downhill skiing, with 56 marked pistes, served by a total of 35 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Saas Almagell itself (9 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Saastal ski resorts of Saas-Fee and Saas Grund.
The ski resort itself is at 5,486ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 7,874ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Saas Almagell offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Saas Almagell is 2 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Saas Almagell?
The next notable snow forecast is light snow, expected on 2 January.
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Snow this week
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| Snow to 6,624ft | Snow to 6,001ft | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Saas Almagell Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | 7 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 1 | 2 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 9 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 16 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Saastal Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 29 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 20 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 99 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 35 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Saas Almagell Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 7,874ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 5,486ft |
| Resort Altitude (Saas Almagell) | 5,486ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,388ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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| Snowboarding | |
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Ski Lessons in Saas Almagell
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Saas Almagell Ski Schools and Saas Almagell Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Saas Almagell?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Saas Almagell is Sion, 70 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Basel, Berne and Milan Malpensa airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 7,190 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 9 miles of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Saas Almagell open?
Opened (since December 21, 2024).
Closes : March 30, 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
