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Saas Grund Ski Resort Guide

Saas Grund, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Total Piste Length28 miles
Highest Lift10,499ft
Resort Height5,115ft
 Nearest AirportsSion and Berne
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Saas Grund

The ski area of Saas Grund is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 5,115ft, with 28 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Saas Grund 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 Grund itself (28 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 Almagell and Saas-Fee.

The ski resort itself is at 5,115ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 10,499ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Saas Grund offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Saas Grund.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Panoramapiste'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Saas Grund?

The next notable snow forecast is 4in, expected on 21 November.

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Ski Area Stats

Saas Grund Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 1 4 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 9 16 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 6 9 miles
Downhill
Total Length
28 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
16 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
6

Saastal Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
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 Grund Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift10,499ft
Lowest Trail5,115ft
Resort Altitude (Saas Grund)5,115ft
Max Vertical5,384ft

Ski Slope Aspects

E

Saas Grund has ski slopes facing east.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Saas Grund
Expert Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Saas Grund

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Saas Grund Ski Schools and Saas Grund Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Saas Grund?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Visp District, Valais.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Saas Grund is Sion, 90 minutes drive away.

Berne and Annecy airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The six ski lifts are able to uplift 11,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 16 miles of ski runs, with 14 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Saas Grund open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Saas Grund