Saastal Ski Resort Guide
Saastal, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowboarders! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 11,483ft |
| Lowest Lift | 5,115ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Berne |
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Saastal
The region of Saastal comprises the ski slopes of Saas Almagell, Saas-Fee and Saas Grund.
Summary
The ski area includes 3 Ski Resorts with a combined total of 99 miles of downhill skiing, with 56 marked pistes, served by a total of 35 ski lifts. The appropriate Lift Pass allows you to ski or snowboard in any of the ski areas of Saas Almagell, Saas-Fee and Saas Grund.
With ski lifts as high as 11,483ft, 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
Saastal is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Saas Grund, Saas-Fee and Saastal.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Saastal?
The next notable snow forecast is 3in, expected on 3 October.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
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
Saastal Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 11,483ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Trail | 5,115ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding |
Location and Map
Where is Saastal?
This ski resort is in Visp, Valais, Switzerland.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Saastal is Sion, 70 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Basel, Berne, Milan Malpensa and Annecy airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
There are 35 ski lifts.
Season Dates
When is Saastal open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Saastal, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Tourist Office Website for the latest.
Talking about Saastal
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Mountain Bike Hire
There is downhill mountain biking available and you can rent Mountain Bikes in Saastal.
