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What to do in Saas-Fee in the summer

Summer in Saas-Fee means outdoor sport activities, glaciers and peaks to explore and thousands of adventures to experience. It also means moments of contemplating nature, discovering the local flora and fauna, tasty breaks in restaurants and shopping in the town centre. 
Continue reading for some tips on what to do in Saas-Fee in the summer… 

Nature and sport surround Saas-Fee

When you consider sport and nature as one, the answer is summer in Saas-Fee: here the days are active, dynamic and full of new things to discover! There are lots of excursions to learn all about the beauty of the area: exploratory routes on MTB or trails to be explored on foot, suitable for everyone. 
There is also skiing and snowboarding: the altitude of the town and the surrounding peaks make it possible to enjoy the snow even in the summer!
There are lots of activities for families and children, from parks with zip-lines to bike parks for younger cyclists to have fun. 

A town to be experienced

Summer in Saas-Fee starts in the town full of history and the charm of times gone by. Among the streets you can come across the original wooden stables called stadel, which tell the story of the customs and traditions of the Alpine population of the past.  
Animal lovers and children will love the park inhabited by free and friendly marmots! 
Saas-Fee is also a place of conviviality: the streets are full of shops for a spot of shopping, bars for aperitifs and many restaurants that know how to welcome you warmly and amaze you with rich and delicious menus. Those looking to have a fun night out will be spoilt for choice with the pubs, bars and discotheques.
Saas-Fee is a car-free zone and people get around using public electric buses: walking in the town centre is even more enjoyable! The 12-story car park is located just outside the town. 

Did you know that in Saas-Fee it is possible to ski even in the summer season? Reach an altitude of 3600 meters on skis or snowboard: from here you can enjoy 20 km of ski slopes. An extraordinary opportunity for real skiing enthusiasts, or for those who do not want to miss out on the possibility to go skiing. 
Descents and ascents are accompanied by breath-taking views featuring glacier icefalls. 
Not just skiing: in Saas-Fee there are also toboggan runs where children and adults can have fun. 

The Fee glacier and the Allalin glacier: there are lots of guided excursions to take part in to see the natural beauty. Every step on the ancient terrain of the glaciers tells a story spanning millennia, sculpted by nature itself. The atmosphere is truly magical and provides moments of pure wonder  … the views that open before your eyes are spectacular! Really unforgettable adventures. 

In Saas-Fee those who love walking and excursions will find exactly what they are looking for! Hundreds of kilometres surrounded by nature: simple routes, to do with the family, exciting high-altitude trips for more experienced hikers and themed itineraries. 
A few examples? A walk in the larch forest in Mälchbodu takes children and families on a discovery of fairy tales and tales of the area using drawings and natural installations. For a thrilling excursion there is Passo del Monte Moro on the border with Italy that will provide you with fantastic views of  Monte Rosa. 

From the Mittaghorn to Jehihorn, the mountains surrounding Saas-Fee provide numerous possibilities for climbing: itineraries for bouldering down the mountain, seven vie ferratas and much, much more.
Some experiences require an excellent level of technique and an expert guide: this is why there are numerous organised tours in the summer in Saas-Fee. 
For those looking to learn or for children there is the Rope Park: an adventure park with four different zones of different levels, all with zip lines. 

Did you know that you can find around 80 kilometres to discover by bicycle in Saas-Fee? Adventurous itineraries for mountain bikes such as the alpine flavour tours in the Kreuzboden-Hohsaas area, or routes perfect for e-bikes if you prefer a relaxing ride through the woods. 
For those looking to learn more about the area guided tours are organised regularly. Don’t have a bike? In Saas-Fee you can hire the bike most suitable for you! For family holidays, children can have fun in the Bike Skills Park Kreuzboden. 

To learn more 

There are numerous different sporting experiences to try in Sass-Fee in the summer! To get more detailed information, the latest news and logistical information and prices and times visit the official website.