Saas-Fee is a ski resort in Switzerland, with skiing up to 3,600 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Saas-Fee
The piste map of Saas-Fee shows a high-altitude alpine ski area in Valais stretching from the village at 1 800 metres up to 3 600 metres, with a total of 100 km of groomed pistes and 22 lifts. The map reveals a compact system built around the glacier terrain, where the upper sections are dominated by wide, open terrain above the tree line that suits long descents and slightly more experienced skiers, while the gentler areas closer to the village are better suited to beginners. One detail that stands out on the map is the link to the larger Saastal system of 150 km, which means the piste map also hints at the possibility of moving between several resorts in the valley.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in Saas-Fee
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Saas-Fee
Beginners and families will find their pistes right next to the village at 1 800 metres, where the terrain is gentler and easy to reach directly from Saas-Fee without long transfers. This is where the greatest share of the blue runs lies, making up 35 per cent of the system, which gives plenty of room to practise without having to cross more demanding sections.
The higher up the system you go, the more open and wide the terrain becomes above the tree line. This is where you find the red sections, 30 per cent of the piste map, which tie the different altitudes together, while the black sections, 15 per cent, lie in the steeper glacier terrain higher up towards 3 600 metres. That terrain calls for more assured skiing, as the snow surface and exposure differ markedly from the pistes near the village.
The system is compact and well connected, so you can move between the different sections in a single day without major detours, from village level all the way up to the top zone. The map also shows the link to the larger Saastal system of 150 km, meaning that anyone who wishes can extend their circuit beyond Saas-Fee's own 100 km and 22 lifts by heading further into the valley.
The vertical drop between village and summit, from 1800 to 3 600 metres, means the snow quality often holds up better higher up, while the lower pistes are more weather-sensitive. Since large parts of the ski area lie above the tree line and are open, the middle of the day can bring more traffic on the central lifts linking the village with the high-altitude sections, so an early start usually pays off before the sun has softened the snow too much.
Book a ski holiday in Saas-Fee
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Saas-Fee? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the Saas-Fee piste map
The highest skiing in Saas-Fee is at 3,600 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,800 m.
You can download the piste map of Saas-Fee here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
