Saas-Almagell is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in the Saastal, Valais, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area covers 15 km of runs between 1,684 m and 2,347 m, served by 7 lifts. Day lift pass 59€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Saas-Almagell is the last village in the Saas valley. Its small 15 km ski area, with no black runs, suits families and beginners well, just a few minutes from Saas-Fee and Saas-Grund.
- Small family ski area
- Authentic village in the Saas valley
- Close to Saas-Fee
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Saas-Almagell is a low-key resort on a modest scale: 15 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Saas-Almagell's family reputation is well earned, with dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for getting children started on skiing. Saas-Almagell's altitude (1,684 m at the bottom, 2,347 m at the top) helps it keep decent snow cover in midwinter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it's best to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Saas-Almagell is clearly high: 59€ for the day pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. That is the price of excellence, but be aware of it before you set off. In short, Saas-Almagell doesn't rival the giants of skiing and doesn't pretend to. It is an honest, often underrated destination that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
