Saas-Grund is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in the Saastal, Valais, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 26 km of runs between 1,559 m and 3,200 m, served by 8 lifts. Day lift pass 66€ 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 of each difficulty level. Saas-Grund is the neighbouring village to Saas-Fee, in the Saas Valley. Its Hohsaas ski area climbs up to 3,200 m and offers an exceptional view of the peaks of over 4,000 m that close off the valley. Smaller and quieter than Saas-Fee, it is appreciated for the quality of its snow.
- Summit of the Hohsaas at 3,200 m
- View of a crown of 4,000 m peaks
- Reliable snow at altitude
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Saas-Grund is a little-known resort on a modest scale — 26 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where you come for calm, authenticity and lift queues that simply don't exist. Saas-Grund has kept the identity of an authentic mountain village, far from the concrete resorts of the 1970s. Here, people come for the fresh air, the unspoilt landscapes and a friendly atmosphere that stands in contrast to the industrialisation of skiing in some of the big ski areas. As far as snow goes, Saas-Grund is in a strong position with its summit at 3,200 m — even in capricious winters, the upper runs hold up well into April. The village at 1,559 m is also well placed to offer comfortable conditions from mid-December onwards. The budget for a stay in Saas-Grund is clearly high: 66€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence — but you should be aware of it before you go. In short: Saas-Grund does not compete with the giants of skiing, and doesn't pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underestimated, 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.
