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Saas-Fee - Scenic & side valleys
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/ Saaser Vispa in the valley leading to Saas-FeePhoto: Christian Pfammatter, Valais/Wallis Promotion
Starting out from Visp, you follow the same road that leads to the Mattmark dam as far as the village of Saas-Grund. Turning off to the right, three kilometres of continual climbing brings you to the village of Saas-Fee, whose streets are reserved exclusively for pedestrians and electric vehicles.
moderate
Distance 26.5 km
2:44 h
1,200 m
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Starting out from Visp, the first few kilometres of the route are fairly gentle and let you get warmed up before the real ascent, which starts shortly before you reach the village of Stalden. You then turn off to the left in the direction of Saas-Fee, leaving the valley leading to Zermatt on your right. The next few kilometres until you reach Saas-Grund are winding and relatively steep. Here, you make a final change of direction before tackling the last few strenuous kilometres to Saas-Fee. This quiet, car-free resort offers breathtaking, panoramic views of several mountain peaks over 4000 metres in height: Dom, Nadelhorn, Täschhorn, Alphubel, Allalinhorn...
Author’s recommendation
Take a ride on the world’s highest funicular railway, up to "Mittelallalin” !
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Saas Fee, 1,806 m
Lowest point
Visp, 648 m
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Safety information
Strictly respect the Swiss traffic rules. Please note that you are running the tour at your own risk and all liability is refused. Please be considerate to plants and animals. For your own safety, wear an helmet every time you ride a bike.Emergency numbers: 144 Ambulance / 117 Police / 1414 Helicopter Rescue (Rega).Tips and hints
More information:
Start
Visp train station (648 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'634'116E 1'126'965N
DD
46.293231, 7.881369
DMS
46°17'35.6"N 7°52'52.9"E
UTM
32T 413840 5127236
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Destination
Saas Fee
Turn-by-turn directions
From Visp, begin with a warm-up by following the river Vispa. On the road leading to the famous resorts of Zermatt and Saas-Fee, you pass through the village of Stalden before turning off to the left and entering the Saastal valley. There is a steady climb up to Saas-Balen. You can now relax your leg muscles until you reach Saas-Almagell by way of Saas-Grund, before attacking the final, steeper climb up to Saas-Fee. The view of the high valley leading to the Mattmark dam down below is magical. On arrival in Saas-Fee, follow the route as far as the Mittaghorn cable car station and enjoy the fantastic backdrop provided by the high summits all around.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Frequent train connections from all over Switzerland via the Lötschberg tunnel or the Simplon line to Visp.Getting there
Take the cantonal road number 9 from Brig or Sierre to Visp.Parking
Underground parking at Visp train station. Follow the car park routeing in Visp.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'634'116E 1'126'965N
DD
46.293231, 7.881369
DMS
46°17'35.6"N 7°52'52.9"E
UTM
32T 413840 5127236
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopo Maps 1:25'000: 2526 Saas Fee
Equipment
We recommend: bike in excellent working order, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
26.5 km
Duration
2:44 h
Ascent
1,200 m
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