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Resort guide: Saas Fee, Switzerland
- Charming high altitude car-free resort set in stunning scenery
- Two and a half hours from Geneva or Milan
- 1800m to 3500m with high altitude glacier skiing and ski touring
- Dual season resort with plenty to do in summer and winter for non skiers
- Reasonable property prices but limited number available for foreigners
Resort: Saas Fee is a high altitude traditional traffic-free village in a dramatic setting surrounded by glaciers about 2 hours 30 minutes drive from Geneva. Saas Fee has a rare combination as it is both high altitude and charming. With narrow streets lined with old chalets Saas Fee is a beautiful old village oozing Swiss charm and is justly known as “the Pearl of the Alps”.
Winter: At 1800m and with most of the skiing between 2,500 and 3,500m snow is guaranteed. Fast cable cars and an underground funicular whisk you up from the resort to 3,500m quickly and with no queues. Perfect for beginners and intermediates - a quiet nursery area and a mix of blue and red runs even at high altitude. Experts have some dramatic off piste skiing and ski touring and the ski pass includes a free days skiing in Zermatt in the next valley Plenty of other winter sports are on offer and one mountain is dedicated to toboggans and walkers. A huge choice of restaurants and bars make this a fun resort and the nightlife is lively and starts in the snow bars near the lifts and carries on into the early hours.
Summer: Saas Fee is a true dual season resort with all the usual summer facilities including tennis courts and even a small golf course. There are plenty of hiking trails, a high ropes course, a roller coaster style luge and the glacier is open for summer skiing.
Property: Very few properties are authorised for sale to foreigners and only 1,500 m2 of new construction is permitted each year so the supply of new property is very limited. Foreigners who apply for a B permit which gives the right to reside in Switzerland and buy a property have more choice. Prices are reasonable for such a high quality resort compared to Zermatt and we have some detached chalets available.
Latest News: The resort of Saas Fee just unveiled ambitious plans to install new lifts up to 3880m to link to Zermatt. Click here to view the presentation
New chalet of just three apartments • 1 and 2 bedrooms • High quality traditional construction • Ten minutes walk to the centre • Stunning views • Under construction now • Completion December 2011 • ONE APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR FOREIGNERS
Luxury 2 bedroom resale chalet • 2 bathrooms • Two South facing sunny balconies • Wonderful views of the surrounding mountains • Heated ski lockers at lifts • Available now for foreigners
3 Bedroom modern style apartment • Available to Swiss and Swiss Residents (B Permit) • Ski in, ski outs- virtually on the ski piste • Five minutes walk to the centre • Wellness area with sauna and Jacuzzi • Stunning views from a large private terrace • Two and a half hours drive from Geneva
Luxury 3 bedroom resale chalet • Jacuzzi bath in master bedroom • South facing sunny balcony on every floor • Great views of the surrounding glaciers and mountains (South, East, West) • Heated ski lockers at lifts • Available now for foreigners
Luxury 3 bedroom resale chalet • Master suite with Jacuzzi bath • Completely renovated in 2005/06 & further improved in 2010 • Balcony on each floor with stunning views of the Saas Valley • Ski storage & large wood burner • Available now for foreigners
Luxury 3 bedroom resale chalet • Private Sauna • Two South facing sunny balconies • Great views of the surrounding glaciers and mountains (South, East, West) • Heated ski lockers at lifts • Available now for foreigners
New detached 4 bedroom chalet which mirrors the style of the barn which originally stood on the site. Available to Swiss residents or B permit holders
5 bedroom, 5 bathroom chalet in the perfect location; just ten minutes walk to the centre of the resort and virtually ski-in, ski-out as it is about 150m from the nursery slopes. Available to Swiss residents or B permit holders paying their taxes in Saas Fee
Two adjoining chalets • 4 or 5 bedrooms • High quality traditional construction • Very close to the cable car and just five minutes walk to the centre • Good views • Under construction now • Completion December 2011 • ONE CHALET AVAILABLE FOR FOREIGNERS
This 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom chalet is on 3 floors, plus a mezzanine level, and is located just five minutes walk from the centre of the village in a slightly elevated position with good views. Available to Swiss residents or B permit holders residing in Saas Fee
Traditional style 39 bed hotel • Excellent central location • Just off the main street • Five minutes walk to the lifts • Stunning views from most rooms • Perfect opportunity to create a designer / boutique hotel • Available to foreigners
Total of 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms • Comes fully furnished • Currently split into four apartments with excellent re-modelling potential • 10 minute walk down to centre of village • Located next to 4/5 star hotel which will offer full services and spa • Two and a half hours drive from Geneva or Milan • Traffic-free traditional resort • 1800m to 3500m with high altitude glacier skiing
Total of 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms • Currently split into three apartments and one studio with excellent re-modelling potential • 10 minute walk down to centre of village • Located next to 4/5 star hotel which will offer full services and spa • Two and a half hours drive from Geneva or Milan • Traffic-free traditional resort • 1800m to 3500m with high altitude glacier skiing
