Ski Touring for the Adventurous in Saas-Fee

Summit 4 of Switzerland’s 4000m peaks around the charming ski town of Saas-Fee.

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Allalinhorn in descent Charlie Boscoe

by Charlie Boscoe

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Allalinhorn from the summit Charlie Boscoe

by Charlie Boscoe

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Allalinhorn, view to Alphubel Charlie Boscoe

by Charlie Boscoe

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Weissmies view from Hohsaas Flickr

by Michael Heiniger

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Weissmies summit slopes Flickr

by Michael Heiniger

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Weissmies looking N to Lagginhorn Flickr

by Michael Heiniger

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Gorgeous view from the Wiessmies Flickr

by Michael Heiniger

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Weissmies- skiing over a small schrund Flickr

by Franco Pecchio

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Weissmeis- looking back from Hohsaas to your descent route Flickr

by Michael Heiniger

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Alphubel- your ascent route is up the L most glacier Flickr

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Alphubel, dwarfed by the Taschhorn Flickr

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Alphubel from the S

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Strahlhorn Final Slopes Jon Morgan

by Jon Morgan

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Strahlhorn Summit Cross Jon Morgan

by Jon Morgan

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Final ascent to the Strahlhorn with Matterhorn behind Jon Morgan

by Jon Morgan

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Description

Up until 1951, Saas-Fee could only be accessed by a mule trail from the valley below, making it an isolated little mountain village populated by a small farming community. Today, Saas-Fee is a highly desirable, chic ski resort, boasting old timber chalets and narrow car-free streets, which helps to maintain its old-world charm.

The skiing is also spectacular; Saas-Fee sits in a crescent-shaped valley, surrounded by north-facing, snow reliable slopes at altitudes between 2500 and 3500m, and a glistening 100m thick glacier. The resort is also enclosed by a ring of enormous mountains reaching heights of more than 4000m. This collection of adventures takes you to the summits of these surrounding peaks. Follow the whole list of 6 adventures for a challenging week-long ski tour itinerary culminating in summiting 4 4000ers.

Sources
https://www.skiweekends.com/latest-news/direct-news/saas%20fee/a-guide-to-saas-fee-the-pearl-of-the-alps

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ski/resort-guides/switzerland/saas-fee/

https://www.skiclub.co.uk/switzerland/resorts/saas-fee

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