Travel tips to Saas Fee and Chalet Renu:
Travel by car: There is no private car traffic in Saas Fee. Upon arrival drive straight into the Saas Fee parking to the baggage drop off area, and call a taxi from a free phone by the pillars. Have someone wait by the baggage while you park the car in the designated areas. The electro taxis are payable directly. There are also handcarts available for rent at the tourist office, located 300 m away from the parking garage in the direction of the village. Travel by bus: There is a Post bus connection from Visp to Saas Fee - approx. 30 min ride.
Latest news from Saas Fee:
The Saas Valley and Saas Fee (elev. 1,800 m) stages a wide range of events in both summer and winter. In winter the emphasis is more on sports events. The covered car-park is converted into a stage for ice-climbers competing in the 'Ice-Climbing World Cup' in January every year. The Mittelallalin open downhill races draw a large crowd of sports enthusiasts every April to see out the season. There are also less grandiose events - such as hiking by the light of flaming torches or a hearty fondue at a romantic mountain hut. The musical highlights of the summer months are the 'International Alpine Music Festival' and the classical 'Saas-Fee Summer Festival' in Saas-Fee. Typical of the summer in the mountains are folklore and traditional events, summer concerts with costume and dance, alphorns, yodelling and music every week.
Ski:
Saas-Fee, the Pearl of the Alps, is situated amidst the highest mountains in Switzerland. Let the magic of the Saas-Valley cast its spell on you. In winter the high-altitude valley benefits from its elevation and enjoys guaranteed snow. Apart from being able to ski up to an altitude of 3600 m above sea-level, visitors also benefit from a wide variety of shops and entertainment. Whether you want to indulge in a little après-ski or enjoy a gentle stroll, whether you want to join in a game of curling or a night-time sledding run, there is every kind of entertainment in the Saas Valley!
Golf:
The 9-hole golf course in Saas-Fee is situated in mountain terrain and makes a welcome change for any golfer. Price: With visitors card (VC) CHF 19.-/EUR 12.50, without VC CHF 22.-/EUR 14.50 (incl. clubs). You can play as many rounds as you like. Sportplatz Kalbermatten , Tel. +41 (0)27 957 24 54.
Other Activities:
Snow boarding, airtubing