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Saas Grund

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Saas Grund Ski Resort Guide

Saas Grund, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 5 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Total Piste Length45km
Highest Lift3,200m
Resort Height1,559m
 Nearest AirportsSion and Berne
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Saas Grund

The ski area of Saas Grund is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,559m, with 45km of marked runs.

Summary

Saas Grund is part of the Saastal ski area with access to 159km of downhill skiing, with 56 marked pistes, served by a total of 35 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Saas Grund itself (45km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Saastal ski resorts of Saas Almagell and Saas-Fee.

The ski resort itself is at 1,559m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,200m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Saas Grund offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Saas Grund.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Panoramapiste'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Saas Grund?

The next notable snow forecast is 5cm, expected on 28 March, with around 141cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Saas Grund Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 1 6km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 9 25km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 6 14km
Downhill
Total Length
45km
Cross Country
Total Length
26km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
6

Saastal Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 7 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
29
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
20
Downhill
Total Length
159km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
35

Altitudes & Slopes

Saas Grund Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,200m
Lowest Piste1,559m
Resort Altitude (Saas Grund)1,559m
Max Vertical1,641m

Ski Slope Aspects

E

Saas Grund has ski slopes facing east.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Saas Grund
Expert Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Apres-Ski

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Ski Lessons in Saas Grund

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Location and Map

Where is Saas Grund?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Visp, Valais.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Saas Grund is Sion, 90 minutes drive away.

Berne and Annecy airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The six ski lifts are able to uplift 11,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 25km of ski runs, with 14 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Saas Grund open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Saas Grund