Skigebiet Saas-Almagell (Saastal Bergbahnen) — Attraction in Saas-Almagell

A not too stretched out ski area with an entertaining sequence of slopes starting from the top. They start to become demanding with the rising sun. By the geometry of the slopes and shaddows cast by trees and outcrops, one side of a slope stays hard while the other side becomes softer. We didn't try the lowest section to the valley station though. There was snow and others did. The small restaurant at the top offers a breathtaking view and good coffee. There are meals at lunch, reservations recommended. The lower restaurant at the middle station has few tasty meals that are delivered quickly. If you stay in Saas Almagell and feel too drained for Saas Fee, this slope definitely is the...

Whenever staying in Saas-Grund we always do some hikes to/in Saas-Almagell aswell. The village itself is small but pitoresque and has some good restaurants, a supermarket, bank etc. to offer. Also the ducks' pond is a very nice spot to sit and relax during Summer-time. Take the chair-lifts Furgstalden and to Heidbodme (! Beware : lifts close during lunch time from 12h15 until 1.30PM during Summer) where you can enjoy the very good Bergrestaurant Heidbodme which also has spectacular views. Walking down the mountain towards the village is a...

Small resort with poorly marked pistes that are not the same colour as those on the map. A longer blue piste is actually a steep red which is quite dangerous if you don't have the level. It's beautiful of course and catches the sun well, but don't take beginners here and be prepared for...