Saas-Almagell

Saas-Almagell
Saas-Almagell is a mountain village in the Saas Valley in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, at the foot of the Mattmark dam and surrounded by four-thousand-metre peaks. Its local ski area is served by the Furggstalden and Heidbodme chairlifts and is part of the wider Saas-Fee/Saastal destination ski pass covering Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Almagell and Saas-Balen. In summer the hamlet of Furggstalden and Heidbodmen offer hiking, monster scooters and panoramic views of the Monte Rosa range.

Families and Kids

At Furggstalden and Heidbodmen above Saas-Almagell, children can follow the Mystery Trail treasure hunt, ride monster scooters, use the barbecue areas and visit the Agricultural Museum by appointment. The Saas-Almagell sledging run leads from Furggstalden over 3 kilometres down to the village, with sledges available for hire at the cable cars.

Food and drinks

Saas-Almagell has several mountain restaurants, including the family mountain restaurant Furggstalden next to the chairlift station, the Alpina restaurant in the hamlet of Furggstalden, and the Almagelleralp mountain hotel at 2,194 m known for its Smugglers' Macaroni. The Bergrestaurant Heidbodme at 2,320 m offers panoramic views of the Monte Rosa range and the Strahlhorn.
9.0 km6

Status

Information

  • Lockers: Yes
  • Easy slopes: 4 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 5 km
  • Advanced slopes: 0.3 km
    • Entrance fee: 164 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$$$
    • Children activities: Sledging

Opening hours

The Furggstalden and Heidbodme chairlifts in Saas-Almagell operate daily from 09:00 to 16:00 during the winter season from 19 December 2026 to 4 April 2027.
Monday
09:00-16:00 (19.12.2026 - 04.04.2027)
Tuesday
09:00-16:00 (19.12.2026 - 04.04.2027)
Wednesday
09:00-16:00 (19.12.2026 - 04.04.2027)
Thursday
09:00-16:00 (19.12.2026 - 04.04.2027)
Friday
09:00-16:00 (19.12.2026 - 04.04.2027)
Saturday
09:00-16:00 (19.12.2026 - 04.04.2027)
Sunday
09:00-16:00 (19.12.2026 - 04.04.2027)

Admission fees

The Destination ski pass covers the whole Saas-Fee/Saastal region, including Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Almagell and Saas-Balen, and multi-day passes must be used on consecutive days. Children under 5.99 years travel free, and children up to 8.99 years ski free when a parent buys a minimum 6-day pass with the SaastalCard. All day and multi-day passes automatically include basic ski pass insurance, with optional extended Snow Assist light cover available.
164 CHF
Adult admission
140 CHF
Junior admission
82 CHF
Child admission

Contact

Webpage
saas-fee.ch
Email
almagell@saas-fee.ch
Address
Dorfplatz, 3905 Saas-Almagell

Access

Nearby stops

  • Furggstalden (Saas-Almagell)0 meters walking distance
  • Heidbodme0 meters walking distance
  • Furggstalden (Heidbodme)0 meters walking distance
  • Saas-Almagell (Furggstalden)0 meters walking distance
  • Saas-Almagell, Dorfplatz150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Brig
1h 7m
Sion
1h 37m
Thun
1h 37m
Martigny
1h 52m
Bern
1h 57m

FAQ

  • Is Saas-Almagell part of the Saas-Fee/Saastal destination ski pass?
    Yes. The Destination ski pass covers Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Almagell and Saas-Balen, and includes the ski bus from Saas-Almagell to Saas-Fee with the SaastalCard.
  • What can families do in Saas-Almagell in summer?
    At Furggstalden and Heidbodmen children can go on a treasure hunt on the Mystery Trail, ride monster scooters, use the barbecue areas and visit the Agricultural Museum by appointment.
  • How do you reach the Mattmark dam from Saas-Almagell?
    The Mattmark reservoir is easily reached by PostBus and by car from Saas-Almagell; from 13 June to 25 October 2026 the Postbus runs to Mattmark, and parking costs CHF 1 per hour up to CHF 5 for 24 hours.
  • Are there ski lockers available in the Saas-Almagell ski area?
    Ski lockers are offered at Kreuzboden, with weekly, annual and coin-operated lockers available; weekly rental costs CHF 30 plus a CHF 20 key deposit, and annual rental costs CHF 120.

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