Saas-Balen

Saas-Balen is a small mountain village at 1,483 m in the north of the Saas-Fee/Saastal holiday region in Switzerland. It is known for the Fellbach waterfall, the round church from 1812 that is unique in its form in Switzerland, and hiking trails to the hamlets of Matt and Heimischgartu. A 26 km long cross-country ski trail starts right next to the village, and a village ski lift operates in winter.
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Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 0.4 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 0.2 km
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 16 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

The village ski lift in Saas-Balen is open daily from 09:30 to 15:30, from 24 December 2026 to 15 March 2027, depending on snow conditions.
Monday
09:30-15:30 (24.12.2026 - 15.03.2027)
Tuesday
09:30-15:30 (24.12.2026 - 15.03.2027)
Wednesday
09:30-15:30 (24.12.2026 - 15.03.2027)
Thursday
09:30-15:30 (24.12.2026 - 15.03.2027)
Friday
09:30-15:30 (24.12.2026 - 15.03.2027)
Saturday
09:30-15:30 (24.12.2026 - 15.03.2027)
Sunday
09:30-15:30 (24.12.2026 - 15.03.2027)

Admission fees

The village ski lift in Saas-Balen sells tickets for half days, single days, multiple days and the whole season, with separate adult and children's rates. Groups of 15 or more receive a 10% discount, and children who ride the lift themselves pay the children's rate.
16 CHF
Adult admission
12 CHF
Children up to 15.99 years, 1-day ticket.
12 CHF
Half-day ticket from 12:00, adults from 16 years and seniors.
9 CHF
Half-day ticket from 12:00 for children up to 15.99 years.
85 CHF
Season ticket for adults from 16 years and seniors.
50 CHF
Season ticket for children up to 15.99 years.

Contact

Webpage
saas-fee.ch
Address
3908 Saas-Balen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Saas-Balen, zur kl. Kapelle200 meters walking distance
  • Saas-Balen, Dorf450 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Brig
45m
Sion
1h 15m
Thun
1h 15m
Martigny
1h 30m
Bern
1h 35m

FAQ

  • Is night skiing offered in Saas-Balen?
    Yes, night skiing is offered in Saas-Balen; details are published on the Saas-Fee/Saastal website.
  • What else can visitors do in Saas-Balen besides skiing?
    Visitors can see the Fellbach waterfall and the round church from 1812, which is unique in its form in Switzerland, hike to the hamlets of Matt and Heimischgartu, visit the Hoferalp alpine dairy, and use the 26 km cross-country ski trail that starts next to the village.
  • How can I contact the Saas-Balen village ski lift?
    The contact for the village ski lift is Bruno Kalbermatten, CH-3908 Saas-Balen, by e-mail at bruno.kalbermatten@bluewin.ch.

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