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Saas-Fee is one of our favorite places. It oozes Swiss charm and the setting is stunning - spectacular glaciers and 4000m peaks surround the place.

If only the skiing matched the scenery and the charm! For many intermediates it does, but good skiers are likely to get bored quickly with the limited extent and challenges of the slopes. The extensive glacier slopes are gentle and easy - and the glacier itself severely restricts the area's development. The tight ring of high peaks can also make the village dark and cold in midwinter, which is good for the snow, not so good for those wanting to sit on restaurant terraces or those on the beginner slopes. But Saas-Fee's snow reliability is unbeatable, especially if you're taking a late holiday. With much of the area above 2500m, snow conditions are often excellent when many other resorts are struggling to keep runs open. The question is: can you put up with a limited choice of runs and the occasional lunchtime shiver in exchange for perfect packed powder?

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