# Saas-Balen

Saas-Balen is a ski area in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It has 1 lift (1 platter mapped) and 1.3 km of marked pistes – 0.3 km easy, 1 km intermediate and 0 km difficult, plus 0.9 km of ski routes. The lifts reach 1’521 m above sea level; the lowest point is 1’473 m, a vertical drop of 48 m. Live webcams are available on the official website.

| | |
|---|---|
| Canton | Valais |
| Municipality | Saas-Balen |
| Villages | Saas-Balen |
| Top elevation | 1521 m |
| Base elevation | 1473 m |
| Vertical drop | 48 m |
| Lifts | 1 (1 platter) |
| Pistes | 1.3 km (easy 0.3 km, intermediate 1 km, difficult 0 km, ski routes 0.9 km) |
| Adult day pass | not checked |
| Magic Pass | no |
| Live webcams | https://www.saas-fee.ch/de/webcam |
| Railway station | none at the base |
| Official website | https://www.saas-fee.ch/de/offene-anlagen/saas-grund-saas-balen |
| Coordinates | 46.15646, 7.92777 |

## Lifts

- Bodu – Platter, 331 m, 1473→1521 m

## Questions

**How many lifts does Saas-Balen have?**
Saas-Balen has 1 lift. Mapped in detail: 1 platter.

**How high is Saas-Balen?**
The highest lift station is at 1’521 m and the lowest point at 1’473 m, giving a vertical drop of 48 m.

**How many kilometres of pistes does Saas-Balen have?**
1.3 km of marked pistes, measured along the piste lines: 0.3 km blue, 1 km red and 0 km black. There are also 0.9 km of ski routes.

**How much is a day pass at Saas-Balen?**
Prices are published on the official website (https://www.saas-fee.ch/de/offene-anlagen/saas-grund-saas-balen).

**Is there a live webcam for Saas-Balen?**
Yes – live cams are available at https://www.saas-fee.ch/de/webcam.

**How do I get to Saas-Balen by public transport?**
There is no railway station at the base; use the Swiss public transport planner (bus and train) to the valley station.

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