Despite these historical challenges, Saas-Fee continues to offer summer skiing on the (3,600m), though it remains highly dependent on annual snow conditions.
The "exceptional year" of 2022 saw record-high freezing levels across the Alps. These conditions forced Saas-Fee and nearby Zermatt to become the only remaining Swiss destinations with summer skiing infrastructure, as seven others had already ceased operations since the 1980s. The decision to reduce operations was driven by: 2022---Summer-ski-area-in-Saas-Fee-reduced-operation
: High temperatures meant even "grooming" the snow was less effective in the afternoons. Summer Skiing Today (2026 Season) Despite these historical challenges
Here is a look back at the situation and what it means for visitors today: 2022---Summer-ski-area-in-Saas-Fee-reduced-operation