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Season: early January to mid April and late June to late December
Recommended season: early January to mid April and late June to late December
Max. altitude: 3457 m (11342 ft)What is Mittelallalin? 
Mittelallalin is a viewpoint at 3457 m altitude above Saas-Fee in the Valais: a southern Swiss canton. It can be reached by gondola, cable car, and the "Metro Alpin" funicular. The top offers mountain views, the world's highest revolving restaurant, and a large ice cave with sculptures.
Mittelallalin means "mid-Allalin": it's a location on a ridge leading up to the actual Allalinhorn ('Mount Allalin').
➤ Mittelallalin prices and reservations
Mittelallalin cable car/funicular prices
A standard return ticket between Saas-Fee and Mittelallalin costs CHF 79. Many rail passes provide discounts.
Mittelallalin discounts for overnight guests with the SaastalCard
If you spend the night in Saas-Fee you'll get the SaastalCard.
Summer discounts with the SaastalCard
- In summer and autumn, the SaastalCard allows free access to the mountain lifts around Saas-Fee, including the Mittelallalin journey as far as Felskinn.
- You can buy an additional "Metro Plus" ticket for the funicular from Felskinn to Mittelallalin. This allows use of the Felskinn-Mittelallalin "Metro Alpin" as often as you like, and includes access to the Ice Cave.
Winter discounts with the SaastalCard
In winter the SaastalCard offers discounts on ski passes and winter hiking passes. A winter hiking pass allows access to the Saas-Fee cable cars for 2, 4, or 6 days.
➤ Discounted rides to Mittelallalin with your rail pass
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| Day Pass | Discount 50%:
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| Matterhorn Gotthard Pass | Discount 50%:
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| Swiss Half Fare Card | Discount 50%:
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| Swiss Travel Pass | Discount 50%:
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| Swiss Travel Pass Flex | Discount 50%:
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How to reach Mittelallalin: directions and map
Mittelallalin can be reached by gondola and funicular from the village Saas-Fee. The total journey from the bus terminal of Saas-Fee to the top takes 30-40 minutes.
How to get to Saas-Fee
You first need to travel to Saas-Fee, which can be done by bus or by car. Saas-Fee is car-free, so you need to park your car at the entrance of the village. Find more details here.
How to reach mid-station Felskinn
After arrival in Saas-Fee, you'll walk to one of the gondola stations. Depending on the season, just one of these is operational or they both are:
- The first option is the gondola called "Alpin Express". It ends at Felskinn.
- The second option is a cable car called "Felskinnbahn" that departs just outside the village of Saas-Fee (that area is called Bifig) and ends at Felskinn too. The valley station is about 20 minutes on foot from the central bus terminal.
How to get from Felskinn to Mittelallalin
Board the underground funicular called "Metro Alpin". It will take you from Felskinn to Mittelallalin.
Operation dates, schedules and timetable
When is Mittelallalin open?
Mittelallalin can be reached from 1 November 2024 to 27 April 2025, and from 21 June to 31 October 2025.
Planning your trip in the Swiss timetable
You can consult the cable car funicular schedules using the links here. It's also possible to plan your trip in the Swiss timetable. These are the destinations to enter:
- "Mittelallalin" is the name of the top station.
- "Saas-Fee, Busterminal" indicates the bus terminal and parking lot.
- "Saas-Fee, Alpin Express" and "Saas-Fee Bifig (Felskinn)" are the gondola valley stations.
- "Felskinn" is the mid-station.
Best months to visit Mittelallalin
All months in which the top of Mittelallalin can be visited are fine: early January to mid April and late June to late December. Each season has its own distinctive charm.
- December to March is the winter season. There's normally more than enough snow at Mittelallalin and the surrounding peaks, which results in fantastic views.
- June to September is the summer season. The contrast between snowy mountain peaks and the green Saas Valley is best in June in my opinion.
- October and November are fall. Chances of fresh snow increase, and you'll see autumn colors in the valley.
Weather tips and forecasts for Mittelallalin
Which temperatures to expect at Mittelallalin
The top station is at high altitude, so temperatures are much lower than in Saas-Fee. Even in summer it can be around freezing point. In winter temperatures, are mostly far below that: -10°C or -15°C for example.
The weather you need for a Mittelallalin excursion
A visit to Mittelallalin is best if it's (nearly) cloudless. The panorama from the top is what makes this journey so special and you don't want clouds to block the view. Indoor options such as the restaurant and the Ice Cave can be visited in all sorts of weather.
Low clouds and fog in the Saas Valley don't mean you shouldn't go up. Check forecasts and webcams for the top station first: sometimes the sky at high altitude is much clearer than at low altitude.
What to see and do at Mittelallalin
- You’ll have an impressive view of glaciers and many peaks of the Italian and Swiss Alps.
- The “Ice Cave Allalin” is the largest ice grotto in the world, with all sorts of beautiful ice sculptures. It’s accessible via a tunnel from the top station. A heads up: the ice cave can be closed for safety reasons if temperatures are too high, or have been so for a while.
- You can have coffee or lunch in the world’s highest revolving restaurant, providing a 360°-view over the mountains.
- Skiing and snowboarding slopes are mostly accessible all year round. Many top snowboarders train here.
- Mittelallalin is where many mountaineers start their tours to the summits.
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Mittelallalin FAQ
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How long does an excursion to Allalin take?
Allow at least 2 hours to visit Mittelallalin. Including the trip from Saas-Fee, you should allocate 3 hours to half a day.
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Which clothes should I wear to Mittelallalin?
Dress in multiple thinner layers so that you can adapt to the temperature differences between Saas-Fee and Mittelallalin. Take along gloves, a scarf, sun glasses and a hat. Solid shoes help too, especially in the Ice Cave. On winter days, you’ll have to dress extra warmly.
Check weather forecasts shortly before you leave. Find more tips for suitable clothes here.
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Is access to the Ice Cave included in the ticket to Mittelallalin?
No, access to the Ice Cave is not included in regular return tickets to Mittelallalin. You’ll have to buy an extra entrance ticket at CHF 20 per adult.
If you’re an overnight guest in Saas-Fee and get a “Metro Plus” ticket, the Ice Cave is included and you don’t need anything extra.
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Is altitude sickness a problem?
Mittelallalin is located at an altitude of nearly 3500 m. Anyone can suffer from (light) altitude sickness from about 2000 m. Usually it helps to take things slow and sit down for a while.
Special precautions apply to children under 2 years old, as well as people who are pregnant or in poor health: before visiting areas over 2500 m, you’d better consult your doctor. In most cases staying at such altitudes for just a few hours is no problem.
➤ Find Saas-Fee tickets and tours
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- www.saas-fee.ch: the Ice Cave at Mittelallalin
- www.saas-fee.ch: the revolving restaurant Allalin
Schedules
- www.saas-fee.ch: Saas-Fee cable cars timetable
Prices
- www.saas-fee.ch: Saas-Fee cable cars ticket prices
- www.saas-fee.ch: the SaastalCard
Zermatt is in the valley west of Saas-Fee. It takes some time to get there, but a day trip is doable. From Zermatt, you can visit several mountains similar to Mittelallalin.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Gornergrat
Sunnegga-Rothorn
