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Events<br />
SAASTAL MÄRLIWUCHA<br />
17 – 21 JULY<br />
Between 17 and 21 July, numerous places in the Saas Valley<br />
transform into a world of stories and fables. During this time,<br />
both big and small fans of fables are again completely in their<br />
element. The ‘Saastal Märliwucha’ offers treasure hunts and<br />
dwarf riddles in the wonderful Saas mountain world. There<br />
is no better place than this picturesque setting, which could<br />
itself have been penned by the Brothers Grimm.<br />
Information<br />
saas-fee.ch/maerchenwoche<br />
SAASER GAUMENGAUDI<br />
4 – 25 SEPTEMBER<br />
Under the motto ‘Saaser Gaumengaudi’, numerous local<br />
restaurateurs will create exquisite menus between 4 and 25<br />
September <strong>2022</strong>. But that is not all: a gourmet weekend in<br />
the Saas Valley will be raffled off among all participants. So,<br />
there’s double the pleasure in store.<br />
Information<br />
saas-fee.ch/gaumengaudi<br />
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SAASFEESTIVAL<br />
16 JULY – 12 AUGUST<br />
Baschi, Anna Rossinelli Trio, Baba Shrimps and other national<br />
top acts will ensure a fantastic atmosphere in front of a unique<br />
backdrop this <strong>summer</strong>. The first edition of the SaasFeestival<br />
transforms the glacier world into a unique open-air stage.<br />
Things get going on Saturday, 16 July, with Family Day<br />
on Kreuzboden above Saas-Grund. Children’s activities and a<br />
festive atmosphere to the sounds of the Upper Valais ‘troubadour<br />
z’Hansrüedi’ guarantee carefree moments for the whole<br />
family. The highlight of the new festival concept is the three<br />
evenings on the village square in Saas-Fee. Olympic snowboarder<br />
Pat Burgener will be supporting Anna Rossinelli Trio.<br />
Baschi and Baba Shrimps will also be doing the honours in<br />
Saas-Fee. Likewise, ‘Freitagsauto’ and ‘Die Nachbarn’. The<br />
first SaasFeestival will draw to a worthy conclusion with the<br />
performance of the Zermatt band ‘Wintershome’ on Friday, 12<br />
August, on the village square in Saas-Almagell.<br />
Admission to the concerts is free.<br />
Information<br />
saasfeestival.ch<br />
MATTMARK MEMORIAL<br />
HALF-MARATHON<br />
10 SEPTEMBER<br />
It was already clear after the first time the running event was<br />
held: people wanted more! The Mattmark Half-Marathon is a<br />
tough one, with 810 metres of ascent. The ambience is all the<br />
more beautiful for the runners: the tour starts at the Round<br />
Church in Saas-Balen. The route then leads through picturesque<br />
larch forests past Saas-Grund and Saas-Almagell to<br />
the hamlet of Zermeiggern. On these historic paths, the ascent<br />
slowly becomes steeper until you reach the wall of the largest<br />
earthen dam in Europe. Those who have made it this far are<br />
inspired by the sight of the turquoise waters of Lake Mattmark.<br />
The seven-kilometre loop around the lake is the crowning glory<br />
of the Mattmark Half-Marathon. As an alternative to the full<br />
half-marathon distance, there is also an eight-kilometre route<br />
that takes you around the lake, or there is a Nordic Walking/<br />
Fun category to sign up for. The starting places are in great<br />
demand for all categories: Early registration is worthwhile.<br />
Information and registration<br />
saas-fee.ch/mattmark-halbmarathon<br />
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