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Located on a stunning, south facing plateau above the Rhone Valley, the setting of Crans Montana is certainly hard to beat – and that’s before the extensive skiing is considered.
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- Max temp: 10.6 °c
- Min temp: 0.8 °c
- Last snowed: Sun 16 Mar
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Although the villages lie at 1500m, most of the skiing is 500m further up the mountain, which helps to mitigate against some of the sun issues. Beginners must head up the mountain each morning to the Cry d’Er, the home of the most gentle blue slopes on the mountain. This is also the starting point of most ski days for intermediates, who should then wind their way eastwards across to Petit Mont Bonvin.
If you’re looking for quiet runs, skiing the winding routes down to Aminona is well worth the quick (and free) bus ride back to Barzettes. Take on these quiet runs before the new gondola is installed – it is set to carry up to 2000 people per hour so the area will be significantly busier. Advanced skiers and riders should head to the Toula chairlift or ride the Funitel to Plaine Morte, from which the long Kandahar black drops down to the base of the Toula chair.
As the resort’s name suggests, there are two towns to choose from, Crans and Montana, both of which are accessed via funicular railway from the valley town of Sierre. As they have expanded, they have practically merged together, either side of the small Etang Grenon lake. Further accommodation is available at the Barzettes lift base, but this provides the best access up the hill.
In the Resort
Both Crans and Montana offer good accommodation options and thanks to a new chairlift last season at Arnouva, both have equally good access to Cry d’Er. Arguably the best base for swift access to the slopes is Barzettes, but there are fewer hotel and chalet options here – plus you miss out on some of the hustle and bustle further along the road in the centre. Indeed it is here that the majority of the bars and restaurants are located.
Off the slopes, there is a popular tobogganing route down from Arnouva and taking the Funitel all the way to the Plaine Morte is a must – at the summit there is a grotto in the glacier and it possesses some of the most spectacular views of the Swiss Valais.
Getting to Crans Montana
- Geneva airport: 2 hours (driving) or 2.5-3 hours (train)
- Calais: approximately 10 hours driving (541 miles)
Season Dates
- Opens: Friday 29 November 2024
- Closes: Monday 21 April 2025
Resort holidays
Crans Montana Piste Map
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Crans Montana PDFTop (2927m)
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| Weather | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Clear skies |  Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Partly cloudy | Generally clear |
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Light snow shwr | Partly cloudy |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
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Occasional snow | Occasional snow |
Occasional snow |
Occasional snow | Snow grains |
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| Max temp | -1.1°c | -1.1°c | -2.6°c | 0.3°c | 0.3°c | -1.1°c | -1.1°c | -1.1°c | -2.8°c | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -3.7°c | -2.7°c | -2.4°c | -3.6°c | -3.3°c | -3°c | -3.4°c | -3.2°c | -3.6°c | -4.1°c | -4.1°c | -3.8°c | -4.9°c | -4.8°c | -4°c | -5.4°c | -3.8°c | -3.6°c | -5.4°c |
| Min temp | -5.8°c | -4.1°c | -4.1°c | -1.3°c | -1.1°c | -1.9°c | -2.6°c | -2.8°c | -3.2°c | -3.8°c | -3.7°c | -4.4°c | -4.5°c | -3.6°c | -4.4°c | -4.7°c | -3.8°c | -3.7°c | -4.3°c | -4.3°c | -4.3°c | -4.7°c | -4.9°c | -5.8°c | -5.7°c | -5.4°c | -6.4°c | -5.9°c | -5.4°c | -6°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.6°c | -1.1°c | -8.1°c | -5.8°c | -4.6°c | -6.7°c | -7.8°c | -6°c | -8.2°c | -7.3°c | -5.9°c | -6.9°c | -4.5°c | -2.7°c | -3.6°c | -4.7°c | -6.7°c | -3.6°c | -3.2°c | -8.4°c | -7.9°c | -4.6°c | -8.2°c | -4.9°c | -5.7°c | -8.2°c | -5.4°c | -5.9°c | -3.8°c | -5.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -1.1°c | -1.1°c | -2.6°c |
| Min temp | -5.8°c | -4.1°c | -4.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -9.6°c | -1.1°c | -8.1°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm |
| Max temp | 0.3°c | 0.3°c | -1.1°c |
| Min temp | -1.3°c | -1.1°c | -1.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.8°c | -4.6°c | -6.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | -1.1°c | -1.1°c | -2.8°c |
| Min temp | -2.6°c | -2.8°c | -3.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.8°c | -6°c | -8.2°c |
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| Weather | Snow shower |
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| Snow expected | 2.2 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.6 cm |
| Max temp | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -3.7°c |
| Min temp | -3.8°c | -3.7°c | -4.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.3°c | -5.9°c | -6.9°c |
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| Weather | Partly cloudy |
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| Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | -2.7°c | -2.4°c | -3.6°c |
| Min temp | -4.5°c | -3.6°c | -4.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.5°c | -2.7°c | -3.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 1.8 cm | 2.9 cm |
| Max temp | -3.3°c | -3°c | -3.4°c |
| Min temp | -4.7°c | -3.8°c | -3.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.7°c | -6.7°c | -3.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.6 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.7 cm |
| Max temp | -3.2°c | -3.6°c | -4.1°c |
| Min temp | -4.3°c | -4.3°c | -4.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -3.2°c | -8.4°c | -7.9°c |
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| Weather | Snow grains |
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| Snow expected | 0.4 cm | 1.9 cm | 1.9 cm |
| Max temp | -4.1°c | -3.8°c | -4.9°c |
| Min temp | -4.7°c | -4.9°c | -5.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.6°c | -8.2°c | -4.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 2.2 cm | 5.2 cm | 3.4 cm |
| Max temp | -4.8°c | -4°c | -5.4°c |
| Min temp | -5.7°c | -5.4°c | -6.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.7°c | -8.2°c | -5.4°c |
Resort (1510m)
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Occasional rain | Light rain/snow |
Occasional rain |
Light rain/snow | Snow grains |
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| Max temp | 8.7°c | 10.6°c | 6°c | 9.4°c | 9.6°c | 7.1°c | 8.4°c | 8.5°c | 5.1°c | 6.8°c | 7.1°c | 4.3°c | 6.4°c | 6.8°c | 4.5°c | 5.5°c | 6.1°c | 4.2°c | 4.4°c | 5.2°c | 3.5°c | 4.7°c | 5.3°c | 3.1°c | 4.1°c | 5.1°c | 2.4°c | 5.3°c | 5.6°c | 2.6°c |
| Min temp | 0.8°c | 6°c | 3.3°c | 3.9°c | 7.1°c | 5°c | 3.2°c | 5.1°c | 3.8°c | 2°c | 4.3°c | 2.2°c | 1.5°c | 4.5°c | 2.6°c | 1.2°c | 4.2°c | 3.2°c | 2.2°c | 3.5°c | 2.7°c | 1.5°c | 3.1°c | 1.2°c | 0.1°c | 2.4°c | 0.1°c | -0.4°c | 2.6°c | 0.5°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.7°c | 7.3°c | 5.4°c | 1.6°c | 7.4°c | 4.8°c | 0.6°c | 6.3°c | 2.7°c | 1.8°c | 6.2°c | 4°c | 1.4°c | 5.8°c | 4.2°c | 1.2°c | 5°c | 3.9°c | 2.4°c | 4°c | 3.2°c | 1.6°c | 4.2°c | 2.8°c | 0.2°c | 3.7°c | 2.2°c | -0.4°c | 4.7°c | 2.3°c |
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| Max temp | 8.7°c | 10.6°c | 6°c |
| Min temp | 0.8°c | 6°c | 3.3°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.7°c | 7.3°c | 5.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 9.4°c | 9.6°c | 7.1°c |
| Min temp | 3.9°c | 7.1°c | 5°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.6°c | 7.4°c | 4.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.4°c | 8.5°c | 5.1°c |
| Min temp | 3.2°c | 5.1°c | 3.8°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.6°c | 6.3°c | 2.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.8°c | 7.1°c | 4.3°c |
| Min temp | 2°c | 4.3°c | 2.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.8°c | 6.2°c | 4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.4°c | 6.8°c | 4.5°c |
| Min temp | 1.5°c | 4.5°c | 2.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.4°c | 5.8°c | 4.2°c |
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| Max temp | 5.5°c | 6.1°c | 4.2°c |
| Min temp | 1.2°c | 4.2°c | 3.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.2°c | 5°c | 3.9°c |
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| Max temp | 4.4°c | 5.2°c | 3.5°c |
| Min temp | 2.2°c | 3.5°c | 2.7°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.4°c | 4°c | 3.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.2 cm |
| Max temp | 4.7°c | 5.3°c | 3.1°c |
| Min temp | 1.5°c | 3.1°c | 1.2°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.6°c | 4.2°c | 2.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.7 cm | 0 cm | 1.1 cm |
| Max temp | 4.1°c | 5.1°c | 2.4°c |
| Min temp | 0.1°c | 2.4°c | 0.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.2°c | 3.7°c | 2.2°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 16/03/2025 |
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| Next 3 days | 8 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 180 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 90 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Spring snow |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 17 out of 24 |
| Resort opening date | Fri 29 Nov 2024 | |
| Resort closing date | Mon 21 Apr 2025 |
Switzerland
Updated 14/03
Unsettled conditions over Europe continue into the weekend, with a last hurrah before a return of fine, dry and brighter weather into the new week. Snow will fall overnight Friday into Saturday, followed by around half a foot down on Saturday. The freezing line at this time will hover around 2,000m, however, meaning the best of this will be found across higher ground, with the tail end reaching lower slopes as the freezing line drops overnight into Sunday.
High pressure returns from Monday onwards, bringing with it plenty of sunshine. Things will be cool for many areas, as the freezing line climbs to 1,500m in the midday sun, but not much further, and drops off to around 500m overnight.
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Planning your next adventure to Crans Montana? Use the Ski Club’s handy guide to accommodation options in the region to help make your next holiday perfect.
Faern Crans-Montana Valaisia
Discover Faern Crans-Montana, just 150 meters from the ski lifts and minutes from the village center. Ideal for ski clubs and groups, our 134 rooms offer panoramic views of the Alps, ranging from cozy singles to spacious family suites.
- Enjoy delicious dining at Eteila Brasserie and Sewi Bar & Social Club, where venues can be privatized for memorable events.
- After an exhilarating day on the slopes, unwind in our newly renovated wellness area featuring an indoor pool, massage jets, sauna, steam room, and relaxation spaces.
- Panoramic views in every room!
Contact: +41 27 481 26 12 crans@faernresorts.com
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