Crans Montana

Located on a stunning, south facing plateau above the Rhone Valley, the setting of Crans Montana is certainly hard to beat โ€“ and thatโ€™s before the extensive skiing is considered.

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Last Updated: Sun 01 Jun

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Last Updated: Sun 01 Jun

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  • Yes, the southerly orientation does mean the snow quality can suffer.

    However, the sweeping views over the valley to the towering peaks of the Swiss Valais more than make up for this. Fortunately, most of the skiing is located above 2000m, mitigating some of the sun issues and the resort has invested heavily in an advanced snowmaking system โ€“ meaning skiing is more assured than ever before.
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    On the Slopes

    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 dโ€™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 youโ€™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 โ€“ 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 resortโ€™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 dโ€™Er. Arguably the best base for swift access to the slopes is Barzettes, but there are fewer hotel and chalet options here โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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

    Access is very easy from Geneva, simply drive around the lake and up the Rhone Valley and youโ€™ll be in resort in two hours. Train access is also very easy, catch the train to Sierre and take the funicular up the hill.
    • Geneva airport: 2 hours (driving) or 2.5-3 hours (train)
    • Calais: approximately 10 hours driving (541 miles)

    Resort Statistics

    • Total Piste Length: 140km
    • No. of Lifts: 19
    • Altitude: 1510m โ€“ 2927m

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    Season Dates

    • Opens: Friday 29 November 2024
    • Closes: Monday 21 April 2025

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    Resort opening date Sat 29 Nov 2025
    Resort closing date Sun 19 Apr 2026
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