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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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Forecast today: Generally clear
- Max temp: 6.4 °c
- Min temp: -0.7 °c
- Last snowed: Wed 24 Dec
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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 
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Crans Montana PDFTop (2927m)
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| Max temp | -0.6°c | -1°c | -6.1°c | -5.8°c | -5.8°c | -11.1°c | -8.1°c | -8.1°c | -10.7°c | -5.7°c | -5.7°c | -10°c | -6.6°c | -6.6°c | -5.9°c | -4.1°c | -4.2°c | -4.7°c | -5.3°c | -5.7°c | -7.7°c | -8.4°c | -8.6°c | -10.6°c | -10°c | -10.1°c | -12.2°c | -12.3°c | -12.3°c | -13.2°c |
| Min temp | -1.6°c | -6.1°c | -7.5°c | -8.4°c | -11.1°c | -12.1°c | -12.6°c | -11.6°c | -11.6°c | -10.2°c | -10°c | -10.7°c | -10.8°c | -7.4°c | -7.3°c | -4.8°c | -5.2°c | -5.2°c | -5.8°c | -7.7°c | -8.6°c | -9°c | -10.6°c | -11.1°c | -11.6°c | -12.2°c | -12.6°c | -13.2°c | -13.6°c | -13.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.4°c | -1°c | -6.1°c | -8.2°c | -5.8°c | -11.1°c | -12.6°c | -8.1°c | -11.6°c | -10.2°c | -5.7°c | -10°c | -10.8°c | -6.6°c | -7.3°c | -4.7°c | -7.5°c | -8.8°c | -5.5°c | -5.7°c | -7.7°c | -9°c | -8.7°c | -10.6°c | -11.6°c | -10.1°c | -12.2°c | -12.8°c | -12.3°c | -18.8°c |
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| Max temp | -0.6°c | -1°c | -6.1°c |
| Min temp | -1.6°c | -6.1°c | -7.5°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.4°c | -1°c | -6.1°c |
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| Max temp | -5.8°c | -5.8°c | -11.1°c |
| Min temp | -8.4°c | -11.1°c | -12.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.2°c | -5.8°c | -11.1°c |
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| Max temp | -8.1°c | -8.1°c | -10.7°c |
| Min temp | -12.6°c | -11.6°c | -11.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -12.6°c | -8.1°c | -11.6°c |
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| Max temp | -5.7°c | -5.7°c | -10°c |
| Min temp | -10.2°c | -10°c | -10.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.2°c | -5.7°c | -10°c |
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| Weather | Occasional snow |
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| Snow expected | 0.5 cm | 2.3 cm | 3.8 cm |
| Max temp | -6.6°c | -6.6°c | -5.9°c |
| Min temp | -10.8°c | -7.4°c | -7.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -10.8°c | -6.6°c | -7.3°c |
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| Snow expected | 3.7 cm | 5.2 cm | 5.7 cm |
| Max temp | -4.1°c | -4.2°c | -4.7°c |
| Min temp | -4.8°c | -5.2°c | -5.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.7°c | -7.5°c | -8.8°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.9 cm | 1.6 cm | 1.8 cm |
| Max temp | -5.3°c | -5.7°c | -7.7°c |
| Min temp | -5.8°c | -7.7°c | -8.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.5°c | -5.7°c | -7.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 3.3 cm | 3.4 cm | 2 cm |
| Max temp | -8.4°c | -8.6°c | -10.6°c |
| Min temp | -9°c | -10.6°c | -11.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -9°c | -8.7°c | -10.6°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.2 cm | 3.7 cm | 2.8 cm |
| Max temp | -10°c | -10.1°c | -12.2°c |
| Min temp | -11.6°c | -12.2°c | -12.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -11.6°c | -10.1°c | -12.2°c |
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| Max temp | 6.4°c | 6.4°c | 1.2°c | 2.1°c | 2.1°c | -3.1°c | -0.2°c | -0.2°c | -3.8°c | 1.9°c | 1.9°c | -2.4°c | 1.3°c | 1.4°c | 0.6°c | 3.1°c | 3.3°c | 2°c | 0.4°c | 0.4°c | -2.2°c | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -5.2°c | -3.6°c | -3.6°c | -5.4°c | -4.4°c | -4.4°c | -6.9°c |
| Min temp | 1.9°c | 1.2°c | -0.7°c | -2.1°c | -3.1°c | -5.1°c | -6.3°c | -3.8°c | -4.1°c | -4.3°c | -2.4°c | -3.7°c | -4.2°c | 0°c | 0°c | 1°c | 2°c | 1.3°c | -0.8°c | -2.2°c | -4°c | -5.3°c | -5.2°c | -6.4°c | -6.9°c | -5.4°c | -6.6°c | -7.4°c | -6.9°c | -7.1°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.2°c | 5.6°c | 1°c | -1.7°c | 1.8°c | -3.1°c | -6.1°c | -0.2°c | -3.8°c | -4.1°c | 1.6°c | -2.4°c | -4.1°c | 1.1°c | 0°c | -1°c | 0.7°c | -0.5°c | -0.1°c | 0.4°c | -2.2°c | -5.1°c | -2.4°c | -5.2°c | -6.8°c | -3.6°c | -5.4°c | -7.3°c | -4.4°c | -6.9°c |
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| Max temp | 6.4°c | 6.4°c | 1.2°c |
| Min temp | 1.9°c | 1.2°c | -0.7°c |
| Feels like temp | 2.2°c | 5.6°c | 1°c |
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| Max temp | 2.1°c | 2.1°c | -3.1°c |
| Min temp | -2.1°c | -3.1°c | -5.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -1.7°c | 1.8°c | -3.1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -0.2°c | -0.2°c | -3.8°c |
| Min temp | -6.3°c | -3.8°c | -4.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.1°c | -0.2°c | -3.8°c |
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| Max temp | 1.9°c | 1.9°c | -2.4°c |
| Min temp | -4.3°c | -2.4°c | -3.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.1°c | 1.6°c | -2.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.2 cm | 1 cm | 2.4 cm |
| Max temp | 1.3°c | 1.4°c | 0.6°c |
| Min temp | -4.2°c | 0°c | 0°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.1°c | 1.1°c | 0°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.6 cm | 0 cm | 0.8 cm |
| Max temp | 3.1°c | 3.3°c | 2°c |
| Min temp | 1°c | 2°c | 1.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -1°c | 0.7°c | -0.5°c |
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| Snow expected | 1.3 cm | 0.9 cm | 0.8 cm |
| Max temp | 0.4°c | 0.4°c | -2.2°c |
| Min temp | -0.8°c | -2.2°c | -4°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.1°c | 0.4°c | -2.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 2 cm | 1.8 cm | 0.9 cm |
| Max temp | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -5.2°c |
| Min temp | -5.3°c | -5.2°c | -6.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.1°c | -2.4°c | -5.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0.7 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.1 cm |
| Max temp | -3.6°c | -3.6°c | -5.4°c |
| Min temp | -6.9°c | -5.4°c | -6.6°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.8°c | -3.6°c | -5.4°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 24/12/2025 |
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| Next 3 days | No information | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 50 cm |
| Lower piste depth | No information | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Heavy snow/snow crust |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 20 out of 24 |
| Resort opening date | Sat 29 Nov 2025 | |
| Resort closing date | Mon 06 Apr 2026 |
Switzerland
Updated 24/12
A tale of two halves for Switzerland over the festive period, as westerly resorts benefit from a Retour d’Est system over the Italian Alps bringing with it up to 2ft of snow for those areas hugging the border.
Zermatt will see heavy snowfall over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with a freezing line holding fast at 1,500m to ensure snowfall at many areas. High pressure and fine, dry and bright conditions move in for the weekend with conditions remaining cool.
Farther east, conditions remain cool with the freezing line holding at 1,000m for much of the Grisons, but fine, dry and bright conditions dominating. A few small flurries will move in over the area on Christmas Day, but not enough to leave any meaningful totals down.
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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!
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