Perched at an altitude of 1500m above the sun-drenched Rhone valley, and set against the dramatic backdrop of the mighty Matterhorn and Mont Blanc, with a panorama extending 200km, Crans Montana offers visitors space for play and relaxation like nowhere else in the Swiss Alps.
> Skiing For Every Ability
The resort offers a 140km ski area to satisfy all levels and disciplines. Children and complete novices can enjoy instruction at the resort’s irresistible Snow Island with its nursery slopes, while more challenging skiing is available at the Plaine Morte glacier, accessible by cable car, at an altitude of 3000m. Here, skiers and boarders can enjoy one of the longest pistes at 12km, and some of the best panoramic views in the Alps. For intermediate skiers the resort offers a range of wide open, gently carving, red and blue pistes.
> Easy To Reach
Short flying times from the UK, along with short transfers from Geneva to the resort (2 hours by road or rail), makes it an attractive resort for a long weekend or short stay, and ensures skiers can be on the slopes that much faster! Don’t miss the scenic transfer from Sion station in the valley to the resort via the funicular!
> Hospitality Is A Way of Life
Hospitality is a way of life not just a catchphrase in the resort. Visitors can enjoy smaller, more intimate, family-run hotels or establishments, which compete on service levels with the newer more cosmopolitan luxury hotels and sumptuous chalets, or guests can opt for a range of self-catering accommodation, within easy walking distance of the key lift stations. A complimentary resort shuttle connects guests staying off the beaten track.
> Gastronomic Paradise
Thanks to the warm climate, agriculture continues to flourish in the Valais region, and everything starts with local produce. Crans Montana boasts more than 150 restaurants and bars, both within the resort and on the mountain, where traditional delicacies still account for much of the cuisine and can be enjoyed with Valais wine, the pride of the Swiss vineyards.
> International Events
Crans Montana is a feelgood resort, effortlessly elegant, combining friendliness and a laid-back atmosphere, with a reputation for world-class service. It is no coincidence that events as prestigious as the Omega European Masters Golf, World Cup ski events, and the Caprices Festival have chosen the resort as their home.
> And For Non-Skiers?
For visitors to the resort who would rather relax or soak-up the sun, Crans Montana boasts one of the largest shopping areas in the Alps to browse; a wealth of spas and wellbeing centres; museums and art galleries, including the newly-opened Pierre-Arnaud Foundation; ice-rink; casino; 3D cinema; bowling; horse-riding; indoor golf centre; and much, much more!
> Enjoy The Night of Your Dreams … & Free Skiing
Take as much advantage as you can of the hotels and slopes of Crans Montana with the resort’s special offer: “Enjoy the night of your dreams … and free skiing!” Stay in a participating hotel and receive a ski pass for the duration of your stay. Free ski pass for every overnight stay and for every guest. The offer is valid from 17 March–27 April. Book now at crans-montana.ch.
