Crans-Montana

Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana is a ski resort in the Swiss canton of Valais, with its ski area spread across the sectors of Montana, Crans, Violettes and Aminona and reaching up to the Plaine Morte glacier. The area offers downhill skiing and snowboarding, ski touring, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter hiking, along with a dedicated Snow Island practice area in the resort.

Families and Kids

Snow Island in the resort is a dedicated area for children and families, with conveyor lifts, a small sledging run, snowtubing, airbags and electric snowmobiles.
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Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 14 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 45 km
  • Advanced slopes: 12 km
    • Number of snowparks: 2
    • Free entrance: No
    • Children activities: Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

Opening hours unknown.

Admission fees

Contact

Webpage
crans-montana.ch
Email
information@crans-montana.ch
Address
Route des Arolles 4, 3963 Crans-Montana

Access

Nearby stops

  • Les Marolires0 meters walking distance
  • Cry d'Er (Arnouva télés.amont)0 meters walking distance
  • Crans-Montana Route Vermala0 meters walking distance
  • Arnouva (télécabine amont)0 meters walking distance
  • Crans-Montana Route Télé0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Sion
48m
Brig
1h 5m
Martigny
1h 7m
Thun
1h 38m
Lausanne
1h 58m

FAQ

  • Which sectors of the ski area can be reached by lift?
    The website lists lift access to the ski area via Crans-Merbé-Cry d'Er, Montana–Arnouva and Barzettes–Marolires–Violettes, plus access to the Plaine Morte glacier via the Violettes–Plaine-Morte funitel.
  • Is there a practice area for beginners in the resort itself?
    Yes, Snow Island is located in the resort and includes conveyor lifts and a small sledging run, making it a convenient spot for first turns and family practice.
  • What other winter activities besides downhill skiing are available?
    The website lists ski touring routes, cross-country skiing trails, snowshoe trails, winter hiking paths, sledging and snowtubing at Snow Island, and indoor curling and ice skating at Ycoor.
  • Where can I check current lift and slope conditions before my visit?
    The website provides a live status page for lifts and slopes, a downloadable slope map (PDF), a live slope map and avalanche danger information.

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