CRANS MONTANA SKIING HOLIDAYS
Best Ski Season
Crans Montana
Stretching from the Rhone valley to the Plaine Morte Glacier at 3000m, Crans-Montana is a sunny region with a breathtaking view over a string of mountain peaks that unfold from Bietschhorn to Mont Blanc via the Matterhorn. With its lakes, forests, glacier and vineyards, the region has something to offer every nature lover. Sports fans, too, will be delighted to discover a large array of amenities dedicated to sporting activities, whilst cultural devotees will enjoy the wide range of museums, events and festivals. In fact, Crans-Montana combines all the benefits of the urban lifestyle within a mountain setting, with a wide selection of restaurants ranging from mountain huts to award-winning restaurants, numerous boutiques and shops, a wellness centre, a variety of entertainment and a vibrant nightlife. Crans-Montana is an ideal family destination in the heart of Valais. It is one of two destinations in French-speaking Switzerland to have been awarded the label “Family Destination” by the Swiss Tourism Federation.
Stretching from the Rhone valley to the Plaine Morte Glacier at 3000m, Crans-Montana is a sunny region with a breathtaking view over a string of mountain peaks that unfold from Bietschhorn to Mont Blanc via the Matterhorn. With its lakes, forests, glacier and vineyards, the region has something to offer every nature lover. Sports fans, too, will be delighted to discover a large array of amenities dedicated to sporting activities, whilst cultural devotees will enjoy the wide range of museums, events and festivals. In fact, Crans-Montana combines all the benefits of the urban lifestyle within a mountain setting, with a wide selection of restaurants ranging from mountain huts to award-winning restaurants, numerous boutiques and shops, a wellness centre, a variety of entertainment and a vibrant nightlife. Crans-Montana is an ideal family destination in the heart of Valais. It is one of two destinations in French-speaking Switzerland to have been awarded the label “Family Destination” by the Swiss Tourism Federation.
Skiing In Crans Montana
The Crans-Montana ski area is open 365 days a year. In winter, Crans-Montana ski resort offers a large variety of ski slopes for each level. Thanks to a south-oriented situation, skiers benefit plenty of sunshine throughout the whole winter. The Crans-Montana ski area has 140km of ski slope, several world cup tracks, 15 ski mountaineering trails, the best snowpark in french-speaking Switzerland, the one and only 22" superpipe in french-speaking Switzerland, more than 20 restaurants on the ski area, crazy après-ski at Cry d’Er Club d’Altitude, 1 club at the top of the slopes, modern ski lifts, 65 ha of mechanical snowmaking slopes, an igloo village on the Plaine Morte glacier, an 8 km long slope from the glacier to the village and four adapted areas including a family area, the fun area, the glacier area, and the nature area.
In the summer, the ski area of Crans-Montana offers you a vast playground with several possible activities in a sunny setting and a breathtaking view of the Valaisan Alps. This includes 200 km of hiking trails, 3 bike downhill tracks (blue, red, black), more than 100 km of bike trails, 5 ski lift installations, more than 10 restaurants and a mountain karting track.
The Crans-Montana ski area is open 365 days a year. In winter, Crans-Montana ski resort offers a large variety of ski slopes for each level. Thanks to a south-oriented situation, skiers benefit plenty of sunshine throughout the whole winter. The Crans-Montana ski area has 140km of ski slope, several world cup tracks, 15 ski mountaineering trails, the best snowpark in french-speaking Switzerland, the one and only 22" superpipe in french-speaking Switzerland, more than 20 restaurants on the ski area, crazy après-ski at Cry d’Er Club d’Altitude, 1 club at the top of the slopes, modern ski lifts, 65 ha of mechanical snowmaking slopes, an igloo village on the Plaine Morte glacier, an 8 km long slope from the glacier to the village and four adapted areas including a family area, the fun area, the glacier area, and the nature area.In the summer, the ski area of Crans-Montana offers you a vast playground with several possible activities in a sunny setting and a breathtaking view of the Valaisan Alps. This includes 200 km of hiking trails, 3 bike downhill tracks (blue, red, black), more than 100 km of bike trails, 5 ski lift installations, more than 10 restaurants and a mountain karting track.
Glacier Express Ski
A Classic scenic winter train journey the iconic Glacier Express links two of the world's big name ski resorts, Zermatt in Valais and fashionable St Moritz in Graubünden. En route the Glacier Express glides through Andermatt, in Uri, one of the newest resorts. Panoramic carriages invite in spectacular views of snow capped mountain peaks and sparkling white valleys dotted with picture postcard wooden chalets. Then you catch your breath as you cross the immense Landwasser Viaduct, whilst climbing from the Rhine Gorge high over the Oberalp Pass.
The slowest express train in the world, the Glacier Express departs daily taking under 8 hours, with a leisurely lunch served onboard. This tour can be taken in either direction and an optional extension is to stop for a few nights to ski or ride Andermatt before continuing on your journey.
