Crans Montana Ski Resort

Set high above the Rhone valley, Crans Montana offers 160kms of varied and challenging skiing and is an excellent resort with many facilities for people of all ages and interests. Originally two villages, Crans and Montana are now linked and the free bus service offers easy access to the numerous shops, sporting facilities and slopes. Five gondola links from different parts of the resort are the starting point for the well connected ski area, which is regularly host to world cup events.

Beginners

There are nursery slopes at Grand Signal, above Montana. With the expert guidance of the local ski school, you will soon be climbing to the slopes of Cry d’Er and Chetseron.

Intermediates

There is a huge variety of long red and blue runs on which to practice those turns. Try the beautiful long, wide red run from the glacier at Pointe Plaine Morte to Les Violettes which then connects with the quieter area of Aminona.

Advanced

Experts will appreciate the area of La Toula or the different pistes used on the World Cup circuit. The gradients of many red runs more than make up for the lack of official black runs. There are also plenty of off-piste opportunities.

Snowboarding

This is a great place for freeriders to hook up with a guide and check the powder on the Plaine Morte Glacier. Freestylers will not be grumbling, there is a good pipe and boardpark at Pas du Loup containing rails, spines and kickers. There are plenty of blues for beginners to cruise on, and the tuition is said to be some of the highest in Europe.

Apres Ski

There is a huge variety of cafés and restaurants as well as different bars and clubs. Many are informal and lively and there is even a casino. • Amadeus bar, Number Two in Montana or Punch Zapata or Le Pub in Crans. Le Barocke and Absolut nightclubs.

Activities

• Bowling

• Ice Skating

• Curling

• Fitness Centre

• Indoor tennis and squash courts

• Golf simulator

• Swimming Pools

• Tobogganing (weather permitting)

• Horse Riding

• Parapenting

• Snowshow walking

• Disco on ice

• Floodlit skiing

Eating Out

There are over 80 restaurants to choose from offering a massive variety of meals and atmosphere • Pizza/Pasta dishes approx. SFr18 • Le Vieux Moulin, Victoria’s and Mamamia’s for pizzas and pasta. Good typical Swiss restaurants include La Bergerie du Cervin, Le Mayen and La Cave.

Other Amenities

• Casino

• Cinema

• Amazing boutiques in Crans

• Classical music concerts

• Balloon flights and usually a hot air ballon festival (February)

• 60kms of cleared walkways

• Free bus service throughout the resort

Piste Map