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Resort guide · Switzerland
Crans-Montana
1 lesson-provider profiles listed
Elevation
1,427m–2,872m
Ski area
140 km
Lifts
24
Nearest airport
Bern Airport (BRN) - 64 km
Schools
1 listed
Overview
Crans-Montana at a glance
Common questions
- Yes, it's an excellent destination for beginners. You'll find wide, gentle plateau runs perfect for learning and gaining confidence, enhanced by consistent sunshine.
- Advanced skiers can challenge themselves on the Piste Nationale, a renowned World Cup downhill venue. The Plaine Morte glacier also offers extensive opportunities for high-altitude off-piste skiing.
- For convenient, car-free travel, you can take the Funiculaire SMC directly from Sierre. This link will get you to the resort in just 12 minutes.
- The resort offers 140km of piste, with descents from Cry d'Er and access to the Plaine Morte glacier at 3,000m. Intermediate skiers will appreciate the extensive, well-groomed red runs.
- Crans-Montana is known as one of the sunniest resorts in the Swiss Alps, boasting over 300 days of sunshine annually. You'll also enjoy panoramic views from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc.
The mountain
Ski area details
Key stats
Summit2,872m
Base1,427m
Vertical drop (resort)1,445m
Total Lifts24
Total Slopes140 km
The mountain
Ratings
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The mountain
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Lesson providers
Ski schools at Crans-Montana
0 schools
About the resort
About Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana is a ski resort in Valais, Switzerland. Its official visitor information lists 140 km of pistes and 24 lifts. The ski area extends across the slopes above Crans, Montana and Aminona.
About the resort
Key facts about Crans-Montana
The lifts run between 1,427m and 2,872m, a vertical drop of 1,445m. 140 km of marked pistes are served by 24 lifts. The nearest airport is Bern Airport (BRN) - 64 km.
Who teaches here
Ski schools and instructors in Crans-Montana
One ski school is listed at Crans-Montana.
- Swiss Ski School Crans-Montana — Ski school.
Resort guide
Crans-Montana resort guide
Crans-Montana is a sun-drenched plateau resort situated at 1,500m, offering panoramic views that stretch from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc. The resort features 140km of piste and access to the Plaine Morte glacier at 3,000m, all within a sophisticated Swiss-French atmosphere.
Often considered the sunniest resort in the Swiss Alps, Crans-Montana boasts over 300 days of sunshine annually. It also offers a more accessible price point compared to some other high-profile Swiss resorts like Verbier or Zermatt.
For a convenient, car-free travel option, the Funiculaire SMC provides a direct link from Sierre to the resort in just 12 minutes.
Intermediate skiers will appreciate the resort's extensive offering of long red runs. These descents, originating from Cry d'Er (2,263m) and the glacier, are consistently maintained with Swiss-standard grooming.
Crans-Montana is an excellent destination for beginners. The resort's wide, gentle plateau runs are perfect for learning and gaining confidence, enhanced by consistent sunshine throughout the day.
Advanced skiers can test their skills on the challenging Piste Nationale, a renowned World Cup downhill venue. Additionally, the Plaine Morte glacier provides extensive opportunities for high-altitude off-piste skiing.
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