FACE TO FACE WITH THE SWISS GIANTS
Endless slopes, summits reaching up to 3,000 metres and tons of snow. Sounds like fun? Yes, it is - freeriding in the Crans-Montana region.
CRANS-MONTANA
Stretching from the Rhone valley (altitude: 500m) to the Plaine Morte Glacier (altitude: 3,000m), Crans-Montana is a sunny region with a breath-taking view over a string of mountain peaks that unfold from the Dufourspitze to Mont Blanc via the Weisshorn and 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 eateries 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 Tourisme & Congrès
- Altitude 1500 – 3000m
- Inhabitants (Town) 15343
- Guest Beds (Town) 50000
- Restaurants 130
- Shops 190
- Hiking (Winter) 65 km
- Hiking (Summer) 320 km
- Lifts 24
- Ski Slopes 240 km
- Longest Downhill 12 km
- Cross Country 20 km
- Airports Sion (30min); Genève (2h); Zurich (3h); Milan (3h)
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CRANS-MONTANA’S CULINARY ICEBERG
Two award-winning chefs have settled in Crans-Montana, the place with five lakes, more than 2,300 hours of sunshine per year and over 30 peaks of 3,000 metres or more.
EIN BERG VOLLER ARBEIT
Das kleine Buvette de Pépinet liegt direkt an der Skipiste und bietet einen wunderbaren Blick auf die Walliser Berge. Seit 2003 betreiben Michel und Paulette Vocat die kleine Berghütte - Sommer wie Winter.
CHOCOLATE BOUTIQUE IN BLUE
Good-for-nothing turned chocolatier: David Pasquiet has sweet stories to tell.
THE UNUSUAL STORY OF THE HOTEL AT OVER 2,000 METRES ABOVE SEA LEVEL
The Chetzeron was a cable car station before Sami Lamaa turned it into a restaurant and hotel.
TURNING EMOTIONS INTO DISHES
Franck Reynaud is the culinary superstar of Crans-Montana. His concept: taking feelings to the plate.
TRANSFORMING GREY INTO ART
Street art on the mountain: At the Vision Art Festival, artists make graffiti works on concrete blocks. They blend in with nature, play with light.
TWILIGHT ZONE ON THE ROAD BIKE
The region around Crans-Montana is a large playground for racing cyclists. It allows them to move in two worlds: In the valley, the landscape is characterised by extensive vineyards and orchards.
CAREFUL AND THOROUGH
A winegrower from the Valais is ready for a new challenge: converting his vinery to biodynamics.
“IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT TIME, TIME, TIME.“
55 kilometres through the mountains, 4,000 metres of difference in altitude – that’s a challenge that only a few can rise up to. Still, the Trail des Patrouilleurs is one of the more endurable alpine marathons.
THE HEALING POWER OF THE MOUNTAINS
Crans-Montana has been a popular health resort for a long time. It all began 125 years ago, with the commitment of a doctor who brought his patients here for recovery. He was also instrumental in making Crans-Montana a tourist destination.
THE JOY OF GOLFING IN THE MOUNTAINS
18 holes at an altitude of 1,500 metres: The Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world – and one of the many alpine golf courses that attract more and more people. For very good reasons.
EIN ANDAUERNDES AUF UND AB
Der Ski Rando Parc bietet auf mehr als 40 Kilometern rundum Crans-Montana alles was das Skitourenherz begehrt. Für alle, vom blutigen Anfängern bis zur ambitionierten Sportlerin, sind passende Routen vorhanden.
KEIN SPASS, ES WIRD ERNST
Mit Mitte 20 ist Robin Briguet schon über zehn Jahre in seinem Sport erfolgreich. Freestyle macht ihm zwar verdammt viel Spaß, als Funsport will er es aber nicht verstanden wissen.
NIGHTFALL IN THE MOUNTAINS
Snow hiking and night sledging are particularly spectacular under a full moon. And even more so with the right guide.
