Crans Montana

Located on a stunning, south facing plateau above the Rhone Valley, the setting of Crans Montana is certainly hard to beat – and that’s before the extensive skiing is considered.

weather Forecast today: Partly cloudy

Max temp: 12.2 °c
Min temp: 4.8 °c

Last Updated: Wed 11 Sep

weather Forecast today: Partly cloudy

Max temp: 12.2 °c
Min temp: 4.8 °c

Last Updated: Wed 11 Sep

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Yes, the southerly orientation does mean the snow quality can suffer.

However, the sweeping views over the valley to the towering peaks of the Swiss Valais more than make up for this. Fortunately, most of the skiing is located above 2000m, mitigating some of the sun issues and the resort has invested heavily in an advanced snowmaking system – meaning skiing is more assured than ever before.

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On the Slopes

Although the villages lie at 1500m, most of the skiing is 500m further up the mountain, which helps to mitigate against some of the sun issues. Beginners must head up the mountain each morning to the Cry d’Er, the home of the most gentle blue slopes on the mountain. This is also the starting point of most ski days for intermediates, who should then wind their way eastwards across to Petit Mont Bonvin.

If you’re looking for quiet runs, skiing the winding routes down to Aminona is well worth the quick (and free) bus ride back to Barzettes. Take on these quiet runs before the new gondola is installed – it is set to carry up to 2000 people per hour so the area will be significantly busier. Advanced skiers and riders should head to the Toula chairlift or ride the Funitel to Plaine Morte, from which the long Kandahar black drops down to the base of the Toula chair.

As the resort’s name suggests, there are two towns to choose from, Crans and Montana, both of which are accessed via funicular railway from the valley town of Sierre. As they have expanded, they have practically merged together, either side of the small Etang Grenon lake. Further accommodation is available at the Barzettes lift base, but this provides the best access up the hill.

In the Resort

Both Crans and Montana offer good accommodation options and thanks to a new chairlift last season at Arnouva, both have equally good access to Cry d’Er. Arguably the best base for swift access to the slopes is Barzettes, but there are fewer hotel and chalet options here – plus you miss out on some of the hustle and bustle further along the road in the centre. Indeed it is here that the majority of the bars and restaurants are located.

Off the slopes, there is a popular tobogganing route down from Arnouva and taking the Funitel all the way to the Plaine Morte is a must – at the summit there is a grotto in the glacier and it possesses some of the most spectacular views of the Swiss Valais.

Getting to Crans Montana

Access is very easy from Geneva, simply drive around the lake and up the Rhone Valley and you’ll be in resort in two hours. Train access is also very easy, catch the train to Sierre and take the funicular up the hill.

Geneva airport: 2 hours (driving) or 2.5-3 hours (train)
Calais: approximately 10 hours driving (541 miles)

Season Dates

Opens: Saturday 18 November 2023
Closes: Sunday 14 April 2024

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Max temp	3.4°c	3.3°c	1.9°c
Min temp	1°c	1.8°c	-0.5°c
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Min temp	-4.7°c	-5.3°c	-6°c
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Snow expected	5.7 cm	3.7 cm	5 cm
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Min temp	-7.5°c	-7°c	-6°c
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Max temp	-4.4°c	-3°c	-3.9°c
Min temp	-5.6°c	-4.8°c	-4.8°c
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Min temp	-3.5°c	-2.6°c	-2.9°c
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Max temp	-0.4°c	-0.2°c	-0.4°c
Min temp	-2.2°c	-1.4°c	-1.4°c
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Max temp	1.7°c	2°c	0.5°c
Min temp	-1°c	0.5°c	0.3°c
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Min temp	-0.6°c	1.7°c	0.7°c
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Max temp	4.3°c	4.4°c	2.4°c
Min temp	0.2°c	2.4°c	1.4°c
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Max temp	4.6°c	5°c	2.4°c
Min temp	2.5°c	2.4°c	1.4°c
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Snow expected	1.5 cm	0.1 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	2.5°c	3.2°c	2°c
Min temp	-0.3°c	1.5°c	1.5°c
Feels like temp	-0.3°c	-0.5°c	1.4°c

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Max temp	9.4°c	10°c	4.6°c
Min temp	1°c	4.6°c	3.2°c
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Max temp	8.7°c	9°c	5.8°c
Min temp	3.3°c	5.8°c	5.4°c
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Max temp	10.9°c	11.4°c	7.7°c
Min temp	4.6°c	7.7°c	6.6°c
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Max temp	11.8°c	12.4°c	8.2°c
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Max temp	12.8°c	13.1°c	9°c
Min temp	5°c	9°c	6.7°c
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Max temp	13.8°c	14°c	10°c
Min temp	5.5°c	10°c	7.7°c
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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Next 3 days	36.2 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	180 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	No information
Snow conditions	Snow quality	No information
Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Sat 16 Nov 2024
	Resort closing date	Sun 13 Apr 2025

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