Forecast today: Light rain
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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.
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.
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Snow expected | 0.9 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 1.5 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.6 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0.1 cm | 2.8 cm | 3.5 cm | 0.7 cm | 0.6 cm | 0.5 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.8 cm | 1.6 cm | 0.1 cm | 1.8 cm | 2.4 cm |
Max temp | 0.5°c | 0.6°c | -1.3°c | -1.6°c | -1.6°c | -2.9°c | -4.2°c | -4.3°c | -4.3°c | -1.1°c | -0.4°c | -2.2°c | 2.4°c | 2.6°c | 2.2°c | 4.1°c | 4.2°c | 2.6°c | 1.3°c | 1.2°c | 0.7°c | -0.1°c | 0.3°c | 0.1°c | 1°c | 1.3°c | 0.8°c | 1°c | 1.2°c | 0°c |
Min temp | 0.1°c | -1.3°c | -2.4°c | -2.9°c | -3.1°c | -3.9°c | -5°c | -4.7°c | -5.4°c | -5.2°c | -2.9°c | -3.1°c | -1.2°c | 1.7°c | 1.7°c | 2.3°c | 2.6°c | 1.8°c | 0.9°c | 0.6°c | 0.1°c | -0.9°c | -0.5°c | -0.5°c | -0.6°c | 0.3°c | 0.3°c | 0°c | 0°c | -1.3°c |
Feels like temp | -2.9°c | 0.4°c | -1.3°c | -2.9°c | -5.5°c | -7.8°c | -8.8°c | -9.3°c | -8.9°c | -5.2°c | -1.1°c | -2.9°c | -4.2°c | 2.1°c | 1.5°c | 0.1°c | 2.3°c | -0.2°c | -2.6°c | -2.7°c | -1.9°c | -0.9°c | -2.8°c | -3.7°c | -3.9°c | -2.1°c | -2.9°c | -3.1°c | -1.8°c | -2.8°c |
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Snow expected | 0.9 cm | 0.1 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 0.5°c | 0.6°c | -1.3°c |
Min temp | 0.1°c | -1.3°c | -2.4°c |
Feels like temp | -2.9°c | 0.4°c | -1.3°c |
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Weather | Light snow shwr |
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Snow expected | 0.1 cm | 0.5 cm | 1.5 cm |
Max temp | -1.6°c | -1.6°c | -2.9°c |
Min temp | -2.9°c | -3.1°c | -3.9°c |
Feels like temp | -2.9°c | -5.5°c | -7.8°c |
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Weather | Light rain |
Partly cloudy |
Generally clear | Light rain shwr |
Occasional rain |
Light rain | Light rain |
Light drizzle |
Partly cloudy | Mainly fair |
Mainly fair |
Generally clear | Partly cloudy |
Light drizzle |
Occasional rain | Light drizzle |
Occasional rain |
Mainly fair | Occasional rain |
Rain shower |
Rain shower | Occasional rain |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 8.9°c | 9.2°c | 6.1°c | 6.4°c | 6.4°c | 4.8°c | 4.5°c | 4.7°c | 3.2°c | 8°c | 8.4°c | 4.4°c | 11.1°c | 11.3°c | 8.5°c | 13.5°c | 13.6°c | 10°c | 10.3°c | 10.4°c | 7.8°c | 9.4°c | 9.7°c | 7°c | 10.6°c | 10.7°c | 7.9°c | 10.5°c | 10.6°c | 7.5°c |
Min temp | 6°c | 6.1°c | 4.3°c | 3.1°c | 4.8°c | 3.6°c | 2.4°c | 3.2°c | 1.7°c | 0.7°c | 4.4°c | 3°c | 3.7°c | 8.5°c | 8.1°c | 7.9°c | 10°c | 7.9°c | 7.2°c | 7.8°c | 6.5°c | 5.3°c | 7°c | 6.3°c | 5.6°c | 7.9°c | 7.1°c | 6°c | 7.5°c | 5.1°c |
Feels like temp | 6.2°c | 8°c | 5.9°c | 2.9°c | 4.7°c | 4.6°c | 2.5°c | 2.3°c | 3°c | 0.6°c | 7.6°c | 4.1°c | 3.3°c | 10.5°c | 8.1°c | 7.7°c | 13.8°c | 9.4°c | 5.9°c | 9.5°c | 7.6°c | 5.1°c | 9.1°c | 6.7°c | 5.3°c | 10.4°c | 7.7°c | 5.8°c | 10.3°c | 7.3°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 8.9°c | 9.2°c | 6.1°c |
Min temp | 6°c | 6.1°c | 4.3°c |
Feels like temp | 6.2°c | 8°c | 5.9°c |
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Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
Max temp | 6.4°c | 6.4°c | 4.8°c |
Min temp | 3.1°c | 4.8°c | 3.6°c |
Feels like temp | 2.9°c | 4.7°c | 4.6°c |
Snowfall | Next 3 days | 5 cm |
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Depths | Upper piste depth | 180 cm |
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 |
Our Snow Overviews are updated bi-weekly between the start of December and early May every season, providing summaries of snowfall, weather, avalanche risk and other noteworthy meteorological events to help you prepare for your skiing holiday. Check back next winter to stay up-to-date on the latest weather happenings in resort.
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