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Description

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.

Resort Guide

Snow Range: 1550-3000m

Village Heights: 1,550m (4,950ft)

Highest Lift: 3,000m (9,900ft)

Transfer Times: 2-3 Hours

Bars Cafes

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
Punch Zapata
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
La Cave.

Other Amenities

Casino
Cinema
Amazing boutiques in Crans
Classical music concerts
Balloon flights
Hot air balloon festival (February)
60kms of cleared walkways
Free bus service throughout the resort

Extra Services

Crèche / Kindergarten:
The Zig Zag crèche in Montana takes children from 18 months, open Mon-Fri 0930-1600.

The Fleurs des Champs day kindergarten and crèche in Crans takes children from 3 months-7 years old, open 0700-1900 L/S Mon-Fri, H/S Sat-Fri (pre-booking is advised)

For older children (3-6 years), the ski school runs a kindergarten at the Grand Signal with indoor and outdoor play as well as optional lessons Cost approx SFr 400 for 5 full days (Mon-Fri)

Ski Area Terrain

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.

Intermediaries:
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.

Snowboard Guide:
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.