Best things to do in Crans-Montana

Crans-Montana Unmissables

Crans-Montana sits on a sunny plateau 1,500 meters above the Rhone Valley, offering 140 kilometers of south-facing ski slopes and the Plaine Morte Glacier. The region is home to the prestigious Severiano Ballesteros and Jack Nicklaus golf courses, which host the Omega European Masters. Cultural landmarks include the early 20th-century Château Mercier in Sierre and the alpine waters of Lac Grenon. For dining, local establishments serve traditional Valaisan specialties like raclette and fondue against a backdrop of 4,000-meter peaks including the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.

Crans-Montana Unmissables — Map

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Crans Montana Ski Resort

South-facing resort featuring 140 kilometers of slopes ranging from 1,500m to 3,000m at the Plaine Morte Glacier.

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Montana (télécab. rte Vermala)

Cable car station providing primary access to the Cry d'Er sector and the upper mountain trail network.

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Etang Grenon

Etang Grenon or Lac Grenon is a lake at Montana in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.

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Golf de Supercrans

High-altitude golf facilities situated on the Crans-sur-Sierre plateau with views of the Rhone Valley.

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Jack Nicklaus Course

A 9-hole course frequently cited for its technical difficulty and views of the Valais Alps.

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Severiano Ballesteros Course

The 18-hole championship course that hosts the annual Omega European Masters.

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La Broche des Ours

Restaurant specializing in regional Valaisan dishes and meats prepared on a traditional spit.

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La Désalpe

Traditional restaurant focused on local cheese specialties, including fondue and raclette, within a rustic alpine interior.

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Restaurant Le Rocher

Regional eatery located near Sierre, serving traditional Swiss cuisine and local wines.

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Cinecrans

Local cinema complex screening international films and seasonal premieres.

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Galerie Evana

Art gallery showcasing contemporary works and regional exhibitions in the heart of the resort.

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Petit Mt Bonvin

Alpine peak and mountain hut at 2,412 meters, offering panoramic views of the Bernese and Valais Alps.

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Château Mercier

A 1908 manor house in Sierre featuring 40,000 square meters of Italian-style gardens and regional art collections.

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ECAV - École cantonale d'art du Valais

The École de design et haute école d'art du Valais, a public art and design institution located in Sierre.