Luxury Ski Chalets Crans Montana
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Luxury Ski Holidays Crans Montana
Situated on an expansive south-facing plateau, Crans Montana offers a splendid setting for a fun-filled luxury ski holiday in the Swiss Alps. There are many luxury ski chalets in Crans Montana with breathtaking panoramic views, alongside designer shops that attract a fashionable international clientele.
Crans Montana boasts excellent nursery slopes making it an ideal place for families and beginners to learn. Spread over a broad mountainside, Crans Montana’s slopes cover 140 km, with lifts from four valley bases.
Aside from skiing, there are plenty of alternative winter activities to enjoy in this luxury ski resort, from ski mountaineering and Nordic walking to paragliding and hot air balloon rides.
Those in search of relaxation will find a wide range of spas whilst children are well catered for with an ice rink and climbing centre. In summer, Crans Montana turns into a golfing mecca, culminating in the Omega Masters at the end of August.
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Luxury Chalets in Crans Montana
Crans and Montana are in fact two separate towns, their centres a mile apart from each other. However, a number of low-rise buildings have merged the two towns together, with each centre retaining its individual character.
Crans is the more upmarket of the two areas with the majority of the luxury chalets and apartments. There’s also an abundance of designer shops to peruse, numerous gourmet restaurants for fine dining, and bustling bars and clubs to while away the evening. Montana is the quieter and more family-oriented part of the resort.
Luxury chalets in Crans Montana include various ski-in/ski-out chalets as well as those that are able to cater to larger groups with several expansive chalets sleeping upwards of 16 guests. The resort continues to expand as more visitors succumb to its charms and there are some exciting luxury chalet additions on the way in the near future.
Crans Montana offers 140 km of sunny south-facing ski slopes with the Plan Morte glacier at the top providing good snow conditions in even the warmest weather. From your luxury chalet in Crans Montana, you have access to the slopes from three main points - the Merbé/Cry d’Er gondola in Crans, the Arnouva gondola in Montana and Les Violettes in the middle of the ski area.
Crans Montana Resort Information
- Resort Altitude: 1500m
- Slopes Altitude: 1500 - 2925m
- Pistes: 140 km
- Lifts: 24
- Nearest Airport: Geneva - 180 km (2 hours)
- Blue Slopes: 39%
- Red Slopes: 50%
- Black Slopes: 11%
Catered Ski Chalets in Crans Montana
When considering a luxury ski holiday in Crans Montana, it is important to consider which type of accommodation will suit you best. Would you prefer a fully catered ski chalet with a team of staff including a private chef to prepare meals for you or perhaps a self-catered chalet offering the flexibility to sample the local restaurants would suit you better?
Top Catered Ski Chalets Crans Montana
- Ultima Crans Montana 1, Crans Montana - an incredible chalet on the slopes with direct access to the vast spa - perfect for large groups.
- Ultima Crans Montana 2, Crans Montana - stunning ski-in/ski-out chalet with superb facilities including an outdoor pool.
Crans Montana Skiing
With miles of open cruising runs, Crans Montana ski holidays are best suited to intermediate-level skiers with long runs of up to 12 km in length. The Col du Pochet, just behind the summit of Bella Lui (2,534m) is a brilliant spot for backcountry skiing whilst the men’s downhill course, the Piste Nationale, is another favourite. Beginners have excellent learning areas at resort level on the golf course and at mid-mountain. The resort also has a fantastic snow park with an Olympic-size half-pipe.
Best Restaurants Crans Montana
Whether you are staying in a catered chalet in Crans Montana or a luxury hotel, you will still wish to sample the resort’s incredibly diverse gastronomic scene, with everything from Thai, Japanese and Lebanese to Italian, Argentinian and of course Swiss.
On the mountain are numerous Swiss mountain chalets serving classic dishes like tartiflette and rosti. For fine dining, Michelin-starred Le Mont Blanc not only offers superb food and an interesting wine list but spectacular views to accompany your meal too.
Crans Montana Apres Ski
There are plenty of opportunities to party in Crans Montana. Montana tends to attract a younger crowd with its more traditional apres vibe whilst Crans bars and clubs tend to be more expensive thus attracting an older crowd.
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How to have the perfect luxury ski holiday in Crans Montana
- Wake up in your Crans Montana chalet and enjoy a hearty breakfast
- Start your morning on the higher, open tree-less slopes of Mont Lachaux (2,140m)
- Continue up to Bella Lui and take in the spectacular panoramic views, maybe pausing for a coffee at the giddyingly high restaurant.
- Take the scenic blue to Chetseron and explore the series of downhill runs used as a race course.
- Pause for lunch at the mouth-wateringly delicious Chetzeron close to the top of the Cry d’Er gondola.
- Spend the afternoon exploring Crans Montana from a bird’s eye view on a helicopter or hot air balloon flight.
- Relax in your luxury chalet in Crans Montana before heading out on the town and dancing until dawn in the Sky Club.
Location & Map
Crans Montana is easily accessed by car in around 2.5 hours from Geneva airport. Sion airport is much closer but has fewer flights. Whilst there is not a railway station in Crans Montana it is possible to reach the resort by train, completing the journey on the funicular railway from Sierre to Montana Gare.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Crans Montana?
Originially two villages, Crans Montana sits on a south-facing plateau high above the Rhone valley at an altitude of 1500. It is located in the district of Sierre in the French speaking part of the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
How to get to Crans Montana?
Whilst Sion is the closest airport to Crans Montana (30 km) the most popular way of reaching Crans Montana is via Geneva airport, around a 2 hour drive away. It is also possible to reach Crans Montana by train. Direct trains run from Geneva airport to Sierre (and on to Brig) approximately every 30 minutes. From Sierre you can take the funicular to Montana Gare which takes around 15 minutes.
What to do in Crans Montana?
Famous for its sunshine, Crans Montana is popular in both summer and winter with a plethora of activities to enjoy. Crans Montana ski holidays offer fantastic views and good easy skiing for intermediates and beginners. There are numerous walking and snowshoe paths for short strolls and remote excursions. In the centre of town is an ice rink, casino and curling hall. Children will love the Snow Island which is home to snowtubing , electric snowmobiling and a magic carpet for novice skiers from December to March.
In summer, Crans Montana is popular with golfers, hikers and bikers. A vast network of 320 km of signposted paths offers endless opportunities for hikers whilst bikers have 200 km of road cycling routes and 181 signposted mountain bike trails to play with. Golf aficionados have three courses to choose from and there are many lakes and ponds for lovers of water sports too.