Crans-Montana resort guide

How big is Crans-Montana?

Crans-Montana has 140 pistes served by 30 lifts — 13th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 11th of the 34.

How high is Crans-Montana?

The lifts run from 1500m at the base to 3000m at the top, a vertical of 1500m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 8th highest, with the 12th biggest vertical.

Is Crans-Montana good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Crans-Montana split 25% beginner, 45% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Crans-Montana?

Over the last ten winters Crans-Montana has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 22 November to 23 May, about 184 days.

January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 130cm, 82cm of new snow and 3.4 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Crans-Montana?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bern (BRN), 68km away in a straight line. Geneva (GVA) is 106km, Annecy Meythet (NCY), France is 114km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Crans-Montana?

A 6-day adult Crans-Montana costs CHF 385 for 2026/27, or CHF 64 a day. For value it ranks 17th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.