Crans-Montana is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Haut-Plateau, Valais, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 140 km of runs between 1,510 m and 2,927 m, served by 24 lifts. Day lift pass 94€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The run breakdown is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Crans-Montana sprawls across a sunny plateau at 1,500 m, facing a chain of Valais peaks running from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc. Its 140 km of runs climb up to the Plaine Morte glacier at 2,927 m. A stylish resort, also known for its golf, it hosts the World Alpine Skiing Championships in February 2027, after those of 1987.
- One of the sunniest plateaus in the Alps
- Glacier de la Plaine Morte
- World Alpine Skiing Championships 2027
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Crans-Montana offers 140 km of well-marked runs, a mid-sized ski area that is ideal for spending 4 to 5 days without ever doing exactly the same thing twice. The 24 lifts are generally sufficient to handle the crowds in high season. Crans-Montana's DNA is high-end: the accommodation, the mountain restaurants and the resort services cater to a clientele that doesn't count the cost. With a day lift pass at 94€, the stay comes at a price, but the experience lives up to it for those who want to treat themselves without compromise. With a summit at 2,927 m and a village at 1,510 m, snow reliability at Crans-Montana is generally dependable from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can create tension early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly once serious snowfalls arrive. The budget for a stay at Crans-Montana is clearly high: 94€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It's the price of excellence, but you need to be aware of it before you go. In short: Crans-Montana isn't for everyone, but for those who can afford it, it is probably one of the best skiing experiences in Europe.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
