Crans Montana ski holidays take you to a plateau in the Swiss Alps which has more than its fair share of sunshine. Once two separate entities, Crans and Montana have combined and developed into a very pleasant resort. Ski holidays to Crans Montana can be taken from December until April and with high altitude skiing, snow cover is generally good. Ski holidays in Crans Montana have wide appeal as the pistes cater for all levels of expertise. There are great nursery slopes, ideal for families and beginners, and boarders have a snow park. An efficient lift system gives trouble-free access to the slopes.
Cheap Crans Montana Holidays
We have a selection of cheap Crans Montana ski holidays that offer great value as our commitment to quality and service is never compromised. With good accommodation and restaurants catering for even the most pernickety of tastes, our low cost Crans Montana holidays are sure to please. If you are seeking a pleasant resort with superb vistas and a friendly atmosphere, our Crans Montana ski holiday offers may be just the ticket. Since the resort has plenty to offer the non-skier, Crans Montana ski holidays are the ideal choice for mixed groups. With excellent shopping and an exuberant nightlife non-skiers can also have fun.
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Crans Montana Introduction
Crans Montana, two villages that merge into one, is located in the Valais Alpine region of Switzerland. Lying on a sunny plateau at almost five thousand feet, it enjoys magnificent views over the Rhone valley. Crans Montana is an upmarket, year-round resort as during the summer months the golf course and the mountains and lakes bring many visitors. The one hundred miles of pistes can satisfy all levels of ability, and there is a snow park for boarders. The longest run, from Piste Nationale into the valley, is eight miles. Lifts give easy access to the slopes. The resort is renowned for its shopping and its lively apres ski scene. Crans Montana ski holidays are an ideal choice for mixed groups with non-skiers as there is so much to see and do.
Why Go To Crans Montana
Crans Montana ski holidays offer a sunny plateau with skiing for all ability levels. There are great trails for cross country skiers and a park for boarders. The nursery slopes are on the snow covered golf course and are the perfect place for families and novices. Apres ski is lively with a wide choice of restaurants, bars, discos and clubs. Shopping is great and a variety of recreational activities are available.
When To Go To Crans Montana
The Crans Montana ski holiday season lasts from early December until mid April. Snow cover at the highest altitudes is generally good throughout this time. The sunny plateau can be a double edged sword, as it can cause new snow conditions to deteriorate. The summer months bring an influx of visitors who enjoy mountains and lakes, and of course, golf.The Crans Montana ski holiday season lasts from early December until mid April. Snow cover at the highest altitudes is generally good throughout this time. The sunny plateau can be a double edged sword, as it can cause new snow conditions to deteriorate. The summer months bring an influx of visitors who enjoy mountains and lakes, and of course, golf.
Who Is Crans Montana Popular With
Crans Montana ski holidays are popular with all skiers regardless of ability. They attract families as well as groups of young adults looking for a vibrant nightlife. Boarders can enjoy the snow park and have access to many of the broad undulating slopes.
Crans Montana - The Place
Crans Montana ski holidays take you to a very popular upmarket resort with spectacular panoramic views that take in Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn as well as the Rhone Valley. The villages boast that they have more hours of winter sunshine than any other alpine resort. With a hundred miles of pistes, thirty miles of crosscountry trails and a snow park, Crans Montana ski holidays have wide popularity. The resort has visitors throughout the year as in the summer, golfers, climbers, hikers and bikers are out in force. Lifts give easy access to the slopes and it is possible to ski from the plateau to the Plaine Morte Glacier. Ski schools provide excellent tuition and novices will soon graduate to green slopes. Hotels, apartments and chalets provide a range of high quality accommodation and the large number of restaurants, bistros and cafes cater for all palates. Crans Montana is renowned for its good shops but be warned, the goods are not cheap. Apres ski is lively with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. There are bars, discos and clubs aplenty, which will entertain you until the early hours of the morning. The resort is popular with non-skiers as there is plenty to see and do. A funicular railway takes you to the charming old town of Sierre which is well worth a visit. Crans Montana ski holidays offer energetic days in stunning surroundings, followed by hours of lively entertainment.
Crans Montana Nightlife
Crans Montana enjoys a lively nightlife with many bars, pubs, discos and clubs. If you have energy to spare after a day on the slopes, you can dance until the early hours of the morning. If you wish to continue the sporting theme, there is night skiing.
Crans Montana is noted for its superb shopping with its boutiques and specialist stores. If you are holidaying on a tight budget, window shopping is probably best, as prices are high.
Eating In Crans Montana
Crans Montana has a large number of excellent restaurants serving a diverse cuisine from traditional Swiss dishes to international fare.
