J2Ski Canada J2Ski logo
°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km
Facebook

Crans-Montana

Snow Mail

Crans-Montana Ski Resort Guide

Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Rated: 4/5 (from 7 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForFreeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length160km
Highest Lift3,000m
Resort Height1,500m
 Nearest AirportsSion and Geneva
Save on Ski Hire Save up to 50% SkiSet
Free Snow Reports by e-Mail  Sign Up for Powder Alerts

Crans-Montana

The ski area of Crans-Montana is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,500m, with 160km of marked runs.

Summary

Crans-Montana has direct access to 160km of downhill skiing, with 50 marked pistes, served by a total of 34 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 3,000m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Crans-Montana is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Crans-Montana.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Crans-Montana is 12km long and the most difficult run is the 'Toula'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Crans-Montana?

The next notable snow forecast is 1cm, expected on 16 December.

See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update, or   Join our Snow Mail Here

Snow this week

Snow Forecast by day for Crans-Montana
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat

Ski Area Stats

Crans-Montana Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 4 15km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
2070km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
1755km
Downhill
Total Length
160km
Cross Country
Total Length
30km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
34

Altitudes & Slopes

Crans-Montana Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,000m
Lowest Piste1,500m
Resort Altitude (Crans-Montana)1,500m
Max Vertical1,500m

Ski Slope Aspects

SE

Crans-Montana has ski slopes facing south-east (for sunny skiing).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Crans-Montana
Freeriders
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Crans-Montana

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Crans-Montana Ski Schools and Crans-Montana Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Crans-Montana?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Sierre District, Valais.

Map

Tap Show Map in Full Screen for Full-Screen, or see J2Ski's Resort map, showing Hotels and Ski Shops.

How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Crans-Montana is Sion, 40 minutes drive away.

Geneva, Berne, Annecy, Basel and Chambery airports are all within three hours drive.

Sion is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 34 ski lifts are able to uplift 36,520 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 17km of ski runs, with 200 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Crans-Montana open?

 Opened (since November 29, 2024).

 Closes : April 21, 2025.

Usual opening is mid November, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Crans-Montana