
SUMMER PRESSKIT - ACCESS
ENJOY THE MOUNTAINS...
Stretching from the Rhone valley to the Plaine Morte Glacier at 3000m, Crans-Montana is a sunny region with a breathtaking view over a string of mountain peaks that unfold from Bietschhorn to Mont Blanc via the Matterhorn. With its lakes, forests, glacier and vineyards, the region has something to offer every nature lover. Sports fans, too, will be delighted to discover a large array of amenities dedicated to sporting activities, whilst cultural devotees will enjoy the wide range of museums, events and festivals. In fact, Crans-Montana combines all the benefits of the urban lifestyle within a mountain setting, with a wide selection of restaurants ranging from mountain huts to award-winning restaurants, numerous boutiques and shops, a wellness centre, a variety of entertainment and a vibrant nightlife.


31 hotels
180 boutiques
137 bars and restaurants
7 spa
5 museum
1 casino
1 cinema 3D
1 bowling
Access
BY PLANE
Geneva: 180 km
Zürich: 300 km
Milano Malpensa: 220 km
Sion (regional): 30 km
BY CAR
From France and French-speaking Switzerland, take the A9 motorway to Sierre via Lausanne, then continue towards Crans-Montana (15 km). The Forclaz Pass links Haute-Savoie to Valais via the Trient Valley, via Chamonix.
From Italy, take the Simplon or Grand Saint-Bernard with its car tunnel, take the A9 to Sierre, then continue towards Crans-Montana (15 km).
From German-speaking Switzerland, take the A9 via Fribourg and via Vevey, or use the car transport by rail (Kandersteg-Goppenstein) via the Lötschberg tunnel to Sierre, then continue towards Crans-Montana (15 km).
BY FUNICULAR
Sierre-Montana, 2x/hour
(direct: 12 min. / with stops : 20 min.)
BY BUS
Sion station: ~45 min.
Sierre station: ~35 min.
IN THE RESORT
The SMC shuttle bus enables you to travel throughout the resort of Crans-Montana for free.