Crans-Montana is a mountain resort in southwestern Switzerland, in the French‑speaking canton of Valais, on a sunny plateau above the Rhône Valley at about 1,500 meters altitude.

Where Crans-Montana Is

  • Crans-Montana lies in the Swiss Alps in the canton of Valais, in the southwest of Switzerland.
  • It sits on a south-facing plateau above the Rhône Valley, offering wide panoramic views from the Matterhorn across to Mont Blanc.
  • The resort is formed from the two adjoining localities Crans and Montana, which developed together into a single holiday destination.

Quick Scoop

  • Country: Switzerland (French-speaking region of Valais).
  • Region: Valais Alps, about 3 hours or less by road/rail from major airports such as Geneva, Zurich, Basel, and Milan.
  • Type of place: Year-round Alpine resort known for skiing, hiking, golf, and luxury hotels, with lifts rising from about 1,500 m up to roughly 3,000 m.

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