A legendary slope? The Nationale

Voted Best Resort in western Switzerland, Crans-Montana is very popular among top-notch athletes. The scene of three Swiss victories in the 1987 World Championships, this slope will again welcome the skiing elite for the Men's Alpine Ski World Cup 2025.

Swiss skiers Pirmin Zurbriggen, Markus Wasmeier and Marc Girardelli, 2 February 1987.

A long hike? Sentier Panorama 4 000

This itinerary offers panoramic views of the Rhone Valley and the famous snow-capped "4,000 m peaks" of the Alps (14 km, 4 hrs 25 mins.). From the Cervin to Mont-Blanc via the Zinalrothorn, a 360° view awaits you.

A personality? Jean-Marie Ellenberger

This architect born in Bern who designed many buildings in Geneva contributed towards shaping the resort's identity. His achievements include the Bernese Clinic (1949) and the Super-Crans Tower (1968), recalling Le Corbusier's Radiant City.

Super-Crans Tower.

A festival? Crans-Montana Classics

A must event for music-lovers, Crans-Montana Classics proposes an unprecedented year-round concert program in all four corners of the resort, notably on the famous Severiano Ballesteros golf-course.

A historic year? 1911

On January 7, 1911, Crans-Montana hosted the very first downhill ski race in the history of winter sports. A few months later, this success was followed by inauguration of the funicular railway linking the resort to Sierre.

Theodore Stefani at Crans-Montana around 1900.

A trendy activity? Trail-Hiking

In Crans-Montana, all fans of mountain hiking find something to meet their desires with almost a dozen signposted paths. From 2 to 55 km with ascending elevations from 300 to 4,200 m, all levels of hiking are catered for.

A Museum? Fondation Opale

Nestling on the banks of the Lac du Louché in Lens, this museum founded in 2018 by collector Bérengère Primat proposes a dialogue between nations and cultures through art. Must-see: its unique collection of aboriginal art.

A speciality? Valais Wines

The largest wine-producing canton in the country, the Valais offers a rare diversity of grape varieties. From Petite Arvine to Cornalin, including Fendant, Humagne Rouge and Malvoisie, Valaisan wines can claim unique, assertive character.