# Crans-Montana

Crans-Montana is a ski area in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, with access from Aminona. It has 24 lifts (5 gondolas, 6 chairlifts, 1 T-bar, 6 platters, 4 magic carpets mapped) and 63.1 km of marked pistes – 14.5 km easy, 38.1 km intermediate and 10.5 km difficult, plus 3.2 km of ski routes. The lifts reach 2’887 m above sea level; the lowest point is 1’504 m, a vertical drop of 1’383 m. Season passes: Epic Pass (limited days). Season 2026/27: opens Sat, 28 November 2026, until 4 Apr. MeteoSwiss measures an average of 420 cm of new snow per winter at Montana (1’423 m, 4.3 km away), with 92 days of 30 cm or more snow on the ground; typically snow-sure from 20 Dec to 24 Mar. Live webcams are available on the official website.

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|---|---|
| Canton | Valais |
| Municipality | Crans-Montana |
| Villages | Crans-Montana, Aminona |
| Top elevation | 2887 m |
| Base elevation | 1504 m |
| Vertical drop | 1383 m |
| Lifts | 24 (5 gondolas, 6 chairlifts, 1 T-bar, 6 platters, 4 magic carpets) |
| Pistes | 63.1 km (easy 14.5 km, intermediate 38.1 km, difficult 10.5 km, ski routes 3.2 km) |
| Adult day pass | not checked |
| Season passes | Epic Pass (limited days) |
| Season 2026/27 | Opens Sat, 28 November 2026, until 4 Apr – source: https://www.mycma.ch/horaires-hiver/ |
| Snow (MeteoSwiss) | MeteoSwiss measures an average of 420 cm of new snow per winter at Montana (1’423 m, 4.3 km away), with 92 days of 30 cm or more snow on the ground; typically snow-sure from 20 Dec to 24 Mar. |
| Live webcams | https://www.crans-montana.ch/fr/webcam |
| Railway station | none at the base |
| Official website | https://www.crans-montana.ch |
| Coordinates | 46.333, 7.48566 |

## Lifts

- Funitel Violettes-Plaine Morte – Gondola, 3127 m, 2223→2887 m
- Lac – T-bar, 373 m, 2780→2887 m
- Toula – Chairlift, 1345 m, 1976→2542 m
- Zabona – Platter, 529 m, 2405→2538 m
- Bellalui – Chairlift, 1457 m, 2161→2521 m
- Tsa – Chairlift, 1144 m, 2087→2431 m
- Nationale Express – Chairlift, 1833 m, 1649→2270 m
- Cry-d'Er – Platter, 298 m, 2161→2258 m
- Crans-Merbé-Cry d'Er – Gondola, 3021 m, 1507→2257 m
- Chetseron – Platter, 1231 m, 2101→2257 m
- Snowpark – Platter, 507 m, 2135→2257 m
- Arnouva - Cry d'Er – Chairlift, 1779 m, 1723→2253 m
- Cabane de bois – Chairlift, 1185 m, 1867→2228 m
- Mérignou – Platter, 648 m, 2111→2224 m
- Marolires - Violettes – Gondola, 1849 m, 1649→2224 m
- Verdets – Platter, 690 m, 1715→1870 m
- Unnamed – Magic carpet, 54 m, 1722→1733 m
- Unnamed – Magic carpet, 102 m, 1715→1723 m
- Unnamed – Magic carpet, 70 m, 1714→1723 m
- Unnamed – Magic carpet, 41 m, 1713→1719 m
- Montana - Arnouvaz – Gondola, 553 m, 1531→1715 m
- Barzettes - Marolires – Gondola, 636 m, 1506→1649 m

## Questions

**How many lifts does Crans-Montana have?**
Crans-Montana has 24 lifts. Mapped in detail: 5 gondolas, 6 chairlifts, 1 T-bar, 6 platters, 4 magic carpets.

**How high is Crans-Montana?**
The highest lift station is at 2’887 m and the lowest point at 1’504 m, giving a vertical drop of 1’383 m.

**How many kilometres of pistes does Crans-Montana have?**
63.1 km of marked pistes, measured along the piste lines: 14.5 km blue, 38.1 km red and 10.5 km black. There are also 3.2 km of ski routes.

**How much is a day pass at Crans-Montana?**
Day prices are published on the official website (https://www.crans-montana.ch). Season passes: Epic Pass.

**How much snow does Crans-Montana get?**
MeteoSwiss measures an average of 420 cm of new snow per winter at Montana (1’423 m, 4.3 km away), with 92 days of 30 cm or more snow on the ground; typically snow-sure from 20 Dec to 24 Mar. Record: 258 cm (25 Feb 1998/99).

**When does Crans-Montana open for the 2026/27 season?**
Opens Sat, 28 November 2026, until 4 Apr (Partial opening from 28 November depending on snow; full domain from 19 December). Source: https://www.mycma.ch/horaires-hiver/

**Which season passes are valid at Crans-Montana?**
Epic Pass (limited number of days).

**Is there a live webcam for Crans-Montana?**
Yes – live cams are available at https://www.crans-montana.ch/fr/webcam.

**How do I get to Crans-Montana by public transport?**
There is no railway station at the base; use the Swiss public transport planner (bus and train) to the valley station.

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