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| resort height |
| 1550m |
| highest lift
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| 3000m |
| snow range |
| 1550 -
3000m |
| snow
probability |
| good |
| transfer
times |
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Geneva 1.5hrs |
| Sion
30mins |
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resort facts |
| by
road: Calais 901km |
| by
rail: Sierre 18km |
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visitor beds: 40 000 |
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Set above the Rhone Valley, Crans Montana offers
160km of varied and challenging skiing.
Crans Montana,
with its breathtaking views, is a classic Swiss
resort.
Orignally two villages, Crans and
Montana, are linked by a free bus service.
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The resort has a large ski area with a well planned
lift system and mostly south facing slopes. The high standard of
hotels and short transfer times makes Crans Montana a popular choice. |
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Several world cup ski races are held
here and the ski area is well connected. It is especially suited to
intermediate skiers. The most challenging runs for expert skiers can
be found in the La Toula area, and on the official world cup runs.
There is also the chance for
floodlit skiing. |
| good points |
bad points |
- good intermediate skiing
- good nursery slopes
- good sunshine record
- excellent scenery
- amenities for children
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aprés ski |
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huge variety of cafes and bars. try
the Amadeus Bar, Number Two in Montana, or Punch Zapata in Crans. Le
Barocke and Absolut nightclubs for the lively, or visit the local
casino. |
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activities |
bowling * ice skating * curling *
fitness centre * indoor tennis * swimming pools * tobogganing * horse
riding * parapenting |
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eating out |
| more
than 80 restaurants. * Pizzas
and pasta approx SFr18 * good typical swiss
restaurants are La Bergerie du Cervin, and La Cave |
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other amenities |
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casino * cinema * free bus in resort |
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children |
| ski
school for
those 7-12 years.
kindergarten for those 3-6 |
| tourist
office |
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CP 372, CH-3962 Crans Montana |
| tel
41 27 485 0404 |
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fax 41 27 485 0460 |
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