Gateway: Geneva/Zurich
A combination of two neighboring villages, Crans-Montana is one of the larger ski resorts in Switzerland. Located on a high plateau, this delightful resort looks out over the scenic Rhone Valley in the southern Swiss Alps. With a reputation as the sunniest resort in Switzerland, sun worshipers will enjoy basking in Crans-Montana's enviable Mediterranean climate. Centrally located lifts, include 2, six seater gondolas and a new 30 passenger gondola carry beginners to experts to the wide open areas of Cry d'Err above the resort where a large decked restaurant is a popular meeting place, and to the glacier which has runs for everyone.
Just in case the great skiing is not enough to keep you busy, Crans-Montana has extensive cross country trails, ice skating, tobogganing, equestrian school, tennis, squash centers and some terrific night life including a casino for your vacation enjoyment.
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