Search Hotels by Relais & Chateaux in Crans-Montana Ski Area from £477

The French-speaking twin towns of Crans-Montana serve up a year-round line-up of splendid natural attractions, top sports activities and fun-packed entertainment. Book your hotel in Crans-Montana and you’ll be able to get stuck into the best the Valais region has to offer, right on your doorstep.

Range of Hotels in Crans-Montana

This large, modern alpine resort high above the Rhone Valley has places to stay to suit all tastes and budgets. If you’re looking for non-stop skiing action, go for accommodation right by the slopes at the bottom of Crans-s -S CMA gondola, or you could choose a family-friendly resort hotel in town with all the facilities you could need. You might prefer to pick a chic boutique apartment to make your visit to Valais extra stylish. Since 1906, Crans-Montana has been renowned as a top golfing destination, with international tournaments held here every year. Find a golf hotel near the 18-hole Severiano Ballesteros course or the nine-hole Jack Nicklaus, both surrounded by the golf hotels of Crans-Montana. There aren’t many courses in the world with such spectacular mountain views – both the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc providing the stunning backdrop.

What to See and Do in Crans-Montana

Staying in Crans-Montana is a great choice for active holidaymakers, with more opportunities to get up and go than you’ll be able to fit into just one visit. In the winter, snow sports rule, with wide open pistes, long challenging descents and cross-country ski trails offering plenty for all abilities. In the summer, the Grandeur Nature area offers guided walks into the wilderness, or you could take the family on the Dwarf around Lake Grenon Path. Fill your days with hiking, tennis, mountain biking, canyoning and even swimming in all of the area’s five lakes.

Choosing a hotel in Crans-Montana as a base is also a great option for culture lovers, with the Pierre Arnaud Foundation Arts Centre in the nearby town of Lens, plus regular fine art and Swiss painting exhibitions. You can also take the funicular railway from Montana to the sunshine capital of Switzerland – Sierre. It’s well worth the trip to explore the museums and stroll through the historic streets of the old quarter.