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Serene landscape of Crans-Montana with lake, trees, and distant mountains in Switzerland.
Breathtaking view of the Swiss Alps with a sea of clouds enveloping Crans-Montana at sunrise.
Stunning winter landscape of Crans-Montana with snow-covered peaks under a dramatic cloudy sky.
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Crans-Montana

Valais, Switzerland · Europe

About Crans-Montana

Crans-Montana works well as a base: 10 minutes from Lens, 28km from Oeschinen Lake (Oeschinensee).

Crans-Montana is a town located in Valais, Switzerland. With a population of 10,218, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Crans-Montana sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Crans-Montana to your route.

About Crans-Montana

Crans-Montana (French: [kʁɑ̃ mɔ̃tana]) is a municipality and ski resort in the predominantly French-speaking district of Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. The municipality was formed through the merger of Chermignon, Mollens, Montana and Randogne municipalities on 1 January 2017. The ski resort

Read more Crans-Montana was created through the fusion of the two centres of Crans and Montana, and is split between three municipalities, namely Crans-Montana, Icogne, and Lens.

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Where is Crans-Montana located?

Crans-Montana is located in Valais, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 46.3132 latitude, 7.4791 longitude.

What is the population of Crans-Montana?

Crans-Montana has a population of approximately 10,218 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
10,218
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Valais
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
46.3132, 7.4791

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Crans-Montana

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Sanetsch Pass

A spectacular dead-end climb from the Rhône vineyards above Sion past the Tsanfleuron glacier to 2,242 m; because no through road exists it stays near-empty, and only a cable car continues to Gsteig.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Grimentz

Val d'Anniviers village at 1,620 m where sun-blackened larch chalets, some from the 15th century, sag under prize-winning geranium displays; the road continues up to the glacier lake of Moiry.

16 km · about 20 min drive

mountain pass

Col du Pillon

A 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Grande Dixence Dam

At 285 m the world's tallest gravity dam seals the Val d'Hérémence with more concrete than the Great Pyramid; a cable car rides to the crest, with guided gallery tours and a zip line across the wall.

26 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Oeschinen Lake (Oeschinensee)

A stunning turquoise mountain lake at 1,578 metres surrounded by dramatic cliff walls and waterfalls above Kandersteg.

28 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Blausee (Blue Lake)

A small but enchantingly clear blue lake in the Kander Valley, its transparent waters revealing submerged tree trunks and trout.

28 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Jaun Pass

A friendly pass linking the Gruyère region to the Simmental, open all year and lined with chalet villages.

33 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Zermatt & The Matterhorn

A car-free Alpine village at the foot of the iconic pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains on Earth.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Crans-Montana

7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.

  • Right hereSanetsch PassA spectacular dead-end climb from the Rhône vineyards above Sion past the Tsanfleuron glacier to 2,242 m; because no through road exists it stays near-empty, and only a cable car continues to Gsteig.
  • 22 kmCol du PillonA 1,546 m pass in the Vaud Alps between Les Diablerets and Gstaad, the gateway to the Glacier 3000 cable car and a smooth, scenic link on any western Swiss Alps road trip.
  • 33 kmJaun PassA friendly pass linking the Gruyère region to the Simmental, open all year and lined with chalet villages.
  • 39 kmZermatt & The MatterhornA car-free Alpine village at the foot of the iconic pyramid-shaped Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains on Earth.
  • 39 kmSchilthorn & Piz GloriaA 2,970-metre peak with a revolving restaurant made famous as a Bond villain's lair in On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
  • 43 kmSimplon PassA historic Alpine crossing at 2,005 meters built by Napoleon, connecting Switzerland's Valais to Italy's Piedmont.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Gstaad

🇨🇭 Switzerland

23 km awayPop. 9,200

Kandersteg

🇨🇭 Switzerland

25 km awayPop. 1,123

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