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Hikes/Switzerland/Crans-Montana
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Moderate
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220 m
Distance
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8.5 km
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2-3h
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Crans Montana 100th Anniversary Walk

Crans Montana 100th Anniversary Walk
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The Crans Montana 100th Anniversary Walk was signposted to commemorate the history of the Crans Montana tourist resort in 1993. From the Ballesteros Golf Course, you will stroll down the shopping streets of Crans, walk alongside Lake Grenon, and cross the Ycoor Gardens, all before discovering a mineral cave with a beautiful viewpoint above it. This is a great day hike if you are looking to take in the beauty of Crans Montana.

Route Description for Crans Montana 100th Anniversary Walk

Departing from Crans and its Severiano Ballesteros golf course, the Crans Montana 100th Anniversary Walk will take you through charming shopping streets with their luxury boutiques, local produce and sports shops.

Crossing the resort towards Montana, you will be guided towards Lake Grenon and the Parc Hill, where you will see the resort's first hotel. Upon arriving in Montana, you can pause for a break and try your chance at the casino or let your spirit wander in the Ycoor gardens, a magnificent oasis of tranquility in the heart of the resort where the New Zealand writer Katherine Mansfield regularly came to recharge her batteries.

After, the route passes by old sanatoriums that contributed to the economic development and renown of the resort. The history continues at the bottom of the Nationale piste, the famous stage for the Alpine skiing world championships. These took place in 1987, the golden era of Swiss skiing, with its heroes Pirmin Zurbriggen, Peter Müller and Erika Hess, to name but a few. Eventually, you will arrive at the endpoint of the Crans Montana 100th Anniversary Walk in Aminona.

Getting to the Crans Montana 100th Anniversary Walk Trailhead

To reach Crans-Montana by car, take the exit of the A9 motorway (Rhône motorway) called "Sierre ouest". At the motorway exit, turn left and follow the signs for "Sierre". At the roundabout, turn right. Continue for 1640ft, then at the entrance to Sierre, turn left following the signs for "Crans-Montana". Once you arrive in Crans-Montana, follow the signs for the "Le Regent" car park.

Route Information

  • When to do:

    April-November

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    Yes

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    One Way

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