The Swiss mountain resort of Crans-Montana is looking ahead to this winter season with a number of new openings, activities and events from December 2024 through to April 2025.

Some Of The Highlights Include

  • NEW: Vail Resorts plans to invest CHF 30 million in the ski area, enhancing lifts and customer experience.
  • NEW: Epic Pass holders get unlimited access to Crans-Montana and 80 other ski resorts worldwide.
  • Daily and weekly passes are dynamically priced, starting at CHF 39, with discounts for kids and young people.
  • NEW: Skiers over 65 can enjoy slopes and a meal for CHF 39 on select weekdays starting January 2025.
  • NEW: snow cannons at Bella Lui to improve snow quality as part of ongoing upgrades.
  • NEW: The Snowpark now caters to all levels, with new features like the Easy Snowpark and Brizzly Bear Slope for families.
  • NEW: The FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup men’s downhill returns in February 2025 after 13 years.
  • Crans-Montana’s Rando Parc offers 16 marked routes for all abilities, covering 87 km of terrain.
  • NEW: The indoor Curling Centre in Montana offers courses and hosts the Swiss Open Air Curling Championship in January 2025.
  • NEW: A new treasure hunt invites families to help Bibi the Marmot solve mysteries, alongside a new boardercross course for kids.
  • From Dec 2024 to March 2025, the Lantern Path enchants visitors with lights, concerts, and interactive art inspired by nature.
  • Michelin-starred chef Éric Frechon leads the new Ferme Saint-Amour restaurant offering refined winter cuisine and a vibrant atmosphere.
  • Crans-Montana’s famous electronic music festival, Caprices, will return in April 2025 with five stages, including one at 2,200m.
  • Foundation Opale, the only European centre dedicated to Australian Aboriginal art, opens its new winter exhibition in December 2024.
  • NEW: Guided yak hikes offer a peaceful way to explore Crans-Montana’s winter landscapes, with full-day and half-day options.
  • BeeHeidi offers unique mountain excursions like sunrise hikes and snowshoe adventures paired with local cuisine.
  • Enjoy an adrenaline-filled early morning fat-bike ride down ski slopes before they open, followed by breakfast.
  • Full moon ski touring events offer an exciting introduction to ski mountaineering, complete with a fondue dinner.
  • Night skiing on the Verdets slope allows guests to ski under the stars every weekend during the winter months.
  • A biathlon session on the Crans-Montana golf course offers a mix of endurance and precision, using the latest infrared rifles.

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