Crans-Montana in the Valais Alps

26 April 2012 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General Reading Time:  5 minutes

Lac Moubra © Johnw

Lac Moubra © Johnw

Crans-Montana is a ski resort in western Switzerland, in the heart of the Swiss Alps in the canton of Valais. It is located on a plateau above Sierre at an elevation of about 1500 m (4921 ft) above sea level, allowing good view over the Valais Alps and Weisshorn in particular. The resort is a fusion of the two centers of Crans and Montana and belongs to 6 municipalities (Chermignon, Icogne, Lens, Mollens, Montana and Randogne).   read more…

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