Practical info
Parking in Crans-Montana
Where to leave the car depending on what you came for: skiing, the town centre, the funicular.
The main car parks, area by area
- Crans, centre
- Around the Crans-Cry d'Er gondola and the shops of Crans: several public car parks, including Étang Long and Le Régent. The handiest for Crans centre and the golf course.
- Montana, centre
- Ycoor square, with the ice rink and the shops of Montana: public car park, a few minutes' walk from the funicular station.
- Les Barzettes
- At the foot of the Violettes gondola, which climbs towards the Plaine Morte glacier: the car park for skiers who want to click in next to the car.
- Aminona
- At the Aminona gondola, on the east side of the ski area: open-air parking, the quietest of the four areas.
- Sierre, funicular station
- To come up without a car: the car park at the SMC funicular station. Under renovation until 29 November 2026, spaces for season-ticket holders only during the works.
Good to know
- We list no prices, capacities or opening hours: they change with the season. The commune of Crans-Montana publishes the parking rules; check on site.
- On the street, follow the signs: the centre is paid or time-limited parking.
- In winter, leave room for the snowploughs and respect overnight parking bans where they are signposted.
- During the Alpine World Ski Championships, 1 to 14 February 2027, expect traffic and parking restrictions. Worlds spectator guide →
Without a car
Crans-Montana is a flat plateau you can cross on foot. The funicular climbs from Sierre station to the centre of the resort in about 13 minutes, and free shuttles link Crans, Montana, Les Barzettes and Aminona.
The Sierre to Crans-Montana funicular →The resort shuttles →
Frequently asked questions
- Is parking free in Crans-Montana?
- It depends on the car park and the season. We publish no prices: check the signs on site and the information from the commune of Crans-Montana.
- Where should I park to go skiing?
- At the gondola bases: Crans (Crans-Cry d'Er), Les Barzettes (Les Violettes, towards the Plaine Morte glacier) and Aminona. Free shuttles then link the sectors.
- Where can I park in Montana centre?
- At Ycoor square, in the heart of Montana, a few minutes' walk from the funicular station and the ice rink.
- Can I come to Crans-Montana without a car?
- Yes. Train to Sierre, funicular to the centre of the resort, then free shuttles and walking. The resort is flat.
- Is there a car park in Sierre for the funicular?
- Yes, at the SMC funicular station. It is under renovation until 29 November 2026 and reserved for season-ticket holders during the works.
- What about during the 2027 Worlds?
- From 1 to 14 February 2027, expect parking and traffic restrictions. The funicular is free on race days: come up without a car.