Crans-Montana
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Four days in Crans-Montana in winter, with friends

In winter the plateau faces due south: you ski in the sun from the Plaine Morte glacier down to the villages, and lunch is on a terrace up the mountain.

With friends you save energy for the day's thrills and a long table at night, without breaking the bank.

The plan starts from Chetzeron, at 2,112 m, and takes in Hotel La Prairie, Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding and Merbé among others. Every place links to its page, checked at the source.

Where to stay

Chetzeron →

A converted gondola station at 2,112 m: real ski-in, ski-out, no traffic.

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Skiing Cry d'Èr & Plaine Morte

    140 km of south-facing pistes, from beginner runs to the 3000 m glacier.

  2. Lunch
    Chetzeron →

    Lunch at 2,112 m in an old gondola station, with hammocks for afterwards.

  3. Afternoon
    Snowshoeing to Plaine Morte

    High-mountain silence, fresh tracks and a sweeping view over the Alps.

  4. Dinner
    Hotel La Prairie →

    Raclette and fondue on a pool-view terrace at a relaxed hotel restaurant

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding →

    140km of sun-drenched south-facing pistes from glacier to golf course for every level.

  2. Lunch
    Merbé →

    Halfway up the Cry d'Er gondola: bone-aged steaks, alpine cheese, two sunny terraces.

  3. Afternoon
    Ycoor ice rink

    Open-air skating in the heart of the resort, at the foot of the slopes.

  4. Dinner
    Cafe Restaurant de l'Union →

    Daily-changing regional plats du jour from fresh local produce; 120-year family auberge

Day 3

  1. Morning
    Adrenaline Snowpark & Halfpipe →

    Hit jumps, rails and an Olympic halfpipe at the resort's freestyle playground.

  2. Lunch
    Cabane des Violettes →

    A real alpine hut at 2,208 m, co-run by a starred chef and guide.

  3. Afternoon
    Valais wine tasting

    Fendant, Cornalin and Humagne with a hillside winemaker.

  4. Dinner
    Petit Paradis →

    Fondue, rostis and Valais perch fillets in a warm village chalet at 1200m

Day 4

  1. Morning
    Winter Fat Biking →

    Pedal fat-tyred bikes over packed snow trails on a guided winter ride.

  2. Lunch
    Restaurant Plumachit →

    Fondue and mushroom dishes with panoramic Valais Alps views on a hikers' terrace

  3. Afternoon
    Ski Touring →

    Skin up Europe's largest marked ski-touring area on secured routes for all levels.

  4. Dinner
    Restaurant Le Chalet →

    Cheese fondue, raclette and charbonnade in a cosy chalet setting

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