A fabulous day with Les Roches student ambassadors on the ski resort of Crans Montana.

Explore Switzerland's Ski Giant Crans-Montana

11 freeride lines in Crans-Montana, the chic and sun-drenched Swiss ski resort.

Freeride Skiing Easy, Moderate, Difficult

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A fabulous day with Les Roches student ambassadors on the ski resort of Crans Montana.
A fabulous day with Les Roches student ambassadors on the ski resort of Crans Montana. Photo: Les Roches

Description

In the Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana, winter often means sun as well as snow. Situated at an altitude of 1500m on a south-facing plateau above the Rhone Valley in the Swiss canton of Valais, visitors come for both the sunny skies and spell-binding views of the surrounding snow-capped peaks. The resort itself is modern, chic, and a favourite spot for celebrities to ski, shop, and be seen.

Centred around Mont Bonvin’s towering massif, which rises to almost 3,000m, Crans-Montana has plenty of skiing options both on and off-piste. Here are 11 freeride lines of varying terrain, length, and intensity to suit every adventurous skier.

Sources https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ski/resort-guides/switzerland/crans-montana/ https://www.myswitzerland.com/en/destinations/crans-montana/

Routes included

Petit Bonvin

Petit Bonvin

Classiest run in Aminona sector

Difficult Freeride Skiing

Distance
1.7 km
Ascent
12 m
Descent
555 m

Bella Lui

Bella Lui

Open easy run where you can ski fast and wide

Moderate Freeride Skiing

Distance
2.2 km
Ascent
3 m
Descent
768 m

Tubang

Tubang

Wide classic line coming from the glacier

Difficult Freeride Skiing

Distance
2.1 km
Ascent
21 m
Descent
590 m

Faverges

Faverges

Long easy journey around one of the most beautiful areas in Crans-Montana

Moderate Freeride Skiing

Distance
4.1 km
Ascent
70 m
Descent
941 m

Fôret de la Toula

Fôret de la Toula

Dream run in the forest

Moderate Freeride Skiing

Distance
1.3 km
Ascent
2 m
Descent
450 m

31

31

The most classic steep freeride run around Crans-Montana

Difficult Freeride Skiing

Distance
586 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
328 m

Les Dames

Les Dames

The first run of the day

Easy Freeride Skiing

Distance
1.5 km
Ascent
0 m
Descent
519 m

Chetseron

Chetseron

One of the classic lines with really easy access.

Moderate Freeride Skiing

Distance
1.6 km
Ascent
0 m
Descent
521 m

La Cabane des Bois

La Cabane des Bois

Forest- perfect for foggy days

Moderate Freeride Skiing

Distance
1.1 km
Ascent
1 m
Descent
411 m

Colorado

Colorado

Easy open run

Easy Freeride Skiing

Distance
1.3 km
Ascent
0 m
Descent
386 m

Petite Faverges

Petite Faverges

A classic off piste line, with easy access and no skinning needed.

Difficult Freeride Skiing

Distance
3.2 km
Ascent
32 m
Descent
795 m
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