Crans-Montana, Valais, Switzerland
LeCrans
Perched above the resort of Crans-Montana, LeCrans is notable for its swoon-worthy views of the Valais region’s extraordinary peaks. It is a grown-up place to switch off and enjoy one’s splendid isolation, cosseted by the tranquil alpine forest that borders the hotel.
hotel Guide
Faciities
- We love the junior suites, which are inspired by summits around the world, from Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro to Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. Our favorite is the extravagantly decorated Everest: a pink and green beauty that evokes an Indian maharaja’s palace with its exotic murals of garden landscape and birds. Carved mirrors, a fireplace, and views of the Swiss Alps bring it back down to earth.
Wellness & Spa
- Guests can dip in and out of the usual massages, swimming pools, and saunas, but LeCrans also specializes in holistic well-being programs that seek to detox, energize, or relax. Cherry-picking health principles and traditions from across the globe, these weeklong retreats are tailored to your personal needs.
Wine & Dine
- Of course, you may wish to embark on a gastronomic journey instead. At the Michelin-starred LeMontBlanc, Chef Yannick Crepaux prepares exciting tasting menus focused on French cuisine, but incorporating Swiss produce, with the sommelier on hand to fine-comb the wine cellar for the perfect accompanying glass. Its beautiful terrace is heated all year-round, so you can even dine outside in winter. Gourmets will also want to make a reservation at the Chef ’s Table, and the Cigar Lounge beckons with cozy evenings in a tartan armchair by the fire.
Dresscode
- Dress up elegant for dinner.
Rates
- Rates start at CHF 575 per night.
Local Guide
Activities
- At an altitude ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 metres, the Crans-Montana ski area offers breathtaking views from its 140 kilometres of completely south-facing marked pistes.
- The winter season in Crans-Montana offers a myriad of possibilities, whether you’re looking for an active break, a restful stay, or to be in nature or visit a museum. From ski touring, cross country ski or showshoe routes. You can also skate at the Ycoor ice rink, or take part in one of the many cultural activities on offer in the destination. And for families, activities such as sledging or snowtubing await you at Snow Island.
- During summer months, 320 km of signposted paths offer infinite possibilities for relaxing walks, or more demanding excursions.
- Crans-Montana offers a limitless playground for every cyclist.
- Three quality golf courses, a prestigious club, an indoor centre that is open all year round, a golf academy for all levels and ages, and the annual host of one of the most prestigious tournaments on the European tour, the Omega European Masters.
How to Get There
- Fly into Geneva (approx. 2 1/4h drive).
