Crans-Montana is a ski resort in Switzerland, with skiing up to 2,927 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Crans-Montana
The piste map of Crans-Montana shows an extensive alpine ski area in Valais, Switzerland, stretching from the village at around 1 500 metres up towards peaks at 2 927 metres. In total the map covers 140 km of groomed pistes served by 24 lifts, giving a clear picture of how the system is built up across several levels. The lower sections around the village are dominated by wider, easier pistes that suit beginners and families, while the higher reaches towards the summit offer steeper and more demanding terrain for experienced skiers. One detail that stands out on the map is the considerable vertical drop between village and summit, which clearly illustrates the long span of terrain the area offers within a single lift system.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in Crans-Montana
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Crans-Montana
Beginners and families will find their natural home on the slopes closest to the village, at around 1 500 metres. The pistes here are wide and easy, and with 35 per cent blue runs in the system there is plenty of room to practise before heading higher up. From the village the lifts take you quickly into the system, so there is no need to pick your way through harder sections to reach the easiest terrain.
The higher you go, the more demanding the terrain becomes. The red pistes, which make up 30 per cent of the system, lie in the middle and upper sections and offer longer, faster runs. The steepest terrain, the black runs at 15 per cent, is found on the flanks right up towards the summit at 2 927 metres, where the gradient and the open terrain call for more experience.
The system, with a total of 140 km of pistes and 24 lifts, links together so that you can move between the levels without having to ski back down to the village every time. With the full vertical range accessible within the same lift system, you can plan a day that mixes gentler sections near the village with faster descents higher up, and there are enough piste kilometres to explore new routes several days in a row.
The vertical drop between village and summit, almost 1 400 metres, means conditions can differ markedly between the lower and upper sections. Early in the day the sun is often best in the upper reaches, while the snow quality lower down holds up best through the morning before it softens. Around the middle of the day the lifts connecting the village with the mid-mountain tend to be busiest, so pushing lunch back by an hour can make a difference.
Book a ski holiday in Crans-Montana
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Crans-Montana? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the Crans-Montana piste map
The highest skiing in Crans-Montana is at 2,927 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,500 m.
You can download the piste map of Crans-Montana here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
