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Crans-Montana

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A nice 9km (50min) route between the forests and lakes surrounding the resort that will please both adults and children! Ideal to do with family.

Difficulty

Easy

Length

8.89 km

Duration

50 m

Description

Starting from the center of Crans-Montana at Lake Ycoor, this route takes you through small forest paths to discover the lakes surrounding the resort. This route begins gently with a light 2km descent to reach the forest, then another 2 kilometers more or less flat will lead you to Lake des Briesses. You will then climb towards Lake de la Moubra, then reach Lake Grenon in the center of the resort. With less than 9km and 162m of positive elevation gain, this low-difficulty route is suitable for all ages and all levels!

Turn-by-turn directions

Starting from the center of Montana, the route takes you towards the Marigny funicular stop, then descends on a forest trail towards the former Pneumology Center. A gentle slope will allow you to reach Lake des Briesses. Then follows the climb towards Les Pahiers to finally reach Lake de la Moubra and return to the resort via the center of Montana passing under Lake Ycoor.

Start

Montana Center (Tourism Office) (1499m)

Destination

Montana Center (Tourism Office) (1498m)

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Technical information

Altitude

1500m

1338m

Ascent

+162m

Descent

-165m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

Public transport

The Crans-Montana resort is accessible from Sierre train station via the SMC bus company as well as from Sion train station with the postal buses.

The free shuttles of the SMC bus company serve the entire Crans-Montana resort. The stop closest to the starting point of the hike is: Ycoor.

Approach

To reach Crans-Montana by car, take the A9 motorway exit (Rhône motorway) named "Sierre ouest". At the motorway exit, turn left and follow the signs indicating "Sierre". At the roundabout, turn right. Continue for 500 meters then at the entrance of Sierre, turn left towards "Crans-Montana". The journey lasts about 20 minutes. Once arrived at Crans-Montana, follow the signs to reach the Signal parking or the Stéphani parking.