Cross-country skiing

Moubra Loipe

Langlaufloipe Moubra auf dem Jack Nicklaus Golfplatz

Crans-Montana

5/14°

From your cross-country skis, discover the same magnificent setting that golfers enjoy in the summer. Practise your favourite sport on the 9-hole Jack Nicklaus course.

Difficulty

Easy

Length

3.71 km

Duration

45 m

Description

Start at the edge of Lake Moubra where there is a magnificent view of the resort and the ski slopes that overlook it. For convenience, there is also a large car park situated here.

This loop takes you around the what’s been described as the most beautiful 9-hole golf course in Switzerland. The course was created in 1951 and renamed the Jack Nicklaus after its transformation and expansion in 1986.

Quiet and close to nature, this route offers a magnificent view of the Valais Alps, from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc. Finish your circuit at the restaurants on their lovely lake-side terraces.

Turn-by-turn directions

For cross-country skiing, follow the logo indicated on the turquoise signposts (piste 611). Take a printout of our web map on your tour for safety's sake.

Start

Moubra campground (1425m)

Destination

Moubra campground (1425m)

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Author's recommendation

After the physical exercise savour a delicious menu at the new restaurant de la Plage at the border of the lake.

Technical information

Altitude

1454m

1426m

Ascent

+28m

Descent

-28m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

Public transport

By bus or by funicular from Sierre to Crans-Montana. Follow the red markings on the floor to reach the funicular from Sierre train station.

Approach

A9 highway exit at Sierre-Ouest, follow the national road via Chermigon until Crans. From there, take the cable car to Cry d’Er. The hike starts at the Hotel Miedzor, which is easily accessible from the centre. Otherwise, the local bus brings you close (stop “Sporting”).

Parking

Parking Sporting next to the starting point. Follow the local car park routeing.

Source

This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion

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