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Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Valais · Switzerland
Crans-Montana is a small city in Valais, Switzerland with a population of 10,218. Elevation: 5,075 ft (1,547 m). Average temperature: 32°F (0°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana is a municipality and ski resort in the predominantly French-speaking district of Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. The municipality was formed through the merger of Chermignon, Mollens, Montana and Randogne municipalities on 1 January 2017. The ski resort Crans-Montana was created through the fusion of the two centres of Crans and Montana, and is split between three municipalities, namely Crans-Montana, Icogne, and Lens.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,218 |
| Population Density | 336 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,075 ft (1,547 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3132°, 7.4791° |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| State / Province | Valais |
| Average Temperature | 32°F (0°C) |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 81.5 inches (2,069 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 294.7 inches (749 cm) |
About Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana is a small city in Switzerland (Valais) with a population of 10,218. The city sits at an elevation of 5,075 feet (1,547 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (0°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Zurich.
Climate in Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana has an average annual temperature of 5.2°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1220 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below Switzerland avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,075 ft (1,547 m) |
| Area | 30.5 sq mi (78.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3132°N, 7.4791°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 95 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 60 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 51 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Crans-Montana has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 15°F in January to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and September the driest (2.8").
Schools in Crans-Montana
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Scolaire de Crans-Montana | — | — | — | — |
| Le Régent | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Crans-Montana
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibration Zen Relax | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Radio du bord de l’eau | chillout, house | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio BeO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Agaune Radio | general | MP3 | |
| Radio Ouistiti | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Break Radio | hip-hop, hip-hop and rap oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Vertical Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Maxxima | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Niesen | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Chablais | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Chablais - 100% Français | france | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RadioFr. Fresh | pop | AAC 128 kbps |
Museums in Crans-Montana
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancienne Scierie | ||||
| Art & Collections | ||||
| Centre pédagogique pour la prévention en cas de séismes (CPPS) | ||||
| Espace Ella Maillart | ||||
| Fondation Opale | ||||
| Fondation Suisse des Trains Miniatures | ||||
| Galerie St. Laurent | ||||
| Hameau de Colombire | ||||
| Hameau de Colombire | ||||
| Hameau de Colombire | ||||
| Heimatmuseum | ||||
| le Musée des Patoisants | ||||
| Le Pénitencier | ||||
| Maison de Courten - Musée Rainer Maria Rilke | ||||
| Maison de la nature Montorge | ||||
| Maison du Diable | ||||
| Mini musée de Fang | ||||
| Musée d'art du Valais | ||||
| Musée d'Evolène | ||||
| Musée de l'Evêché | ||||
| Musée de la faune | ||||
| Musée de la laiterie et des costumes | ||||
| Musée de la nature | ||||
| Musée des Bisses | ||||
| Musée du Vélo | ||||
| Museum der Landschaft Saanen | ||||
| Pavillon d'information Grande Dixence | ||||
| Petit Musée Lucquérand | ||||
| Satelliten Bodenstation Brentjong | ||||
| Seilbahnmuseum | ||||
| Station Saanen | ||||
| The Wine Museum | ||||
| Valais History Museum | ||||
| Wine Museum | ||||
| Yehudi Menuhin Museum |
Libraries in Crans-Montana
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bib-Ludo Evolène | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothek Adelboden | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale de Grimisuat | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ardon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ardon | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Ayent | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire d'Hérémence | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Grône | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque communale et scolaire de Savièse | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque d'Anniviers | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Chalais et Vercorin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Conthey | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Crans-Montana | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Ecole de design et haute école d'art | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'école de design et haute école d'art - EDHEA | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de l'Hôpital du Valais et de la CRR-SUVA | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Sainte-Famille | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Mont-Noble | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de St-Léonard | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Vex | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque des Collines | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Tribunal cantonal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Henri Marin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque-Médiathèque de Sierre | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Santé, soins infirmiers | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque HES-SO Valais - Social, Gestion & Tourisme | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Valais - Sion | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Crans-Montana
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de la vieille ville |
Hotels in Crans-Montana
29 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Crans-Montana
47 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Crans-Montana
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Crans-Montana
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Crans-Montana
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Crans-Montana
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Crans-Montana
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Crans-Montana
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie La Sierrvoise | ||||
| Brasserie Valaisanne | ||||
| Les brasseries d'Ayent | ||||
| Let it Beer | ||||
| Mont-Noble Brasserie Artisanale | ||||
| Traquenard Tap Room |
Stadiums & Teams in Crans-Montana
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Crans-Montana
139 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valgrisenche Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Rosière | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bielmonte | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Pila | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Thuile | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Colle di Joux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gressoney-Saint-Jean | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Scopello / Alpe di Mera | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brusson | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Courmayeur | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Torgnon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Antagnod | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crévacol | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Courmayeur Val Ferret | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chamois | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Monterosa Ski | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Tourchet (Chamonix) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Planards (Chamonix) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Fouly | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bourg-Saint-Pierre | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zermatt - Breuil-Cervinia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Grands Montets | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Macugnaga - Belvedere | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Chosalets (Chamonix) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vichères-Bavon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Macugnaga - Moro | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vormaine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Poya (Chamonix) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Balme - Vallorcine | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Champex-Lac | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Arolla | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lourtier | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Stomping Grounds (summer snowpark) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saas Fee | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Cheggio | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saas-Almagell | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Forclaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Evolène | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Marecottes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saas-Grund | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saas-Balen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Zinal / Grimentz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grächen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ovronnaz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Nax | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Martinaux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Giettes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Staldenried - Gspon | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Saint Luc - Chandolin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Vercorin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mayens de Conthey | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Visperterminen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Moosalpregion | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Unterbäch – Brandalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Espace Liberté | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rothwald/Wasenalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eischoll | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rosswald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Anzère | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jeizinen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Glacier 3000 | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Crans-Montana | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Forclaz VD | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Leysin | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Leukerbad (Torrent) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Heiti – Gsteig b. Gstaad | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Blatten Belalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aletsch Arena | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Mosses | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lauenen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lauchernalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rochers de Naye | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Engstligenalp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bellwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Lenk - Wallegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wispile – Gstaad | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Château-d'Oex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Prévondes | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adelboden - Lenk | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Pléiades | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kandersteg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Adelboden - TschentenAlp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rellerli – Schönried | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Les Paccots | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Elsigen-Metsch | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rathvel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Park | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Le Moléson | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grimmialp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mürren/Schilthorn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Kiental | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Chia | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jaunpass | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Grindelwald - Wengen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wiriehorn | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Jaun | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Springenboden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Faltschen | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Charmey | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rossberg - Oberwil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Aeschiallmend | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| First – Grindelwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schwarzsee | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| La Berra | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mont-Gibloux | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Beatenberg-Niederhorn-Hohwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hohwald | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Axalp ob Brienz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Gantrisch Gurnigel | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schwanden – Sigriswil – Justistal | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Habkern | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hapfere - Plaffeien | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Ottenleue | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Selital | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Rüschegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Hubelweid | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Skilift Gurnigel-Bad | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Homberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eriz | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Bumbach - Schangnau | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Sörenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mörlialp | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Heimenschwand | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Linden | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Marbach - Marbachegg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schratten Flühli | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chuderhüsi | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Eggiwil | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Langis / Glaubenberg | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Heiligkreuz - First | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Schüpfheim | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Crans-Montana
42 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aosta Corrado Gex Airport | AOT | Medium Airport |
| Bern Airport | BRN | Medium Airport |
| Payerne Air Base | VIP | Medium Airport |
| Sion Airport | SIR | Medium Airport |
| Altiport du Glacier de Tsanfleuron | — | Small Airport |
| Altiporto Chamois | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier de Prasfleuri | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut" | — | Small Airport |
| Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul | — | Small Airport |
| Bellechasse Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bex Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Champillon altiporto | — | Small Airport |
| Chatelair Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Croix de Coeur Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Ecuvillens Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Léchaud | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Miravidi breul | — | Small Airport |
| Gh. del Mont Gelé | — | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Braoulé altiporto | — | Small Airport |
| Ghiacciaio del Lys | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier d'Argentière Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier de Talèfre Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier du Tour Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Kanderfirn Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| La Gruyère Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Meggiana Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Meiringen Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Neuchâtel Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nevaio del Fallére altiporto | — | Small Airport |
| Petersgrat Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Raron Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Reichenbach Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Rosa Blanche Mountain Landing Site | — | Small Airport |
| Rutor Glacier Altiport | — | Small Airport |
| Saanen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sankt Stephan Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Savoy Paraglider Landing Field | — | Small Airport |
| Thun Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Zweisimmen Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Crans-Montana
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique romande de réadaptation Sion | ||
| Leukerbad Klinik | ||
| Luzerner Höhenklinik Montana |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Crans-Montana
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église du Sacré-Cœur | |
| Saint-Christophe | |
| Temple |
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What is the population of Crans-Montana?
Crans-Montana has a population of 10,218 residents and is located in Switzerland. The population density is 336 people per square mile, spread across 30.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Crans-Montana?
Crans-Montana has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 81.5 inches, with 294.7 inches of snow.