Things to do

The summer 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! Golf enthusiasts can play their favourite sport in front of a breathtaking panorama, while sports enthusiasts can take one of the many hiking, trail or cycling routes.

Whether it’s a walk around a lake, an excursion in a vineyard, a hike in the mountains, or a bike ride down, there are numerous activities awaiting you in Crans-Montana.

Alpine cross times two The Wildstrubel massif towers defiantly into the sky, separating Bernese Oberland from Valais. But this mountain range can be surmounted. The rock face that you climb on the south side of the Alps near Leukerbad to reach the Gemmi Pass is almost 800 metres high. It is here where the gateway to Bernese Oberland opens up. Pretty chalets, idyllic green Alpine meadows and charming villages are waiting. But the crossing of the north side of the Alps is challenging as well. A long hike over the Rawil Pass takes you to Lac de Tzeuzier. The peaks of the highest mountains of Valais reflect in the water and you descend to Crans-Montana along spectacular irrigation channels carved into the rock. The Wildstrubel separates two of the most beautiful areas of the Swiss Alps - with this hike you connect both worlds.

Countless smaller valleys branch off the main Kander, Engstlige and Simmental valleys. The varied landscape means plenty of space for longer excursions in the valley basin or high-altitude tours at and above the tree line. No wonder the area is much loved by mountain hikers and walkers as well as cyclists and e-bikers.

At each rest stop, the athlete briefly becomes a tourist. In Adelboden, a detour to take in the Choleren Gorge or Hostalde suspension bridge is rewarding; in Kandersteg, the path to the wildly romantic Gasterntal valley is a must, while at Lenker Betelberg the bizarre “Gryden” crater landscape promises not to disappoint. The local gastronomy is sure to round off the day in an appropriate manner. Specialities to look out for include alpine cheese or locally farmed trout. In addition to popular regional cuisine, Adelboden and Kandersteg are home to various award-winning fine-dining restaurants where seasonal cuisine meets a lot of creativity and skill.

The destination of Leukerbad has an exceptionally wide range of sporting activities to offer 365 days a year. With a bike network of 225km with many single trails, mountain bikers get their money's worth. Hikers can also choose from a network of around 200km of trails, many of which lead through beautiful landscapes with wonderful views. Highlights include the hike over the historic Gemmi Pass, the thermal spring footbridge or the Albinen ladders. The Gemmi via ferrata is an adventure in a class of its own, as it is one of the longest and most exposed via ferrata tours in Switzerland.

Leukerbad also offers a wide range of winter activities. Visitors can choose from more than 50 km of ski slopes, 40 km of winter hiking trails, 18 km of snowshoe trails, 25 km of cross-country ski trails. Thanks to the thermal baths and the sports arena with its wide range of indoor activities, Leukerbad offers year-round tourism regardless of the weather. Regional specialties, international dishes or haute cuisine: more than 40 restaurants in and around Leukerbad pamper the palates of their guests. The sunny wine village of Varen is famous for its wines made from typical Valais grape varieties.

The new must-see event for sportsmen and women from 24 to 25 May 2024!

RUN : The Valais is known far and wide for its mountains. However, for this marathon we propose to contemplate them from the plain by offering you fast races with little difference in altitude. On the mythical distance of the Marathon, connect the magnificent old town of Sion to the Roman city of Martigny immersed in the Valais nature and surrounded by more than 10'000 hectares of orchards and vineyards while running along the Rhone. Also, experience the 21km, 10km, 5km, 2.5km or 1.5km loop from the central square of Martigny to the Stade d'Octodure.

TASTE : The Rhone plain, cradle of the Valaisan terroirs, will delight your taste buds with a course punctuated by local and tasty refreshments. Our various producers will welcome you and boost you with their products and recipes to help you reach the finish.

CELEBRATE: Get out your best disguise on the 2024 theme "Work of Art" and live a unique experience throughout the weekend. Extend the adventure by participating in the "Maratho'Night" where all the ingredients will be gathered to party with your family, colleagues or friends.