Crans-Montana, Switzerland — Daily Mountain Companion

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Today's Compass

Start early to take advantage of the dry window, as overcast skies are expected through the morning with temperatures reaching 14.8C. Conditions remain stable until midday when the thunderstorm risk rises.

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For 2026-09-09 · Prepared 09 Sept, 01:10 UTC

Lunch Worth Booking

Take a break before the weather shifts; midday temperatures will hold around 13.7C under overcast skies. Take cover early as the probability of rain increases into the afternoon.

Après Note

Rain is expected to move in by late afternoon as temperatures drop toward 10.4C. The village remains the best retreat for the evening as overcast skies settle in.

Expect rain to begin around 16:00.

Layering Note

A versatile waterproof shell is essential for a day that begins with overcast skies and ends with rain. Pack a light mid-layer for the afternoon cooling.

Local Caution

Significant precipitation and thunderstorms are forecast, with 15.25mm of rain expected throughout the day. Visibility will likely be reduced during heavier downpours.

Equipment readiness

What to pack

Waterproof shell, insulated mid-layer, goggles, helmet and warm gloves. Merino base layers for cold lift rides; soft-soled boots for the village.

Category guidance only. Final layers depend on trip length, group plans and current conditions.

Conditions Snapshot

Winter reopens 25 Nov

13°CIn the VillageRain
4°COn the MountainPlaine Morte Glacier · 2,927 m
16° / 9°TodayThunderstorm
23. mmRain TodayHeavy rain
5 km/hWindGusts 6 km/h
3890 mFreezing LevelHigh — warm up top

Local time 05:06

Snowpack and avalanche ratings resume when the winter service restarts.

Outlook · Next 14 Days

Recently checked

A compact Crans-Montana outlook from a recently checked forecast. Confirm conditions with official local sources before setting the day.

09/0916°9°Thunderstorm
09/1015°7°Overcast
09/1117°6°Overcast
09/1219°6°Clear
09/1321°7°Mostly sunny
09/1423°10°Clear
09/1522°11°Mostly sunny
09/1621°9°Rain
09/1718°6°Rain
09/1821°6°Clear
09/1920°5°Overcast
09/2021°7°Overcast
09/2121°7°Overcast
09/2223°7°Overcast

Trip planning

When to go

Peak winter is the fullest lift programme and the most reliable snow window. Spring brings softer afternoons and longer lunches; summer shifts the rhythm toward hiking, biking and high viewpoints.

On the Mountain

Live conditions & terrain

Partial mountain readings

Lifts & Slopes

8/28
Lifts Operating: 0/81
Pistes Open

Of what the operator is running today

28 lifts across the resort · 81 pistes across the resort

Ski areaLift access operating

Webcams

Camera view unavailable

Avalanche

Valais Central

No current rating

SLF is not publishing a current graded rating at this time.

Official bulletin

Winter reopens 25 Nov

Source checked 07 Sept, 07:32 UTC

Operating today

Lifts operating: 8/28
Pistes open: 0/81

Ratios above are the operator's current operating universe, not the full mountain.

Across the resort

28 lifts across the resort · 81 pistes across the resort

Scheduled hours

Schedule may be stale

Schedule checked 07 Sept, 07:33 UTC

Areas

Crans-Montana's named mountain, area by area. An operating area means lift access is running — it does not mean that area's pistes are open.

Ski areaLift access operating8/28 lifts operating · 0/81 pistes open

Lifts28

T�l�si�ge Bellalui · Chairlift 04Status not reported
T�l�si�ge Nationale Express · Chairlift 04Status not reported
T�l�si�ge Toula Inf�rieur · Chairlift 04Status not reported
T�l�si�ge Toula Sup�rieur · Chairlift 04Status not reported
T�l�si�ge Tsa · Chairlift 04Status not reported
T�l�si�ge Arnouva - Cry d'Er · Chairlift 06Status not reported
T�l�si�ge Cabane de bois (Carl F. Bucherer) · Chairlift 06Status not reported
Crans-Merb�-Cry d'Er · GondolaStatus not reported
Montana - Arnouva · GondolaStatus not reported
Barzettes-Marolires-Violettes · GondolaStatus not reported
Funitel Violettes-Plaine-Morte · GondolaStatus not reported
T�l�cabine Montana - Arnouva · GondolaStatus not reported

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T�l�cabine Crans-Merb�-Cry d'Er · GondolaStatus not reported
T�l�cabine Barzettes-Marolires-Violettes · GondolaStatus not reported
Funitel Funitel Violettes-Plaine-Morte · GondolaStatus not reported
Tapis roulant Espace d�couverte · SkiCarpetStatus not reported
Tapis roulant SNOW ISLAND Tapis Driving 1 · SkiCarpetStatus not reported
Tapis roulant SNOW ISLAND Tapis Driving 2 · SkiCarpetStatus not reported
Tapis roulant SNOW ISLAND Tapis Sporting · SkiCarpetStatus not reported
T�l�ski Verdets · TeleskiStatus not reported
T�l�ski Zabona · TeleskiStatus not reported
T�l�ski Snowpark · TeleskiStatus not reported
T�l�ski Chetseron · TeleskiStatus not reported
T�l�ski Cry d'Er · TeleskiStatus not reported
T�l�ski Merignou · TeleskiStatus not reported
T�l�ski Lac · TeleskiStatus not reported
T�l�ski SNOW ISLAND Golf 2 · TeleskiStatus not reported
T�l�ski SNOW ISLAND Golf Baby · TeleskiStatus not reported

Pistes81

Other named runs81

NameStatus not reported
Ancienne NationaleStatus not reported
B2Status not reported
BarmazStatus not reported
BellaluiStatus not reported
BoulevardStatus not reported
BoverècheStatus not reported
BrigitteStatus not reported
BrizzlyStatus not reported
Cabane de boisStatus not reported
CharlyStatus not reported
Chemin de MontanaStatus not reported

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Chemin des AmoureuxStatus not reported
Chemin des damesStatus not reported
Chemin des Jeeps inférieureStatus not reported
Chemin des Jeeps supérieureStatus not reported
ChetseronStatus not reported
Col du pochetStatus not reported
ColombyreStatus not reported
Cry d'Er inférieureStatus not reported
Cry d'Er supérieureStatus not reported
DahuStatus not reported
DérupeStatus not reported
Etoile-MaroliresStatus not reported
GinaStatus not reported
KandaharStatus not reported
Kandahar - Le Creux de la BoverècheStatus not reported
KodakStatus not reported
La NoireStatus not reported
La Rouge inférieureStatus not reported
La Rouge supérieureStatus not reported
La TsaStatus not reported
Le GeigerStatus not reported
Le LacStatus not reported
Le PlatStatus not reported
Les BossesStatus not reported
Les CavesStatus not reported
Les GouillesStatus not reported
Les PlanchesStatus not reported
MarmottesStatus not reported
Mayen à CinaStatus not reported
Mayen à Cina retour barzettesStatus not reported
Merbé inférieureStatus not reported
Merbé supérieureStatus not reported
MérignouStatus not reported
Nationale 2Status not reported
Nationale inférieure (stade)Status not reported
Pas-du-loupStatus not reported
Piste Nationale intermédiaireStatus not reported
Piste Nationale supérieureStatus not reported
PloumachitStatus not reported
Ski ClubStatus not reported
SkivideoStatus not reported
SNOW ISLAND GolfStatus not reported
T2Status not reported
TaulesStatus not reported
TonossiStatus not reported
Traverse de CorbyreStatus not reported
TsampiStatus not reported
VerdetsStatus not reported
ZabonaStatus not reported
Aminona inférieureStatus not reported
Aminona supérieureStatus not reported
Arbiche inférieureStatus not reported
Audi Skicross ParkStatus not reported
Bouby RombaldiStatus not reported
ColoradoStatus not reported
Haut de CransStatus not reported
HornetStatus not reported
La ForêtStatus not reported
MayensStatus not reported
Petit Mont BonvinStatus not reported
Prabaron supérieureStatus not reported
TarzanStatus not reported
BriessesStatus not reported
Glacier Plaine MorteStatus not reported
GolfStatus not reported
Golf-MoubraStatus not reported
MoubraStatus not reported
Vermala-GolfStatus not reported
9Status not reported

Verified partner inventory reference. Named lifts and pistes describe infrastructure; operating state is shown only where it is reported.

No current rating

No current graded rating is available.

Valais Central · SLF

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Safety note

Mountain conditions in Crans-Montana change quickly. Use official local forecasts, resort guidance, avalanche bulletins where relevant and qualified in-person judgement. The Compass briefing is not live safety advice and does not replace official sources.

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What to pack for Crans-Montana

When to go to Crans-Montana

Lifts & Slopes

Webcams

Avalanche

Operating today

Across the resort

Areas

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Insider Locations

Where to Stay

Eat & Drink

Après

Book a Ski Guide

ESS Crans-Montana

Insider Locations

Crans-Montana Enduro Network

Cry d’Er Bikepark & DH

Swiss Bike Hotels Relaxation

Funiculaire Panorama Ride

Eat & Drink

L'Ours

Cabane des Violettes

Mizuki by K促

Après

Cry d'Er Club d'Altitude

Piano Bar at Hotel d'Etrier

Zerodix

OTM SPORT

The Field Book

Safety note