Activities for children in Crans-Montana
On its sunny plateau at 1,500 meters, above Sierre, Crans-Montana is one of the most renowned resorts in the Alps — and it is also a wonderful family destination. Lakes, larch forests, slopes, and alpine pastures: the Valaisan scenery unfolds generously, accessible to all.
Summer and winter, the resort beats to the rhythm of children: sledding, skiing, and ice skating in the cold season; swimming in the lakes and walks along the bisses as soon as the nice days arrive. The funicular that climbs from Sierre adds a touch of adventure to the journey.
Here are our ideas for children's activities in Crans-Montana, to be adapted according to the season of your stay.
Our selection of family activities to do in Crans-Montana
4 activities for children
Swimming pool of Sporting de Crans-Montana: outdoor swimming for families
Are you looking for a place to cool off with your family during your vacation in Crans-Montana? The Sporting pool, located outdoors and in a quiet area near the Etang Long, welcomes both young and old all summer long, with its paddling pool for the little ones, its slide, and its large lawn for sunbathing.
Playground of Etang-Long: the large playground by the lake in Crans-Montana
Looking for an outdoor outing where kids can climb, slide, and zip line, all by a mountain lake? The playground at Etang-Long in Crans-Montana checks all the boxes: spacious, free, and set in a natural environment at 1455 meters.
Cinécran in Crans-Montana: the resort’s cinema
On holiday in Crans-Montana and the weather turns? The Cinécran, in the heart of the resort, shows the big films of the moment. It is the ideal family back-up activity, in the mountains, when it rains or snows.
Mountain Cart in Crans-Montana: race down the mountain as a family
Looking for high-altitude thrills with your teens? In Crans-Montana, the mountain cart lets you race down the mountain trail between Arnouva and Montana aboard a small three-wheeled, engine-free kart. You ride up by gondola, settle in, and off you go for the descent.
Why choose Crans-Montana for a family outing?
Few resorts offer such a range on a single plateau. In winter, Crans-Montana features slopes for all levels, snow gardens for beginners, toboggan runs, and an ice rink: children can make their first turns in ideal conditions, including the Valaisan sun.
Summer reveals another face, perhaps even more beautiful: the lakes of the plateau invite swimming and pedal boating, the mountain trails lead to alpine pastures, and the bisses — these historic irrigation channels of Valais — offer flat and shaded walks, perfect for children. The cable cars open up the heights for families, allowing them to picnic in front of the 4,000-meter peaks of the Valais Alps.
Additionally, there are the amenities of a true resort: terraces, shops, events, and activities for young audiences throughout the seasons.
Easily accessible from the Rhône plain, particularly by the funicular from Sierre, Crans-Montana is suitable for both day trips and full vacations. A safe bet for family mountain adventures, both winter and summer.
