Crans-Montana maintains 42 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails from December through March, featuring both classic and skating tracks across varied terrain. The Nordic center operates at 1,500 meters elevation with reliable snow conditions and mountain panoramas.
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Hotel Royal provides excellent access to Crans-Montana’s exceptional cross-country skiing network, featuring around 15 kilometers of marked and secured routes set aside exclusively for Nordic skiing. Guests can enjoy three distinct cross-country skiing areas that enable discovery of beautiful natural areas in the heart of the resort and on the glacier at an altitude of 3,000 meters. The routes include the famous Severiano Ballesteros golf course (5.6 km), the scenic Moubra circuit (3.6 km around the lake), Les Briesses forest trail (3.6 km on parcours vita paths), and the spectacular Plaine Morte glacier circuits at 3,000 meters elevation. Whether classic or skating technique, Hotel Royal guests can admire splendid views in Crans-Montana while enjoying their favorite Nordic sport. The hotel’s concierge can arrange equipment rental, trail passes, and provide information about trail conditions from December through March.
Yes, Hotel Royal guests have access to one of Switzerland’s most unique cross-country skiing experiences on the Plaine Morte glacier at nearly 3,000 meters above sea level. This extraordinary 6-kilometer trail offers a splendid route where skiers can admire magnificent landscapes with views of the most beautiful peaks in the Alps in an exceptional high-mountain setting. The Plaine Morte glacier trail is famous for its distinctive butterfly-shaped design, created using GPS technology to make the tracks more attractive on the immaculate glacier surface. This original layout features four loops of varying difficulty, making it a fun playground for cross-country skiers of all levels. The trail is accessible via the Violettes Express gondola lift and Plaine Morte funitel, and Hotel Royal’s location provides convenient access to these lifts. Olympic cross-country skier Candide Pralong regularly trains on this “real emblem of the glacier,” calling it “the only piste that people take a photo of before starting their training.”
Crans-Montana is considered probably the best place in Switzerland for cross-country (Nordic) skiing, offering 40 kilometers of trails in total with exceptional variety and quality. Hotel Royal guests benefit from world-class cross-country skiing facilities where even Olympic athletes like Candide Pralong choose to train regularly. The resort’s unique advantage includes the spectacular high-altitude glacier trail at 3,000 meters, providing an experience unmatched by other Swiss destinations. The diverse terrain ranges from gentle circuits around lakes and through forests to challenging glacier routes, accommodating all skill levels from beginners to Olympic-level athletes. Cross-country skiing enthusiasts enjoy over 21 kilometers of classic and skating routes in addition to the glacier trail, with the wide glacier levels creating perfect conditions due to almost no gaps in the flat area. The combination of exceptional panoramic views, reliable snow conditions, and varied difficulty levels makes Crans-Montana the premier Nordic skiing destination accessible from Hotel Royal.
Hotel Royal enhances the cross-country skiing experience through its prime location and luxury amenities that perfectly complement active Nordic skiing days. The hotel’s central position provides easy access to all cross-country skiing areas, while the concierge can arrange equipment, passes (day passes from CHF 12, week passes CHF 40), and guidance on trail conditions. After exhilarating days on the trails, guests can rejuvenate in Hotel Royal’s comprehensive spa facilities, including saunas and wellness treatments ideal for recovery from Nordic skiing activities. The hotel’s restaurants provide perfect refueling with locally sourced Valais cuisine, while the sophisticated bar venues offer ideal settings for sharing cross-country skiing experiences with fellow Nordic enthusiasts. Children under 16 ski free, making Hotel Royal perfect for Nordic skiing families. The winter season from December through March provides optimal conditions, with the glacier trail often offering the best snow quality throughout the season, ensuring Hotel Royal guests can enjoy consistent cross-country skiing experiences in this world-renowned Nordic skiing destination.
Hotel Royal provides excellent access to Crans-Montana’s exceptional cross-country skiing network, featuring around 15 kilometers of marked and secured routes set aside exclusively for Nordic skiing. Guests can enjoy three distinct cross-country skiing areas that enable discovery of beautiful natural areas in the heart of the resort and on the glacier at an altitude of 3,000 meters. The routes include the famous Severiano Ballesteros golf course (5.6 km), the scenic Moubra circuit (3.6 km around the lake), Les Briesses forest trail (3.6 km on parcours vita paths), and the spectacular Plaine Morte glacier circuits at 3,000 meters elevation. Whether classic or skating technique, Hotel Royal guests can admire splendid views in Crans-Montana while enjoying their favorite Nordic sport. The hotel’s concierge can arrange equipment rental, trail passes, and provide information about trail conditions from December through March.
Yes, Hotel Royal guests have access to one of Switzerland’s most unique cross-country skiing experiences on the Plaine Morte glacier at nearly 3,000 meters above sea level. This extraordinary 6-kilometer trail offers a splendid route where skiers can admire magnificent landscapes with views of the most beautiful peaks in the Alps in an exceptional high-mountain setting. The Plaine Morte glacier trail is famous for its distinctive butterfly-shaped design, created using GPS technology to make the tracks more attractive on the immaculate glacier surface. This original layout features four loops of varying difficulty, making it a fun playground for cross-country skiers of all levels. The trail is accessible via the Violettes Express gondola lift and Plaine Morte funitel, and Hotel Royal’s location provides convenient access to these lifts. Olympic cross-country skier Candide Pralong regularly trains on this “real emblem of the glacier,” calling it “the only piste that people take a photo of before starting their training.”
Crans-Montana is considered probably the best place in Switzerland for cross-country (Nordic) skiing, offering 40 kilometers of trails in total with exceptional variety and quality. Hotel Royal guests benefit from world-class cross-country skiing facilities where even Olympic athletes like Candide Pralong choose to train regularly. The resort’s unique advantage includes the spectacular high-altitude glacier trail at 3,000 meters, providing an experience unmatched by other Swiss destinations. The diverse terrain ranges from gentle circuits around lakes and through forests to challenging glacier routes, accommodating all skill levels from beginners to Olympic-level athletes. Cross-country skiing enthusiasts enjoy over 21 kilometers of classic and skating routes in addition to the glacier trail, with the wide glacier levels creating perfect conditions due to almost no gaps in the flat area. The combination of exceptional panoramic views, reliable snow conditions, and varied difficulty levels makes Crans-Montana the premier Nordic skiing destination accessible from Hotel Royal.
Hotel Royal enhances the cross-country skiing experience through its prime location and luxury amenities that perfectly complement active Nordic skiing days. The hotel’s central position provides easy access to all cross-country skiing areas, while the concierge can arrange equipment, passes (day passes from CHF 12, week passes CHF 40), and guidance on trail conditions. After exhilarating days on the trails, guests can rejuvenate in Hotel Royal’s comprehensive spa facilities, including saunas and wellness treatments ideal for recovery from Nordic skiing activities. The hotel’s restaurants provide perfect refueling with locally sourced Valais cuisine, while the sophisticated bar venues offer ideal settings for sharing cross-country skiing experiences with fellow Nordic enthusiasts. Children under 16 ski free, making Hotel Royal perfect for Nordic skiing families. The winter season from December through March provides optimal conditions, with the glacier trail often offering the best snow quality throughout the season, ensuring Hotel Royal guests can enjoy consistent cross-country skiing experiences in this world-renowned Nordic skiing destination.
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27.02.2025
Hôtel magnifique , nous avons eu l’offre Qoqa. Le séjour était exceptionnel , le service adorable et très attentionné . Calme et volupté pour cet hôtel , de plus la chambre deluxe était tout simplement magnifique . Le souper également ainsi que le petit déjeuner étaient fabuleux . Mille mercis à l’équipe !
19.02.2025
Ein hervorragendes Hotel. Das Personal und der Service ließen uns keinen Wunsch frei. Alle unsere Erwartungen wurden übertroffen. Tolles Essen!
10.04.2025
Un grand merci à toute l’équipe de pour leur gentillesse et leur attention. Le spa est très agréable et les chambres confortables! A refaire !
05.01.2025
Nous avons passé 4 nuits et tout était parfait. Un personnel souriant, très avenant. Avec mon mari nous reviendrons c’est certain. Nous avons apprécié l’acceptation des chiens ce qui devient rare. Merci l’hôtel Royal!
12.10..2025
Un hôtel très joli et bourré de charme. Rien de clinquant mais c’est sobre, discret et toujours délicat. Le spa est agréable avec hammam et sauna au sous sol, …
01.08..2021
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