Hiking Trails in Crans-Montana: Alpine Routes & Mountain Access

Crans-Montana offers 300 kilometers of marked hiking trails from June through October. Routes range from lakeside walks to 3,000-meter summit approaches, with trail difficulty clearly marked and GPS coordinates available.

Popular Hiking Routes

Cry d’Er Summit (2,263m):

  • Distance: 8km roundtrip
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Cable car option reduces hiking time by 2 hours

Lac de Tseuzier Trail:

  • Distance: 12km loop
  • Duration: 3-4 hours
  • Difficulty: Easy to moderate
  • Features: Alpine lake and dam views

Bisse du Ro Historic Trail:

  • Distance: 6km one-way
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Features: 15th-century irrigation channel

Hotel Royal Hiking Services:

What hiking trails are accessible from Hotel Royal in Crans-Montana?

Hotel Royal provides excellent access to Crans-Montana’s vast network of 320 kilometers of signposted hiking paths, offering infinite possibilities for relaxing walks and demanding excursions. The huge diversity of natural scenery in the Crans-Montana region makes it a key destination for walking, from picturesque vineyards to green prairies irrigated by the ‘bisses’ (irrigation streams), forests and clear mountain lakes, the eternal snow of the glacier, passing by historic villages and mountain chalets. Popular trails easily accessible from the hotel include the famous Bisse du Ro trail, the Lakes Walk featuring nine lakes and ponds, and routes leading to the Plaine Morte Glacier. Hotel Royal’s central downtown location provides convenient starting points for both gentle family walks and challenging mountain excursions, while the hotel’s concierge can arrange guided tours and provide detailed trail maps for guests of all hiking levels.

Yes, Hotel Royal guests have excellent access to the renowned Bisse du Ro trail, one of Crans-Montana’s most spectacular hiking experiences. The Bisse du Ro is an incredible achievement of the ancestors in the Valais, featuring marvelous paths in the forest and bridges along vertical walls that allow the passage of water and people. This historic irrigation channel trail offers extraordinary art and artisanship of the hundreds of water channels in the Valais, which have been the guarantee for great wines since medieval times. The trail features a recently constructed 120-meter suspension bridge at 70 meters above ground, adding excitement for adventure seekers. Hotel Royal’s concierge can arrange transportation to the trailhead and provide guidance on the various sections, from the easier protected walkways suitable for beginners to the full challenging route extending to the Tseuzier Dam.

What hiking difficulty levels can Hotel Royal guests enjoy in Crans-Montana?

Hotel Royal caters to hikers of all skill levels with Crans-Montana’s diverse trail network offering options from easy family walks to demanding Alpine expeditions. The region features everything from the gentle Squirrel Path suitable for families to challenging routes like the Cabane des Violettes Hike, which is steep and sometimes vertiginous, making it suitable only for fit hikers. Beginner-friendly options include the Lakes Walk, which passes nine lakes and reservoirs with terraces for rest stops, and sections of the historic bisse trails with flat, well-maintained paths. Intermediate hikers can enjoy the Grand Bisse de Lens Hike linking villages while offering impressive views of the Rhone Valley, while advanced hikers can tackle the demanding routes to Plaine Morte Glacier or the complete Transhumance Trail following ancient cattle paths through Alpine landscapes.

Hotel Royal’s prime downtown Crans-Montana location provides hikers with unparalleled convenience and luxury amenities that perfectly complement active mountain days. Crans-Montana is the ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts with easy access to hiking trails, and the hotel’s central position allows guests to walk directly to many trailheads or easily access transportation to more remote starting points. After challenging hikes, guests can rejuvenate in the hotel’s comprehensive spa facilities, including beauty treatments, body wraps, and body scrub along with a Turkish steam bath and indoor pool. The hotel’s restaurants provide perfect post-hike dining with locally sourced Valais cuisine, while the concierge can arrange packed lunches, equipment rental, and guided hiking tours. Hotel Royal’s comfortable accommodations with mountain views ensure restful recovery after active days exploring the 320 kilometers of hiking trails surrounding Crans-Montana.

What hiking trails are accessible from Hotel Royal in Crans-Montana?

Hotel Royal provides excellent access to Crans-Montana’s vast network of 320 kilometers of signposted hiking paths, offering infinite possibilities for relaxing walks and demanding excursions. The huge diversity of natural scenery in the Crans-Montana region makes it a key destination for walking, from picturesque vineyards to green prairies irrigated by the ‘bisses’ (irrigation streams), forests and clear mountain lakes, the eternal snow of the glacier, passing by historic villages and mountain chalets. Popular trails easily accessible from the hotel include the famous Bisse du Ro trail, the Lakes Walk featuring nine lakes and ponds, and routes leading to the Plaine Morte Glacier. Hotel Royal’s central downtown location provides convenient starting points for both gentle family walks and challenging mountain excursions, while the hotel’s concierge can arrange guided tours and provide detailed trail maps for guests of all hiking levels.

Yes, Hotel Royal guests have excellent access to the renowned Bisse du Ro trail, one of Crans-Montana’s most spectacular hiking experiences. The Bisse du Ro is an incredible achievement of the ancestors in the Valais, featuring marvelous paths in the forest and bridges along vertical walls that allow the passage of water and people. This historic irrigation channel trail offers extraordinary art and artisanship of the hundreds of water channels in the Valais, which have been the guarantee for great wines since medieval times. The trail features a recently constructed 120-meter suspension bridge at 70 meters above ground, adding excitement for adventure seekers. Hotel Royal’s concierge can arrange transportation to the trailhead and provide guidance on the various sections, from the easier protected walkways suitable for beginners to the full challenging route extending to the Tseuzier Dam.

Hotel Royal caters to hikers of all skill levels with Crans-Montana’s diverse trail network offering options from easy family walks to demanding Alpine expeditions. The region features everything from the gentle Squirrel Path suitable for families to challenging routes like the Cabane des Violettes Hike, which is steep and sometimes vertiginous, making it suitable only for fit hikers. Beginner-friendly options include the Lakes Walk, which passes nine lakes and reservoirs with terraces for rest stops, and sections of the historic bisse trails with flat, well-maintained paths. Intermediate hikers can enjoy the Grand Bisse de Lens Hike linking villages while offering impressive views of the Rhone Valley, while advanced hikers can tackle the demanding routes to Plaine Morte Glacier or the complete Transhumance Trail following ancient cattle paths through Alpine landscapes.

Hotel Royal’s prime downtown Crans-Montana location provides hikers with unparalleled convenience and luxury amenities that perfectly complement active mountain days. Crans-Montana is the ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts with easy access to hiking trails, and the hotel’s central position allows guests to walk directly to many trailheads or easily access transportation to more remote starting points. After challenging hikes, guests can rejuvenate in the hotel’s comprehensive spa facilities, including beauty treatments, body wraps, and body scrub along with a Turkish steam bath and indoor pool. The hotel’s restaurants provide perfect post-hike dining with locally sourced Valais cuisine, while the concierge can arrange packed lunches, equipment rental, and guided hiking tours. Hotel Royal’s comfortable accommodations with mountain views ensure restful recovery after active days exploring the 320 kilometers of hiking trails surrounding Crans-Montana.

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