Alpine vitality, serenity, and winter activities in Crans-Montana
June 7, 2023 - With its sunny terraces emerging from the mountainside, Six Senses Crans-Montana has officially opened its doors for a summer of culinary, cultural, and sporting fun. It’s also not too early to book a ski-in, ski-out winter escape.
An adventure for everyone
With three hundred days of sunshine a year, Crans-Montana is a popular destination for alpine getaways. If you’re into sports, the wide range of outdoor pursuits delivers adrenaline and adventure. In the summer months, enjoy hiking and mountain biking trails right from the door, with paragliding offering the best views of the valley. Tee off at one of the three prestigious golf courses in the area. In winter, carve across the corduroy with 140 kilometers of ski runs and a variety of slopes ranging from beginner to expert, and even a World Cup run or two. Away from the pistes, there are also opportunities for winter hiking, ice skating, ice hockey, and curling in the town center.
If you’re a foodie, the Valais region is known for its local producers who take great pride in their craft and are dedicated to preserving the region’s traditions, including cheese making for raclette or fondue, and fine wines. And if you’re interested in culture, the many hidden treasures include museums, events, and festivals. You’re also just a few steps from numerous designer boutiques and shops, award-winning eateries, and entertainment.
Blending contemporary and traditional alpine finishes
Inside, the 78 rooms and suites feature large bay windows and generously sized balconies to maximize the connection with natural surroundings. This restful habitat combines all the fundamentals for you to recover from busy days spent in the surrounding high-altitude playground. Larger families and groups can opt for a Three-Bedroom Prestige Apartment or Three-Bedroom Terrace Suite to enjoy precious time together in a home-from-home.
The summit of serenity
Reconnect and restore in the 2,000-square-meter Six Senses Spa, featuring nine treatment rooms, an extensive wet area, and a vast indoor pool topped with suspended timber icicles and opening out onto a courtyard. There’s nowhere better to try our modern take on ancient treatments and therapies with a Swiss twist. Highlights include the Anzeindanz Glacier, a decadent Swiss chocolate wrap designed to nourish and moisturize your skin, the sensory Aufguss Ceremony hosted by skilled Sauna Meisters, and the Assisted Stretch Pod, where therapists use your own body weight to increase maneuverability.
Culinary journey of the senses
Executive Chef Lorenz Hoja sources ingredients from local farmers, producers, and artisans, with menus evolving with the seasons. With ski-in, ski-out access from Chetzeron piste, the all-day brasserie Wild Cabin is open with hearty and healthy menus for the early risers, lunch-goers, after-ski aficionados, and evening epicureans. The signature restaurant Byakko unveils Japanese Alps-influenced specialties inspired by a mythical white tiger living among the highest mountain peaks and constellations, whose spirit now comes alive at Six Senses Crans-Montana. At the heart of everything, Ora Bar & Lounge is the perfect spot to unwind over a cocktail or local wine complemented by bar bites as the sunsets over the slopes and Ora Pool Deck.
How to get to Six Senses Crans-Montana
Located in the canton of Valais, Western Switzerland, the proximity to three major airport cities – Geneva, Zurich, and Milan – makes it easily accessible. Whether traveling by car or train, the journey to Six Senses Crans-Montana provides unparalleled panoramic and scenic views along the way. There is secure parking with complimentary electric charging stations available if you’re traveling by hybrid or electric cars.