27 August 2026
After the summer break, autumn marks the return to the office and a renewed focus on year-end goals. It's the perfect time to bring teams back together, bring fresh energy to the team and prepare for the final stretch of the year.
Autumn also offers a different setting in which to gain perspective, spend quality time together and step away from the everyday. Pleasant temperatures, colourful seasonal landscapes, outdoor activities, gastronomy and major sporting events make it easy to create a balanced programme combining work, shared experiences, whether for a seminar, incentive trip, team-building event or client gathering.
On foot, the mountains are best discovered at a pace that naturally leaves room for conversation and connection. Many hikes are perfectly suited to corporate outings and are particularly enjoyable in autumn, with milder temperatures and landscapes transformed by the colours of the season.
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For groups looking for a little more excitement, an e-bike outing offers a different way to explore Crans-Montana, with routes that can easily be adapted to suit the group’s level.
> Take inspiration from our suggested e-bike routes: E-bikes: a breath of fresh air for your corporate outings in Crans-Montana
Autumn is also a wonderful time to discover the vineyards, as they come alive with the grape harvest. A visit, tasting or wine workshop: organise a wine-themed team-building experience and discover the local terroir through a sociable and sensory activity.
> Discover our tips for a group outing centred around wine: A team-building experience for all the senses
Gastronomy is the natural continuation of these experiences. Brisolée and chestnuts, game dishes, local produce and Valais wines give autumn its distinctive flavours. Plenty of opportunities to keep the conversation going around a good table after a meeting or activity.
September is an especially lively time in Crans-Montana, with two major sporting events on the calendar: the Omega European Masters, from 3 to 6 September 2026 (and 2 to 5 September 2027), and the Wildstrubel by UTMB®, from 10 to 13 September 2026. Two very different worlds, but two equally good opportunities to add a memorable highlight to your corporate stay.
Imagine a morning of meetings followed by an afternoon at the heart of the Omega European Masters, just metres away from some of the best golfers on the tour, with the option to elevate the experience further through VIP packages. It is an ideal setting for sharing a special moment with colleagues, clients or partners.
The Wildstrubel by UTMB®, meanwhile, lends itself to a more active and team-focused experience. Some colleagues can take on a sporting challenge together, while others choose a hike, an outdoor activity or simply enjoy the atmosphere of the event.
Including one of these events in your programme can turn a corporate outing into a shared experience your participants will remember long afterwards.
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At this time of year, days in Crans-Montana lend themselves particularly well to a balanced mix of work and activities. A morning meeting can be followed by a hike through autumn colours, a tasting among the vineyards or dinner featuring the flavours of the season.
Each group can shape its stay around its own priorities. An executive committee might prefer focused working sessions, a short outdoor activity and dinner in an elegant setting. A sales team may be looking for more energy, with a group challenge followed by a relaxed evening together. For clients or partners, an experience centred around golf, wine or a major sporting event can add a particularly memorable touch to the programme.
The team at Crans-Montana Tourisme & Congrès can assist you in finding the right accommodation, meeting venues, activities and local partners, helping you build a programme that is fully aligned with your objectives.
Contact our team to start planning your next autumn stay in Crans-Montana.
