Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps and close to Geneva, Zurich and Milan airports, Crans-Montana is easy to reach thanks to its road network and the many public transport services - train, funicular and bus - that serve the destination.
| Public transport | Car | |
| Lausanne | ~ 1h15 | ~ 1h30 |
| Geneva | ~ 2h | ~ 2h15 |
| Basel | ~ 2h30 | ~ 3h15 |
| Zurich | ~ 2h30 | ~ 3h45 |
| Lugano | ~ 4h | ~ 4h15 |
| Milan | ~ 3h | ~ 4h |
| Paris | ~ 5h30 | ~ 6h30 |
| Lyon | ~ 4h30 | ~ 4h |
Public Transport
In Switzerland: direct connections from Basel, Bern, Geneva/airport, Lausanne and Zurich/airport
Stop: Sierre/Siders
In Europe: fast connections with the entire European network via Milan or Paris (TGV Lyria)
Stop: Sierre/Siders ou Sion/Sitten
Car
Via the A9 motorway to Sierre, direction Crans-Montana
Via the Forclaz and Simplon passes and the Great St Bernard road tunnel
Via rail tunnels with vehicle transport Lötschberg (Kandersteg-Goppenstein), Simplon (Iselle-Brig) and Furka (Realp Uri- Oberwald Valais).
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There is a regular bus service to the destination from the SBB stations in Sierre and Sion.
From Sierre
Crans-Montana can be reached easily from Sierre in just 13 minutes by funicular, or via local bus services.
Funicular
Route: Sierre Gare - Crans-Montana, Gare
To get to the funicular from Sierre/Siders railway station, follow the red line on the pavement (approx. 5 min).
Journey time: 13 minutes
Fare: From CHF 6.80. On Saturday 22 June and Sunday 23 June, take the funicular for free, thanks to our transport partner SMC.
In view of the crowds expected over the competition weekend, our transport partner SMC recommends that cyclists do not take their bikes with them in the funicular.
Local buses
Route: Sierre Gare - Crans-Montana
Service: 12.421 via Chermignon and 12.422 via Mollens
Journey time: ~50 min
Fare: From CHF 6.80
From Sion
You can also easily get to the destination from Sion SBB station by taking the PostBus B353 service.
Route: Sion, poste/gare - Crans-Montana, Le Mèrignou
Journey time: ~50 min
Fare: From CHF 6.80
We strongly recommend using public transport, as parking on site is limited and parking is prohibited outside of the official car parks.
Some access roads will also be closed on race days. Please follow instructions from the police and security personnel on site.
Recommended car parks: Parking Victoria, Parking Chetseron, Parking Stephani-Casino, Parking Barzettes, Parking Aminona
Camping-car places are available at Camping de la Moubra.
Known as a bike destination, Crans-Montana has plenty of places to park your bike in complete safety, as well as several charging stations for e-bikes. If you're staying overnight at the heart of the event, opt for accommodation specially equipped for bikers and make the most of your stay on two wheels.
Are you planning to reach the event from the plain? Follow the Crans-Montana "Bikefriendly" routes specially signposted for the occasion:
Sierre - Darnona - Randogne - Montana
Granges - Lens - Crans
Thanks to our extensive shuttle bus network, you can travel free of charge on the different routes in resort for an easy and stress-free journey to the event site.
During the competition weekend, the 12.431 Crans Forest ↔ Aminona route will run more often (every 20 minutes, all day).
Anyone with reduced mobility will be able to get to the start and finish area in the resort of Crans-Montana.
Anyone with reduced mobility will be able to get to the start and finish area in the resort of Crans-Montana: event@crans-montana.ch
