9 October 2026
The peaks will soon be turning white again, so now is the perfect time to get ready for the 2026/27 ski season! Ski area opening dates, ski passes, the World Ski Championships: here is some useful information to help you plan your next stay.
The Crans-Montana ski area will partially open from Saturday 28 November 2026*, with the full opening planned from 19 December 2026. The season is due to end on Sunday 4 April 2027*.
*subject to snow conditions
From this winter, Crans-Montana is introducing a new pricing policy with fixed prices for ski passes. To benefit from the best rate, remember to buy your pass online by midnight the day before you ski.
Multi-day passes for consecutive days, offers for beginners and seniors, and free skiing for children under 6 are also available. To ski throughout the season in Crans-Montana, choose the Pass One or the Epic Pass, which also gives you access to more than 80 other ski resorts around the world.
> See all prices: Ski passes: a change in pricing for more simplicity
This season will be a particularly special one: from 1 to 14 February 2027, Crans-Montana will host the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships.
Planning to ski during this period? Apart from the competition pistes, the vast majority of the ski area will remain open, with routes in place to maintain links between the different sectors.
> Read more: The ski area remains open during the World Ski Championships
Book your accommodation and ski passes, remember to service, hire or buy your equipment, book lessons with the ski schools, and discover our off-slope activities and winter events. By planning ahead, you can make the most of your stay in Crans-Montana and enjoy it with complete peace of mind!
