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Sightseeing in Crans-Montana - what to see. Complete travel guide

1. Virtually all major restaurants and shops accept credit cards, so it isn’t necessary to take large sums of cash with you. In case of withdrawing money from credit card through an ATM a fee making out 1 to 5% of the amount may be charged.
2. Stores open no later than 9:00 am and serve clients to 6:00 - 7:00 pm. In Saturday, working day is shorter, stores may close at 4:00 pm. Sunday is a day off common to all the shops and public institutions.
3. Holiday-makers should remember that sporting equipment should be stored in accordance with hotels rules. Almost all hotels have a special room where you can leave skis and other sports equipment. Carrying skis and other sports equipment to the room is prohibited.
4. It also impossible to enter in restaurants and cafes with sports equipment; all eating places are usually equipped with a special parking near an entrance. Before you leave a pair of skis at the entrance to a public institution, be sure to mark it. You can tie a bright ribbon or clip a card with the name of an owner. The fact is that many vacationers have very similar sports equipment and it can be easily confused with someone else's.
5. In restaurants and cafes it's common to leave a tip, 10% of the order would be sufficient. In some institutions, a service charge may be included in the bill, but you can round off the amount and leave an extra fee for a waiter. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. In the resort there are discounts on using chairlifts. They can be used by children under the age of 14 years and pensioners. Discounts are also available to families of three and more.
7. The resort often hosts interesting events and sport competitions that have always attracted a large number of sports fans. The dates of events should be specified in advance and it’s better to book rooms in hotel in advance too.
Family holidays with kids in Crans-Montana. How to entertain your child, things to show to children.
Holidays in the Swiss city of Crans-Montana are ideally suited for fans of active pastime. It lies on the very slope of the Bernese Alps, in the Rhône Valley. This location makes the region … Open
8. From early morning until 8:00 pm ski-bus runs around resort. It provides free access to all necessary ski-runs or slopes.
9. Vacationers are advised to go on a trip to the village of Aminona, which is five kilometers from the resort. On the site there is a great place for sports activities, restaurants and shops.
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What to visit being in Crans-Montana - unique sights

Swimming pool at LeCrans Hotel

From the series “Most Scary Swiiming Pools”
Check on the map:   Distance from Crans-Montana center - 1.8 km.
The terrace is equipped with sun loungers next to the pool in the summer. You can take sunbath and enjoy the mountain scenery at the same time. LeCrans positions itself as a Spa hotel. A wide range of services for wellness and self-care is available to guests here. Only natural materials were used in the decoration of the LeSpa Spa, as well as other areas of the hotel. This is wood and natural stone. This luxury hotel remains one of the best places to stay in Switzerland for those who love to connect with nature. … Read further

Niouc Bridge

From the series “Thrilling Points for Bungee Jumping”
Check on the map:   Distance from Crans-Montana center - 8 km.
Thanks to the fortifications built in 1996, the bridge is no longer rocked by the wind, so you can jump out of altitude in the most comfortable conditions. Niouc is the highest peak in Switzerland, making it a place of interest for the world. The price for Freifall, which takes 4 seconds, is quite high and makes more than 200 USD. It should be noted that the platform for Bunjee jumping is open only at the daytime. … Read further

Tips for the cities around Crans-Montana

Montreux
3. City restaurants, especially those located on the embankment are distinguished by high prices. It will be more pleasant for thrifty tourists to visit bars, some of which offer quite a rich menu. 4. The main type of public transport is buses. Active tourists ... Open »
Interlaken
3. Coop is a famous store that is popular not only with shoppers, but also with gourmets. In the morning hours the restaurant, which is located on the second floor, serves buffet type breakfasts. A delicious breakfast will cost approximately 11 francs. 4. Swiss ... Open »
Valle d'Aosta
3. The region has more than 500 accommodation centers. You can find hotels and apartments for any taste and budget; as a rule, the most expensive hotels are located within major cities. Budget travelers prefer hotels at suburban areas; you can easily get from there to ... Open »
Aosta
3. The average daily rate is relatively low in Aosta compared to other alpine skiing resorts of the region that are often more popular. Many guests of local hotels are travelers who head to Turin and other resorts of that region. Inexpensive hotels in Aosta attract ... Open »
Lausanne
3. The taxi should be called for by phone or taken from specialized parking lots placed around major entertainment and shopping centers. Stopping car in the street is not customary, even if the cab is free the driver will not stop anyway. 4. In the period from April ... Open »
Bern
3. Swiss watches remains one of the most popular souvenirs that tourists usually prefer to purchase as souvenirs from the trip. The best way to purchase them is in specialized shops only. If you buy a watch on markets, there’s a risk that you will get a cheap fake ... Open »
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