Crans-Montana Is a Historic Swiss Ski Resort Popular With International Tourists
The New York Times••world
Key Points:
- Crans-Montana, a century-old high-end ski resort in Switzerland's Valais region, is known for luxury amenities, gourmet restaurants, and hosting major sporting events like World Cup ski races and golf tournaments.
- A fire at Le Constellation, a popular casual bar in Crans-Montana, is believed to have killed dozens and injured around 100 people, with the bar frequented by both international visitors and young locals.
- The resort, located about 120 miles east of Geneva, was scheduled to host men’s and women’s World Cup ski races later this month, attracting many families and tourists in December.
- In 2024, Vail Resorts, the world’s largest ski resort operator, acquired
