Crans-Montana vs Zinal / Grimentz
Crans-Montana and Zinal / Grimentz are neighbouring resorts in Wallis - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Crans-Montana | Zinal / Grimentz |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Not ideal | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Very good | Good |
| Budget | Limited | Limited |
Beginners
Crans-Montana
Good
Zinal / Grimentz
Good
Intermediates
Crans-Montana
Very good
Zinal / Grimentz
Very good
Experts
Crans-Montana
Not ideal
Zinal / Grimentz
Limited
Off-piste
Crans-Montana
Not ideal
Zinal / Grimentz
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Crans-Montana
Not ideal
Zinal / Grimentz
Not ideal
Families
Crans-Montana
Limited
Zinal / Grimentz
Limited
Snow Confidence
Crans-Montana
Very good
Zinal / Grimentz
Good
Budget
Crans-Montana
Limited
Zinal / Grimentz
Limited
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Crans-Montana | Zinal / Grimentz |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 72.7 km | 65.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 1445 m | 1285 m |
| Lifts | 24 | 23 |
| Top elevation | 2872 m | 2873 m |
| Snow reliability | very reliable snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~35cm) |
| Day pass | €72 | €78 |
Piste
Crans-Montana
72.7 km
Zinal / Grimentz
65.8 km
Vertical drop
Crans-Montana
1445 m
Zinal / Grimentz
1285 m
Lifts
Crans-Montana
24
Zinal / Grimentz
23
Top elevation
Crans-Montana
2872 m
Zinal / Grimentz
2873 m
Snow reliability
Crans-Montana
very reliable snow
Zinal / Grimentz
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Crans-Montana
No data
Zinal / Grimentz
December (~35cm)
Day pass
Crans-Montana
€72
Zinal / Grimentz
€78
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Crans-Montana if...
you want cruisy red runs or you want the most reliable snow.