Learn to Ski in Crans Montana - Switzerland

Crans Montana is one of the top ski destinations in Europe. Every winter thousands of skiers of all abilities flock to this Southern Swiss ski resort in the heart of the Valais canton in Switzerland to experience the magic of the European Alps. Even those who have never donned a pair of skis in their life are welcome at Crans Montana...there are activities (ski & non-ski) for everyone to enjoy! Want to learn how to ski? Whether your interest lies in learning the basics of how to ski, learning how to snowboard or trying your hand at night-skiing, Crans Montana in Switzerland is the place to come. All of the ski schools offer organised group lessons and private tuition on the ski slopes. Group ski lessons tend to be organised over half-days and full-days, and may be purchased on a daily basis or booked in advance for a whole week. Full day ski lessons from some of the Crans Montana ski schools include a meal in the price of the lesson too. Private tuition on the slopes of Crans Montana starts from around 60 Swiss Francs per hour. Discounts are available for a full morning or afternoon's tuition, or indeed a full day's tuition. Whether you prefer to join a group for your ski lessons on the slopes or take the option of private ski lessons, it is advisable to contact the ski school in Crans-Montana and make your booking in advance. Ski Schools in Crans Montana There are several ski schools offering ski lessons in Crans Montana. Here are just a few of them... Ski & Sky Ecole de ski et snowboard internationale - 3963 Crans Montana 2 Switzerland - Tel. +41 (0) 27 480 42 50 Swiss Mountain Sports - Avenue de la Gare, 3963 Crans-Montana Switzerland Tel. +41 (0)27 480 44 66 Crans Swiss Ski School - Case Postal 131, 3963 Crans Montana 2 Switzerland Tel. +41 (0) 27 485 93 70 Stoked - Hofmattstrasse 7, 3920 Zermatt (Hq is in Zermatt with satellite office and ski school in Crans Montana). Tel. 041 (0)27 967 70 20. Getting to Crans Montana Switzerland's two international airports at Geneva and Zurich handle the majority of air travellers coming to Switzerland. Transfer time by road from Geneva to Crans Montana is approximately two hours. From Zurich International Airport drive time to Crans Montana is approximately 3 hours. Car hire can be booked in advance for pick-up from Geneva airport or Zurich airport. Visit http://www.your-carhire.com for more information.