Crans-Montana attractions

At Chillon Castle, a medieval gem set between the Swiss mountains and the lake, you will cross the drawbridge and step into a historic fortress that has inspired many artists. As you move through the rooms and ramparts, you will take in the castle’s atmosphere and panoramic setting while learning about its past and the era of the Dukes of Savoy. Tours are tailored for solo visitors, couples and groups. You may join a costumed guide, use an audio guide, or explore the fortress at your own pace. Along the way, a quirky castle trail and touch‑screen videos will bring key moments of the castle’s history to life and help you understand life in earlier centuries. The site also hosts exhibitions, shows and concerts throughout the year. Chillon Castle is available for private events if you wish to celebrate with something special. Options typically include candle‑lit banquets, birthday parties and a guided tour with a wine‑tasting package. As the most visited monument in Switzerland, the castle combines historic rooms, dramatic viewpoints and year‑round cultural programming to offer a varied and engaging visit.

At Maison Cailler, you can go on a journey through the rich history of chocolate. Inside the museum, you'll find a series of multi-sensory experiences and interactive exhibits. You'll have the use of an audio guide, and you'll learn the history of the sweet treat, from its early Aztec uses to modern-day creations. Your tour will include a chocolate tasting featuring a variety of different flavors.

With the Paradise Ticket, you can ride up to the highest mountain station in Europe, located at an altitude of almost 13, 000 ft. From your vantage point on the Matterhorn, you'll have incredible views over the French, Italian and Swiss Alps. Your ticket will grant you admission to the Glacier Palace, as well as other attractions like the cinema lounge and snow tubing. You can also opt to continue higher via the summit elevator that will bring you to a special viewing platform.

With the Jungfrau Travel Pass, you’ll be able to travel freely throughout the Jungfrau region for a period of three to eight consecutive days. The pass provides access to a wide network of transport options, including trains, buses, cable cars and boats, allowing you to move easily between mountain villages, valleys and alpine viewpoints. As you travel, you’ll pass through landscapes shaped by glaciers, lakes and high peaks, with flexibility to plan your own routes and timings. The pass supports independent exploration at your own pace, without the need to purchase individual tickets for each journey. The Jungfrau Travel Pass also offers a reduced fare for the journey between Eiger Glacier and Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.

If you’ve ever wanted to visit a real chocolate factory, Maison Cailler offers a multi-sensory way to explore its world. You’ll be invited to discover all there is to know about their chocolate through sights, sounds and smells that bring the story to life. As you move through the experience, you’ll encounter displays and moments designed to engage your senses and give a rounded impression of the brand and its chocolate. Alongside the multi-sensory visit, you can take part in one of Maison Cailler’s many workshops. In these sessions you’ll work with the chocolatiers and create your own chocolates, with hands-on guidance from the experts. The workshops are practical and creative, letting you learn techniques as you make your pieces. Overall, the experience blends sensory storytelling with a chance to try chocolate-making under the guidance of Maison Cailler’s chocolatiers.

On this day trip, you'll visit Jungfraujoch – the highest train station in Europe. At 11 feet above sea level, it affords sweeping views of Switzerland's Bernese Alps. Your journey will begin with a drive to the mountain town of Grindelwald, where you'll ride a gondola up to Eigergletscher station. There, a cogwheel train will carry you the rest of the way to Jungfraujoch. During the ride, you'll have a chance to see the snow-capped mountain peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Once at the top, you'll have an opportunity to experience the Alpine Sensation exhibit and visit the Sphinx Observation Deck and Plateau that overlook the Aletsch Glacier. You'll also have time to stroll through the reflective tunnels in the Ice Palace.

With this ticket, you’ll get to take a self-guided tour of St Beatus Caves, an extensive cave system located above Lake Thun. You’ll be able to start your visit by exploring the on-site museum, using the provided audio guide. Here you can learn all about the caves, including their geology and the scientific research that’s taken place here. Afterwards, you’ll get the chance to tour the caves. Here you can see stalactite formations, waterfalls and underground streams, as well as grottos, ravines and halls. As you make your way round the hour-long circular route, you’ll experience temperatures of 8–10°C, climb 297 steps and ascend 285 feet. Throughout your self-guided journey, you can rely on the 25 information panels or the free St Beatus app to learn more about your dramatic surroundings.

This ticket will provide you with admission to Château Chillon, which is a medieval castle nestled between the Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva. Upon arrival at the castle, you'll be able to pick up a map and a brochure available in 17 languages. During your self-guided tour, you'll have the opportunity to use touchscreen videos and explore the castle's rooms at your own pace. You'll also have access to temporary and permanent exhibitions of the castle.

Glide along the Vaudoise Riviera aboard a restored Belle Epoque boat and take in sweeping views of Montreux and Vevey as the shoreline passes by. The snow-capped Alps will frame the horizon and, along the way, you will see the terraced Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO Heritage site. The pace is relaxed, so you can sit back and let the landscape unfold. As you approach the Château de Chillon landing stage, you will experience a memorable arrival at this famous lakeside castle. A meal option is available on board with a reservation required; if you choose to eat, the meal will be paid on site. The cruise focuses on the scenery and the coastal towns, offering a calm way to enjoy the Riviera and its iconic landmarks.

From Interlaken, you’ll travel out of the city to Beatenberg in the foothills of the Swiss Alps for a paragliding experience that lifts you into the air on rising thermals. After a full safety briefing, you’ll strap into a tandem glider with your guide and take to the sky. The flight gives you a true bird’s-eye perspective as you glide above the landscape. Along the way you’ll enjoy sweeping panoramic views over Lake Thun and the snow-capped peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The small-group format, limited to 10 people, means your guide can give personal attention throughout the experience, helping you feel safe and comfortable as you soar.

This guided walk through Montreux focuses on the city’s musical past and the strong attachment Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the band Queen, had to the town. You will be accompanied by a guide while you follow an easy 1 km route. The experience combines live guiding with a multilingual interactive audio guide available in French, English (featuring Peter Freestone’s voice), German, Italian, Spanish and Russian. Along the way you will hear authentic and exclusive explanations and anecdotes based on the testimony of Peter Freestone, Freddie Mercury’s personal assistant for 12 years, with whom the guide has been in regular contact for over 20 years. Exclusive photos and videos are broadcast throughout the visit to help you feel immersed in Montreux of the 1980s as the stories unfold. The mix of personal testimony, images and local context gives a close look at the town’s musical heritage and Freddie Mercury’s link to it.

This beginner-friendly ski experience takes you from Interlaken into the Swiss Alps to the gentle slopes around Grindelwald. As you travel toward the Bodmi area, you’ll enjoy fine views over the north face of the Eiger. The setting is calm and well suited to first-time skiers. On arrival you’ll collect your equipment and meet your instructor before heading onto the Bodmi beginner slopes for a lesson. The session focuses on mastering the basics on the snow, and the small-group format — limited to just eight people — means you’ll receive personalised attention throughout. Along the way your instructor will guide you across the gentle terrain so you can practise and build confidence in a supportive environment.

You’ll be taught by a small team of ski professionals who ski for pleasure and bring that personal passion to every session. The team’s aim is to share their enthusiasm for skiing while using the most modern and effective teaching methods they know. Lessons will be led by people who both work and live the sport, so the approach will reflect current techniques and real experience on the snow. As you move through the experience, the instructors will focus on teaching skiing in a clear, practical way so you can apply new ideas on the slopes. Along the way, you’ll be guided by those who value skiing as a hobby and a craft, and who want to pass on what they’ve learned. The emphasis will remain on contemporary, effective instruction delivered by a small, committed team.

With this ticket, you’ll be able to take a return cable car ride to the summit of Schilthorn from the Stechelberg or Mürren valley stations, with a journey time of around 20 minutes.. Whichever station you choose to go from, you can enjoy stunning alpine scenery as you travel up the mountain. At the Birg midway station, you’ll have the chance to take part in the adventurous Thrill Walk before continuing your journey to the Schilthorn plateau. Here you can dine at the iconic Piz Gloria revolving restaurant, which also features James Bond attractions such as a museum, a cinema and a walk of fame.

You will take an incredible panoramic flight above the Mürren–Lauterbrunnen Valley. The flight will depart from Birg (2,700 metres / 8,000 feet) in the summer season and from Schilgrat in the winter season. Along the way you will have views of the three famous high peaks—Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau—rising above the valley. As the flight moves over the region, you will pass Gimmelwald and Mürren and fly past the Trummelbach Waterfalls. The experience will finish with a landing in Stechelberg. The description focuses on the sights and route you will travel, keeping the seasonal take‑off points and the named villages, waterfalls and peaks as described.