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Lake Walk

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Nine lakes, ponds or reservoirs dug to retain water dot the Crans-Montana region. This route invites you to discover the plateau by passing from one to another, taking some breaks on the terraces. Some bodies of water are in the town, others more outside close to nature.

Open

easy

Distance 13.2 km

3:48 h

263 m

261 m

1,577 m

1,331 m

No fewer than nine lakes dot the Crans-Montana region: Etang Long, Lake Icogne, Lake Miriouges, Etang des Briesses, Lake de la Moubra, Etang Blanc, Lake Grenon, Lake d'Ycoor, Lake de Chermignon. This route will allow you to discover its riches.

Author’s recommendation

At Lake Moubra and Etang Long, you can swim in summer.

Arriving at the peaceful Lake des Miriouges, you will find places for a family picnic (remember to book here)

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

1,577 m

Lowest point

1,331 m

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Track types

Forested/wild trail

8.2 km

Road

4.8 km

Unknown

243 m

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Safety information

Follow the marked trails. Please respect the fauna, flora: nature.

Check the weather conditions before your departure.

Golf courses forbidden to pedestrians.

Crans-Montana Tourism & Congress declines all responsibility in case of accident.

Tips and suggestions

For any other information: https://www.crans-montana.ch/fr/activites/rando?ete

Roadbook

Scandia - le Plaza - Lake Icogne - Lake Miriouges - Etang des Briesses - Lake de la Moubra - Etang Blanc - le Plaza - Lake Grenon - Lake d'Ycoor - Lake de Chermignon - start of the Crans-Cry d'Er cable car - Scandia

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Centre de Congrès Le Régent
Lac d'Icogne
Etang des Miriouges
Place de pique-nique des Miriouges
La Moubra
Etang de la Moubra
Plage de la Moubra
Place de jeux - Lac Moubra
Place de jeux - Etang Long
Etang Long
Place de jeux - Promenade de l'Ehanoun
Place de jeux - Lac Grenon
Place de jeux - Place d'Ycoor
Etang d'Ycoor
Etang Grenon
Lac de Chermignon
Télécabine Crans - Cry d'Er

Public transport

The Crans-Montana resort is accessible from Sierre station with the SMC bus company or the funicular as well as from Sion station with postal buses.

The free shuttles from SMC bus company serve the whole Crans-Montana resort

The closest stop to the start of the hike is: Scandia. This stop is also directly accessible on the SMC Bus line 421 coming from Sierre via Chermignon.

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Directions

To reach Crans-Montana by car, take the A9 motorway exit (Rhône motorway) named "Sierre west". At the motorway exit, turn left and follow the signs indicating "Sierre". At the roundabout, turn right. Continue for 500 meters then at the entrance of Sierre, turn left towards "Crans-Montana". Once arrived in Crans-Montana, follow the signs to reach Etang Long parking. The journey duration is about 20 minutes.

Parking

Etang Long Parking

Address: Etang Long Parking, Route Touristique 21, 3963 Crans-Montana

Outdoor parking two minutes walk from the start of the hike

Coordinates

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2'602'341E 1'128'174N

46.304967, 7.469030

DMS

46°18'17.9"N 7°28'08.5"E

UTM

32T 382106 5129071

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Author’s map recommendations

Summer hiking map, available at the tourist office.

Walking map Crans-Montana-Sierre, edition mpa by orell füssli, 1:25,000, 2019 edition

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Equipment

Good walking shoes.

The weather changes quickly at altitude, plan clothes accordingly.

Localization

Parts of this content were machine translated from French.

User Questions

Warum ist die 5 Seen Wanderung crans montana geschlossen bzw. gesperrt.

Asked by Holger Chliborow

September 11, 2026

Laura Rey

Crans-Montana Tourisme & Congrès

Guten Tag, Die 5-Seen-Wanderung ist dieses Wochenende gesperrt, weil die Wildstrubel-Läufe stattfinden. Ein Teil der Strecke wird von den Läuferinnen und Läufern benutzt, insbesondere der Zugang zum Lac de Chermignon. Deshalb ist dieser Bereich vorübergehend gesperrt. Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis. Mit freundlichen Grüßen,

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Status

Open

Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

13.2 km

Duration

3:48 h

Ascent

263 m

Descent

261 m

Highest point

1,577 m

Lowest point

1,331 m

Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Geological highlights 'Healthy climate'

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Roadbook

Public transport

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Directions

Parking

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