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2. La Zigzag (red)

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    Crans-Montana’s ski touring park (“Rando Parc”) contains 17 ski touring itineraries (green, blue, red and black) spread across 40km of marked and secured trails and featuring a total ascent of 8’000 metres.

    closed
    moderate
    Distance 5 km
    2:15 h
    755 m
    4 m
    2,259 m
    1,504 m
    The route skirts Lake Chermignon, takes a path through the forest under the blue gondolas and passes through Chetseron before finishing at Cry d’Er.

    Author’s recommendation

    With an alternative via Chetzeron
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    2,259 m
    Lowest point
    1,504 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 35.61%Road 1.09%Unknown 63.28%
    Forested/wild trail
    1.8 km
    Road
    55 m
    Unknown
    3.2 km
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    Safety information

    TIMETABLE

    Crans-Montana-Aminona SA oversees this activity during ski area opening hours.

    All users must check opening information for the trail they plan to cover before leaving.

    www.crans-montana.ch/en/etat

    Tel. +41 (0)848 22 10 12

    The trails are closed outside of ski lift operating hours and are not protected against dangers such as avalanches and snowcats fitted with winches. Danger of death!

    SOS: 144

    Tips and suggestions

    For further information : https://www.crans-montana.ch/en/randoparc/?hiver

    Roadbook

    Departure of the Crans-Cry d'Er cablecars - Lac de Chermignon - Merbé - Hôtel Chetzeron - Arrival of the Crans-Cry d'Er cablecars

     

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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    The resort of Crans-Montana is easily accessible from Sierre station with the SMC bus company or the funicular. The nearest stop to the start of this route is : Crans-Montana, Télé Cry d'Er.

    From Sion station, you should get a CarPostal bus for Crans-Montana and get off at the bus stop: Crans-Montana, Le Mèrignou.

    The free shuttle buses of the SMC bus company serve the whole resort of Crans-Montana. The nearest stop to this route is Crans-Montana, Télé Cry d'Er.

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    Directions

    To reach Crans-Montana by car, take the exit of the A9 motorway (Rhône motorway) called "Sierre ouest". At the motorway exit, turn left and follow the signs for "Sierre". At the roundabout, turn right. Continue for 500 metres, then at the entrance to Sierre, turn left following the signs for "Crans-Montana".

    Once you arrive in Crans-Montana, follow the signs that lead you to the cable cars and the Crans-Cry d'Er car park.

    The journey takes about 25 minutes. 

    Parking

    Parking Crans-Cry d'Er

    Address: Parking Crans-Cry d'Er, Route des Téléphériques, 3963 Crans-Montana

    Large paying car park with indoor (430) and outdoor (390) spaces.

    24h/24

    Coordinates

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    2'602'168E 1'128'589N
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    46.308707, 7.466787
    DMS
    46°18'31.3"N 7°28'00.4"E
    UTM
    32T 381942 5129490
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Rando Parc map, available at the tourist office

    Equipment

    RANDO PASS

    The ski lift companies are offering a “Rando Pass” allowing all hikers (whether on foot, skis or snowshoes) who do not have a ski pass (day, consecutive or Pass 365/365+/100) to make their way down in the cable cars or on the ski pistes in complete safety while the ski area is open.

    PRICES

    CHF 5.- per day | CHF 50.- for the winter season.

    On sale at all ski lift cash desks or on https://mycma.idticketing.ch/webshop/forfaits-ski-snowpark/crans-montana/en


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    closed
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5 km
    Duration
    2:15 h
    Ascent
    755 m
    Descent
    4 m
    Highest point
    2,259 m
    Lowest point
    1,504 m
    Public-transport-friendly Scenic Refreshment stops available Cableway ascent/descent High-altitude ski tour Forest roads Clear area Forest Linear route

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