Montana
Switzerland · Canton du ValaisCH
Former municipality of Valais, Switzerland
Montana is a former municipality in the district of Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It was one of the six municipalities that form the ski resort Crans-Montana. On 1 January 2017 the former municipalities of Chermignon, Mollens (VS), Montana and Randogne merged to form the new municipality of Crans-Montana.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,386
- Coordinates
- 46.313, 7.488
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Elevation
- 1495 m
Overview of Montana
Located in Canton du Valais, Switzerland, Montana is best described as a small settlement. The population is roughly 2,386. It sits at about 1,495 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights sports, wellness and nature above everything else. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Montana
Sports in Montana
(7)Looking for sports? Montana has Golf, Hunting, Skateboard, Skiing and Slopes. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Montana.
Wellness in Montana
(4)Under wellness, Montana is tagged with Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Turkish Baths. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Montana.
Nature in Montana
(3)For nature, expect Countryside, Desert and Walkways. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Montana.
Nightlife in Montana
(3)Montana records Bars, Casinos and Nightlife under nightlife. Everything listed here comes from what Montana is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Montana
(3)Montana records Jet Skiing, Surf and Water Skiing under water sports. It is a direct read of Montana's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Montana
(2)On the adventure side, Montana offers Abseiling and Escape Room. Everything listed here comes from what Montana is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Montana
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Montana through a larger town in Canton du Valais; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Zurich.
Similar destinations
Places near Montana that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Montana known for?
- Montana is mainly a destination for sports, wellness and nature, set in Canton du Valais, Switzerland with around 2,386 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Montana?
- You can plan around Golf, Hunting, Skateboard, Skiing and Slopes in Montana. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Montana?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Montana located?
- Administratively, Montana sits in Canton du Valais, Switzerland — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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