Crans-Montana is a town in the Alps, in the Swiss canton of Valais. The town was formed when two local villages, Crans and Montana, combined into one entity. For the past 50 years, Crans-Montana derived its fame as a ski resort, and most of tourist staying in Crans Montana hotels are there for the slopes. The town's location on a broad plateau above the Rhone River valley offers access to several mountain peaks, including several that offer downhill skiing throughout the year, thanks to the nearby presence of a massive un-melted glacier. In addition to skiing, the town is famous for its golf. The European Masters golf tournament in September attracts some of the best golfers in the world.
Crans-Montana's biggest attractions are the Crans-Montana ski resort, the 18-hole Severiano Ballesteros Golf Course, and the Plaine Morte Glacier, which has a top elevation of 3000 m. Hotels in Crans-Montana are easily found through sites like EasyToBook.com. Many Crans-Montana cheap hotels and discount hotels in Crans-Montana have listings on the Internet.