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Switzerland: Weekend in Crans-Montana

Relaxation and Skiing in Crans-Montana

Hi everyone! Back on the front page, this article of Crans-Montana to help you to organize your trip in this beautiful destination. Enjoy your reading!

In the afternoon, we arrive in Montana in the Valais canton. Then we take a ride into a caterpillar to reach the Chetzeron hotel. Stunning landscape with snow, the magic of the Swiss Alps! Located at an altitude of 2112 m on the slopes of the Crans-Montana ski area: the Chetzeron offers a sleek design quite Japandi, in a former gondola station (photos “The hotel” below and photo of the swimming pool in “Day 1” below). From the warm welcome to the excellent dinner with regional products, to the comfort of the room with panoramic views of the moutain peaks and the valley, as well as the really cool team: everything is great! I could be able to spend my stay without leaving the hotel!

Day 1: snowshoeing, early departure from the hotel under a bright sun. Sporty snowshoe descent! Especially when you find yourself on ski slopes (oops!)… Crans-Montana has 140 km of marked ski slopes, including 14 blue, 39 red, 8 black and 40 km marked and secure paths for ski touring routes. Well yes, we got lost on snowshoes. After walking along a few ski slopes, we finally found the restaurant where we reserved for lunch. In the early afternoon, we go up in the cable car to the Plaine Morte glacier at 3000 meters above sea level. Stunning setting, brisk air and blinding (photos “Day 1: Snowshoes & Glacier” below).

Day 2: skiing in overcast weather. Refresher course with an instructor from the ESS (Swiss Ski School). Months and months without skiing, an eternal beginner/intermediate level. Then we take real descents and I am euphoric (photos “Skiing & Fooding” below). Lunch at the restaurant Cry d’Er Club d’Altitude. Tired, I spend the rest of the afternoon in the swimming pool of the Hotel Royal in Crans. More traditional than the Chezteron, this hotel has a gastronomic restaurant, Le Cadre Royal. Rooms are comfortable and the service is pleasant and professional. I really enjoy my stay. For our last evening, we have a dinner at the Mosaic: simple and tasty cuisine (photos “Skiing & Fooding” below).

The Chetzeron Hotel

Day 1 : Snowshoes & Glacier

Day 2: Skiing & Fooding

The Hotel Royal

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

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Many thanks to Crans Montana and My Switzerland for this beautiful invitation. As always, these are my opinions.

Suisse: Week-end à Crans-Montana

Détente et ski à Crans-Montana

Bonjour à tous! A nouveau à la une du blog, cet article ski et détente, pour vous aider à organiser votre séjour à Crans-Montana. C'est bientôt l'hiver et le ski. Bonne lecture!

Arrivés dans l’après-midi à Montana dans le canton du Valais, nous montons dans une chenillette, pour rejoindre l’hôtel Chetzeron. Le paysage est superbe : la neige, les Alpes! Situé à 2112 m d’altitude sur les pistes du domaine skiable de Crans-Montana : le Chetzeron offre un design épuré, assez japandi, dans une ancienne gare de télécabine (photos “L’hôtel”, ci-dessous et photo de la piscine “Jour 1”). De l’accueil chaleureux à l’excellent dîner (composé de produits régionaux), au confort de la chambre avec vues panoramiques sur les sommets et la vallée, ainsi que l’équipe très chouette : tout est top! Je pourrai passer mon séjour sans quitter l’hôtel!

Le premier jour : raquettes, départ matinal de l’hôtel sous un magnifique soleil. Sportive, la descente en raquettes lorsque l’on se retrouve sur des pistes de ski (no comment, LOL!)… Crans-Montana compte 140 km de réseau de pistes balisées, dont 14 pistes bleues, 39 rouges, 8 noires et 40 km de chemins balisées et sécurisés pour des itinéraires de ski de randonnées. Donc oui, nous nous sommes perdus avec nos raquettes. Après avoir longé quelques pistes de ski, nous avons enfin trouver le restaurant, où nous devions déjeuner. En début d’après-midi, nous montons en cabine téléférique, au glacier de la Plaine Morte à 3000 mètres d’altitude. Le cadre est grandiose, l’air vif et le soleil aveuglant (photos “Jour 1 : Raquettes et glacier”, ci-dessous).

Second jour : ski par temps couvert! Petite remise à niveau avec un moniteur de l’Ecole Suisse de Ski. Des mois et des mois sans skier, un niveau d’éternelle débutante/intermédiaire. A fil de la matinée, on prend de vraies descentes et je suis euphorique (photos “Ski et gastronomie”, ci-dessous). Déjeuner au restaurant Cry d’Er Club d’altitude. Fatiguée, je passerai le reste de l’après-midi dans la piscine de l’hôtel Royal, à Crans. Plus traditionnel que le Chezteron, cet hôtel a un très bon restaurant gastronomique, Le Cadre Royal. Ses chambres sont confortables et le service est agréable et professionnel, on s’y sent bien. Pour notre dernier soir, dîner au Mosaic: cuisine simple et goûteuse (photos “Ski et gastronomie”, ci-dessous).

L’hôtel Chetzeron

Jour 1 : raquettes & glacier

Jour 2 : ski & gastronomie

L’hôtel Royal à Crans

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

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Un grand merci à l’Office du tourisme de Crans-Montana et My Switzerland pour cette superbe invitation. Comme toujours, ce sont mes opinions.

Spain, Ibiza: Can Lluc Hotel Rural

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Ibiza Confidential

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The Countryside With Style And Simplicity

To go to Can Lluc Hotel Rural, we took a taxi. Honestly, it’s the simplest way: the road ends with a track of red earth. What a pleasure to discover the property of 11 bedrooms, 14 one-bedroom villas and 2 large villas! Lovely welcome, lush gardens, beautiful swimming pool with a panoramic view of hills and orchards. The old and modern architecture discreetly blends into the decor. Far from the noise and traffic jams of Evissa.

Chic and intimate countryside to enjoy Ibiza differently. Our room has a small shaded terrace, near the swimming pool. Inside the room, the rustic decoration is in the Mediterranean style with floor tiles, wood and thick stone walls : simple, practical and comfortable, without unnecessary objects. There are a small fireplace for the winter season, air conditioning, mini bar and television. The large bathroom is bright and the bedding of good quality. A little cocoon. This summer, two new villas with very contemporary decoration have been added.

We had planned a thousand things to do: a trip to the north of the island, a dinner at Aubergine… But from the moment we arrived, we didn’t want to move. The swimming pool deserted during daytime by the customers who visited the island, has become our swimming pool. Swimming, enjoying the view, swimming,. And why not a mini trek in the surroundings, or cycling… Farniente (idleness). The excellent breakfast is presented and served with taste. And the dinner cooked by the chef is delicious too. We sit down on the large terrace, surrounded by vegetation. Dreamily, I watch the night fall slowly. This is the South… beautiful South!

                              The pictures Of The Hotel Below
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The Bedroom And Swimming Pool

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Delicious Breakfast And Restaurant

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In The Middle of Nature

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Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

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Many thanks to the owners and team of the Can Lluc Hotel Rural for this beautiful invitation. As always, these are my opinions.