Crans-Montana is known to many travelers as a permanent venue for interesting sporting events and celebrations. Most sports competitions and relays are held here in the winter, they have always been popular entertainment for tourists. The annual cross-country skiing competition called La Foulee Blanche is organized here in January. Fans of unusual winter sports will be interested in visiting the resort in February when snowboarding and carving competitions are held here.
One of the most interesting events in the resort’s calendar is the annual Hot-Air Balloon Festival. Enthusiasts from many European countries take part in it. On these festive days, one can admire dozens and dozens of incredibly beautiful balloons rising into the sky. Guests of the event are offered interesting entertainment - they can fly a balloon accompanied by experienced instructors. During such an air tour you can admire Lake Geneva, marvelous alpine landscapes and villages and cities located in these places.
If in winter Crans-Montana is overcome by the spirit of ski competitions, then with the advent of summer there comes a time for another sport - golf. Golf courses located throughout its territory are among the best in Europe, they are chosen for holding the annual Omega European Masters. During the competition, you can watch how famous golfers play, and when the tournament ends, golf centers are at complete disposal of guests again.
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