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Raining and Shining View

Raining and Shining View, Montana

 illa Says:  In this picture, on the right hand side you can see it's raining, probably heavily; however, on the right hand side, it's sunshine on the peaks. 

Mountains!

Mountains!, Montana

 illa Says:  What am I talking about? You must see mountains? The mountains are everywhere. How can you avoid not seeing them? Well, still, I love seeing the snow peaked mountains and never get tired of watching them. I am just here to remind you not forgetting admiring them. 

Hotels  

Aparthotel Helvetia Intergolf

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H'tel Mt-Paisible

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The View from the Terrasse

The View from the Terrasse, Montana

 illa Says:  At sunset. 

This is the staircases going up to bedroom

This is the staircases going up to bedroom, Montana

 illa Says:  There are two bedrooms. 

Terrasse des Alpes: Appartment Stay

Terrasse des Alpes: Appartment Stay, Montana

 illa Says:  I stayed more than one week in Montana, so it made renting an appartment (chalet style) room possible. Normally the rooms require for one week stay at least. It's comfortable, cozy, and spacious. With all the cookers and dishwares it's possible to make your own food.I booked... 

Transportation  

Urbain Bus Services: Gratuit!

Urbain Bus Services: Gratuit!, Montana

 illa Says:  My French is very limited, however, I do know a few words including this Gratuit. There are scheduled buses going Crans, Montana, Barzettes, Violettes, Vignettes, Aminona, Lac Moubra, Vermala, Plans Mayen.... All free charge. It's called SMC company.The picture shows me... 

Autobus and Funiculaire from Sierre

Autobus and Funiculaire from Sierre, Montana

 illa Says:  There are buses from Sierre to Montana, going the winding mountain road. What is more popular is Funiculaire (cable car) from Sierre to Montana. From Sierre train station, walking along with the red line on the ground and you'll find the Funiculaire station. The trip takes... 

Local Customs  

Visit the Colombire Alpine Museum

Visit the Colombire Alpine Museum, Montana

 illa Says:  Being an old cheese making mountain house, this museum is located in Aminona. It's very interesting to learn from the guided visit the various stages in the manufacturing process of cheese and butter making, as well as to see how people lived in the 1930's.It opens from end... 

What to Pack  

If Possible, Bring with you what you need

If Possible, Bring with you what you need, Montana

 illa Says:   Clothes, shoes, food...Things are expensive in this town. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Wild Flowers on the Road

Wild Flowers on the Road, Montana

 illa Says:  There are a lot of them, white, pink, red, purple, blue... 

There are even Oriental stuff

There are even Oriental stuff, Montana

 illa Says:  This place looks very Nepalese. 

Open Market

Open Market, Montana

 illa Says:  This one lasted for two days. I just happened to see it as I stayed closeby. There are some interesting items, and also food, cafe... very good atmosphere. If you check at information center, they may have some brochures on the most recent market time. 

Horse Jumping Show

Horse Jumping Show, Montana

 illa Says:  It happens every July in Crans for two weeks. I enjoyed watching it twice this year. 

Strawberry, Heyhey

Strawberry, Heyhey, Montana

 illa Says:  You'd probably go picnicing like me when you take a day or half day walk on the trails. Then the mountain offers you very fresh dessert --- the wild strawberries! Fresh, juicy, sweet, savory... 

Yellow Signboards for Walkers

Yellow Signboards for Walkers, Montana

 illa Says:  You see them all the way. 

Walking Trails in the Mountains

Walking Trails in the Mountains, Montana

 illa Says:  Even if you walk everyday here, you can have different trails... and a free bus ride can take you a little further to start your walks. The trails are very well marked so you can never get lost. In summer time, it's just so beautiful and so much fun to walk around the lovely... 

Sports & Outdoors  

A Region of Walking

A Region of Walking, Montana

 illa Says:  Botanical walking, walks in the alpine pastures, its picturesque landscapes, its authentic tastes...You can get a copy of the walkers' map and let it take you along new paths, along the waterway, the transhumance paths, the Mille-path... 

Skiing

Skiing, Montana

 illa Says:  Come in winter and you'll enjoy skiing or snowboarding in the mountain as close as the town.The pictures shows the ski slope in summer time. 

Golf

Golf, Montana

 illa Says:  There are 6 world class golf courses as well as two courses open to players without a handicap in Crans-Montana. It's a veritable golf destination in the heart of the Alps, in an exceptional panorama.The Omega European Masters at Crans-Montana is the second most important... 

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Q:  I was wondering if anyone had any great pictures of Montana they wanted to share. I have a bunch posted, but I was wondering what... 

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Crans-Montana in Summer

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  Crans-Montana is surely better known for its winter season, when skiers come from all over the world. However, my month spent here is in July, so I found it quite quiet. Nevertheless, everyday lovely... 

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Crans-Montana

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 crans-montana - best view of the suisse alps. enjoy the panoramic view from cry d'er... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Montana. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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