Crans-Montana, Switzerland / Six Senses Crans-Montana

Soaking in the year-round sun at its prime location in Crans-Montana sits Six Senses’ Swiss enclave; ski-in/ski-out access and state-of-the-art relaxation encourage all thrill-seekers to gear up for the tracks that truly matter.

Crans-Montana can be somewhat unjustly overlooked, but with a brand like Six Senses (who has a keen intuition for incredible locations) opening its second ever ski-resort on the slopes, you’d be wrong to ignore how much it has to offer. The ski in/ski out position just five minutes from the main gondola, and the easy access to the chills and thrills is a tease for the many tracks to be made on the runs, also soon to host the 2027 Alpine World Ski Championships.

Energies are conveniently switched within the change of a boot, but nature is never lost to the indoors. Clever design and a constant touch with the pine-forests that envelop all three sides means there’s no need to compromise on all the scenery you came for. Take a dip in the spa with its glass walled vista of silvery birch trees, or watch the twinkling light of glistening snow form the backdrop to your outdoor cinema. Food too, is no stranger to the great beyond, with the signature Byakko’s Japanese restaurant being inspired by the legend of it’s mythical white mountain tiger. Take a quiet moment to step onto one of the many terraces, and you might just hear its roar controlling the winds beyond. 

Travel notes:

• 78 terrace rooms plus a three-bedroom apartment
• A two-hour train or car transfer from Geneva
• Everyone from the ski concierge and guest experience makers to the on-site personal trainers and nannies provide the empathetic Six Senses hospitality that they are known for
• State-of-the-art spa with nine treatment rooms, including Biohack Recovery Lounge using smart technology to optimise the body’s natural healing process
• Rooftop swimming pool with steam hammam and hot tub; plus a large pool indoors
• All-year round activities including mountain view golf, hiking, wine tasting, paragliding and mountaineering 

Six Senses Crans-Montana due to open in February 2023.