Crans-Sur-Sierre between golf history and a winter promenade

Crans-Sur-Sierre combines a long golf history with offerings from the Golf Academy and a seasonal winter promenade. If you are looking for a hotel, it helps to decide in advance what you want to focus on during your stay: are you mainly interested in the tournament’s history, a course or the winter trail? These topics raise different questions when planning your dates.

Golf history and tournaments

The Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre traces the history of its course back to the opening of the first nine holes in 1906. The club is located at an altitude of 1,500 metres and is promoted as one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. The Swiss Open was first held in Crans-Sur-Sierre in 1939. In 1983, the Open de Suisse was renamed the European Masters; the European Masters continues to be held every year on the Haut-Plateau. The dates vary from year to year.

The historical dates mark different milestones: 1906 marks the beginning with the first nine holes, 1939 the first Swiss Open held in Crans-Sur-Sierre, and 1983 the renaming of the Open de Suisse. If the European Masters is the reason for your trip, take the dates of that year’s edition into account when planning your hotel stay. The fact that it is held annually does not establish a specific calendar date.

Golf Academy and course access

The Golf Academy offers introductory and advanced courses. The course types have different focuses: one introduces participants to golf, while the other provides further training. As course formats and seasonal availability may change, check which offerings suit your planned dates before travelling.

For children aged 4 to 14, the Academy organises fun courses from mid-July to mid-August. If one of these courses is important to your travel plans, check the specific dates and age groups in advance. This lets you take both the course dates and your child’s age into account.

A certificate showing an “Exact Handicap” is required to access the Severiano Ballesteros course. Access requirements may change, so check the club’s current conditions before visiting.

Winter promenade and travel season

A winter promenade starts on Rue Centrale in the centre of Crans and leads onto the snow-covered Jack Nicklaus golf course. The trail’s seasonal nature makes winter the key time to consider. Check the conditions and access arrangements before visiting. The certificate requirement applies to the Severiano Ballesteros course; the winter promenade, by contrast, leads to the Jack Nicklaus course.

This gives you several points to consider when choosing your hotel dates: the European Masters is held every year, but its dates vary; the fun courses for children run from mid-July to mid-August; and the promenade is a seasonal winter trail. Plan your travel dates around the event or activity that matters most to you, and check the relevant dates if you are attending an event or course.

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