WINTER DIARY - Crans-Montana

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                          © Patrick Güller

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WINTER DIARY - Crans-Montana
NOT TO BE MISSED                                               25 and 26 February 2023

                                                               AUDI FIS ALPINE
From 2 December 2022 to 8 January 2023
                                                               SKI WORLD CUP WOMEN
ÉTOILE BELLA LUI FESTIVAL

                                                                                                                   © Deprez Photo
                                                               From 7 to 9 April 2023 | From 14 to 16 April 2023

                                         © Louis Dasselborne
                                                               CAPRICES FESTIVAL

                                                                                                                   © Caprices Festival
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9 and 10 December 2022 I Friday at 20.00 I Saturday at 17.00 and 19.00
                                                                                                   HANRO CRANS-MONTANA FASHION
                                                                                                   The boutiques in the resort are putting on a magical fashion show. The most
                                                                                                   famous brands in sports, fashion, accessories and lingerie will be revealing the
                                                                                                   latest trends on a heated terrace at Le Memphis.
                                                                                                   FREE I Le Memphis I www.crans-montana.ch/en/diary

                                                                                                   10 December 2022 I From 9.00 to 14.00
                                                                                                   ABRACADABRA
                                                                                                   Come and support this 100% charity event, which is all about sharing, solida-
                                                                                                   rity and generosity.
                                                                                                   FREE I Le Memphis I www.automobileclubcm.com

                                                                             © Louis Dasselborne
                                                                                                   11 December 2022 I From 15.00                                              CULTURE

                                                                                                   DREAM INTO OTHER PEOPLE’S DREAMS
                                                                                                   For the opening of the new exhibition at the Fondation Opale, come to see
                                                                                                   a hypnotic spiral dance performance, followed by a concert of contemporary

CALENDAR
                                                                                                   music (work by Anton Webern and Caroline Shaw).
                                                                                                   FREE I Fondation Opale I www.fondationopale.ch/en

                                                                                                   From 16 to 18 December 2022 I From 17.00 to 20.30
                                                                                                   PRADO LUXURY NIGHT
From 2 to 4 December 2022 I From 7 to 11 December 2022
From 16 December 2022 to 8 January 2023 I From 15.00 to 20.30                                      Three days of entertainment in the Rue du Prado, with the shops open at
                                                                                                   nighttime on Saturday. And if the weather allows it... a sledge run in the street!
ÉTOILE BELLA LUI FESTIVAL                                                                          FREE I Rue du Prado I www.crans-montana.ch/en/diary
The enchanting festival invites you to discover the magic of winter in the
heart of Crans-Montana, illuminated by the light of the Lantern Path..
FREE I Sporting Plaza I www.etoilebellalui.ch/en
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24 and 25 December 2022                                                 FAMILY   1 January 2023 I 17.00                                                   CULTURE

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS                                                           NEW YEAR GALA CONCERT
Spend Christmas with the family in the mountains, join the grand parade from     Immerse yourself in the world of the famous Vienna New Year Concerts with
Ycoor to the Etoile Bella Lui Festival on 24th, and have your photo taken with   Alexandre Kantorow, pianist and winner of the 2019 International Tchaikovsky
Father Christmas both days.                                                      Competition, and the Cameristi Orchestra from La Scala in Milan.
FREE I Sporting Plaza I www.crans-montana.ch/en/diary                            Le Régent Sports Centre I www.cmclassics.ch/en

27 December 2022 I 18.00                                               CULTURE   2 January 2023 I 17.00                                         CULTURE   FAMILY

SWISS CHRISTMAS CONCERT                                                          TINO FLAUTINO AND LÉO THE CAT
The famous Schola choir from Sion presents its Christmas concert in all four     A musical show for families, based on the tale Tino Flautino and Leo the cat,
Swiss national languages.                                                        with a flutist, a baroque ensemble, a narrator and illustrations.
Booking required I Crans chapel I www.swissmadeculture.ch                        Le Régent Sports Centre I www.cmclassics.ch/en

29 December 2022 I 18.00                                               CULTURE

THE 1920’S
Valais premiere of the film "Années 20" (2022), and meet the screenwriters
and actors Noémie Schmidt and Joris Avodo. In French.
Booking required I Cinécran I www.swissmadeculture.ch

31 December 2022 I From 23.00
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Several artists and DJs will take to the stage to celebrate 2022, followed
by an impressive light show and a festive countdown to mark the transition
to 2023.
FREE I Victoria Plaza I www.crans-montana.ch/en/diary

                                                                                                                                                             © Luciano Miglionico
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6 January 2023 I 18.00                                              CULTURE               15 January 2023 I From 9.00                                              SPORT

NEW WING OF THE FONDATION OPALE                                                           WINTER TRAIL DES PATROUILLEURS
The Fondation Opale is expanding. Meet the founder Bérengère Primat and                   Magnificent trail running race on snow above Crans-Montana, crossing from
Isabelle Evequoz, the architect commissioned for the extension. In French.                Aminona or Barzettes to the Driving Range.
Booking required I Fondation Opale I www.swissmadeculture.ch                              Driving Range I www.wintertrail.ch

14 January 2023 I From 17.30                                        SPORT                 21 January 2023 I 18.00                                                  CULTURE

NOCTURNE DU LOUP                                                                          GERMAINE’S SECRETS
Ski-mountaineering event for experienced sportsmen and women, amateurs,                   How can we stay helathy, even at 98? Herbalist Germaine Cousin shares her
hikers and families.                                                                      secrets with us. In French.
Les Violettes I www.nocturneduloup.ch                                                     Booking required I Cinécran I ww.swissmadeculture.ch

                                                                                          4 February 2023 I From 17.00 to 21.00                            SPORT   FAMILY

                                                                                          ICE DISCO
                                                                                          On the programme: ice skates, music and lights with a few dance steps on
                                                                                          ice for all ages, right in the heart of Crans-Montana. Skate hire available at
                                                                                          the rink.
                                                                                          Ycoor ice rink I www.crans-montana.ch/en/diary

                                                                                          4 February 2023 I 18.00                                                  CULTURE

                                                                                          THE HISTORY OF SWISS DIRECT DEMOCRACY
                                                                                          Olivier Meuwly looks at the evolution of direct democracy in Switzerland from
                                                                                          the perspective of a historian. In French.
                                                                                          Booking required I Cinécran I www.swissmadeculture.ch
                                                                       © Patrick Güller
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10 February 2023 I 18.00                                                 CULTURE   16 February 2023 I 18.30                                                      CULTURE

JEAN PLANQUE « THE EYE OF BEYELER »                                                PULSION WINTER FESTIVAL
Meet Florian Rodari, curator of the famous Jean Planque collection. In French.     Classical music concert organised by the HEMU Valais-Wallis Student Association.
Booking required I Cinécran I www.swissmadeculture.ch                              FREE I Fondation Opale I www.fondationopale.ch/en

11 February 2023 I 18.00                                                 CULTURE   From 16 to 19 February 2023                                                   SPORT

TO THE GLORY OF PAGANINI                                                           BARNES WINTER GOLF WEEK
Concert by the young and talented violinist Giuseppe Gibboni, winner of the        This golf tournament on snow offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy the
2021 Paganini Competition, accompanied on this occasion by soloists from           joys of golf in February, in this unique and friendly tournament.
the Menuhin Academy.                                                               Jack Nicklaus golf course I www.barneswintergolfweek.com
Saint-Christophe chapel I www.cmclassics.ch/en

                                                                                   17 February 2023 I from 17.00 to 21.00                                SPORT   FAMILY
11 and 12 February 2023
                                                                                   ICE DISCO
                                                                          SPORT

SWISS FREESKI TOUR & AUDI SNOWBOARD SERIES                                         On the programme: ice skates, music and lights with a few dance steps on ice
Once again this winter, Swiss freestylers will meet at the Crans-Montana           for all ages, right in the heart of Crans-Montana. Skate hire available at the rink.
snowpark for slopestyle and halfpipe competitions.                                 Ycoor ice rink I www.crans-montana.ch/en/diary
Alaïa Parks by Tudor I www.swissfreeskitour.ch

15 February 2023 I 18.00                                                 CULTURE

THE RELEVANCE OF OPERA TODAY
What is the relevance in society of opera in the world today? Aviel Cahn, direc-
tor of the Grand Théâtre in Geneva, shares his views. In French.
Booking required I Cinécran I www.swissmadeculture.ch

                                                                                                                                                                    © Louis Dasselborne
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17 February 2023 I 18.00                                                CULTURE   24 February 2023 I 18.00                                                CULTURE

THE ENCHANTED CLARINET                                                            A CENTURY OF FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
The amazing French clarinettist Pierre Génisson performs works by Haydn,          Meet Nathalie Herschdorfer, director of the Musée de l’Elysée, for a discussion
Mozart and Von Weber, accompanied by the Hermes Quartet.                          about the evolution of fashion photography. In French.
Saint-Christophe chapel I www.cmclassics.ch/en                                    Booking required I Cinécran I www.swissmadeculture.ch

18 February 2023 I 17.00                                                CULTURE   25 February 2023 I 18.00                                                CULTURE

MARTHA ARGERICH & FRIENDS                                                         DO YOU LIKE BRAHMS?
Concert by the pianist Martha Argerich, accompanied by pianist Akane Sakai        Exclusive concert by stars from La Scala in Milan featuring the work of Brahms.
as well as Michaël Guttman on the violin and Jing Zhao on the cello.              Violin, cello and piano.
Le Régent Congress Centre I www.cmclassics.ch/en                                  Saint-Christophe chapel I www.cmclassics.ch/en

18 and 19 February 2023                                                  SPORT

WOMEN’S EUROPEAN CUP
The next generation of alpine skiers will take on the formidable Mont Lachaux
piste with two women’s downhill races.
Mont Lachaux piste I www.skicm-cransmontana.ch/en

21 February 20233                                                        FAMILY

CARNAVAL
Put on your best fancy dress and come and sway to the rhythm of the music
on the ice rink for an unforgettable carnival ice disco! On the programme: face
painting, costumes, guggen music and a carnival atmosphere.
FREE I www.crans-montana.ch/en/diary

                                                                                                                                                              © cmclassics
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25 and 26 February 2023 I From 10.00
                                       SPORT                                        10 march 2023 I 18.00                                                    CULTURE

AUDI FIS ALPINE                                                                     A JOURNEY INTO SPACE WITH CLAUDE NICOLLIER
SKI WORLD CUP WOMEN                                                                 Meet the first Swiss astronaut. In French.
The best female skiers in the world will meet in Crans-Montana to compete on        Booking required I Le Régent Congress Centre I www.swissmadeculture.ch
the demanding Mont Lachaux piste.
Mont Lachaux piste I www.skicm-cransmontana.ch/en

                                                                                    1st April 2023                                                           SPORT

                                                                                    LA MATINALE DES DAMES
3 March 2023 I 18.00                                                      CULTURE
                                                                                    An open ski-mountaineering event scaling the famous Mont Lachaux piste,
MEDICINE FOR OUR TIMES                                                              which hosts the female World Cup skiers every year. Flash hike over 2.6 km
                                                                                    with 722 m of positive height gain.
Exchange with Alexandra Calmy, infectiologist, on the theme of active healthcare.
In French.                                                                          Mont Lachaux piste I www.matinaledesdames.ch

Booking required I Cinécran I www.swissmadeculture.ch

4 March 2023 I 18.00                                                      CULTURE

JOURNEY FROM THE 16 TO THE 21 CENTURY
                                  TH                ST

An original journey from the 16th to the 21st century with Henri Demarquette on
cello and the Sequenza 9.3 Choir, featuring the work of Bach, Purcell, Tavener
and Neuburger, etc.
Saint-Christophe chapel I www.cmclassics.ch/en

4 and 5 March 2023 I From 10.00 to 18.00                                   FAMILY

CHOCALTITUDE
Chocolate takes centre stage when lots of Swiss chocolatiers come to share
their art and passion. A whole world of delights and gourmet discoveries
awaits you.
Le Régent Congress Centre I www.chocaltitude.ch

                                                                                                                                                                 © Deprez Photo
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From 6 to 8 April 2023 I From 16.00 to 21.00
WINE AND TERROIR FAIR
Local wine producers from the Haut-Plateau region meet to present their
grand cru wines. Tastings and discovery are on the programme on this won-
derful occasion to enjoy and share local produce.
Le Régent Congress Centre I www.salonvinsterroir.ch

From 7 to 9 April 2023 I From 14 to 16 April 2023               CULTURE

CAPRICES FESTIVAL
Elected the best international electro festival in the world, Caprices Festival
celebrates its 20th anniversary with the best DJs on the planet and the return
of the live music that helped create the history of the festival.
www.capricesfestival.com

From 7 to 10 April 2023                                                   FAMILY

EASTER
Share some family fun on this giant egg hunt all over the resort. A chocolate
reward will be waiting for you at the end.
www.crans-montana.ch/en/diary

9 April 2023 I 17.00                                                      CULTURE

EASTER CONCERT
Traditional Easter concert by the Camerata Valais, soloists from La Scala and
La Léonardine mixed choir.                                                          Keep warm.
Montana-Village Church I www.cmclassics.ch/en
                                                                                    Ride on.
                                                                                    When the temp drops, the Mammut freeride collection gives you and your
                                                                                    partners the confidence to stay out longer. Always there for the next line,
                                                                                    its insulated cold-weather protection will keep you comfortable, even in
                                                                                    the harshest conditions.
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From 8 December 2022 to 19 March 2023*                                           FAMILY
                                                                                                             School holidays & weekends I From 13.00 to 16.30
                                                                                                             LA MAISON DE BIBI
                                                                                                             Bibi welcomes children to Snow Island to enjoy free activities such as snow
                                                                                                             painting, sledging races and snowman competitions.
                                                                                                             FREE I Severiano Ballesteros golf course I www.crans-montana.ch/en/maison_bibi

                                                                                                             From 2 December 2022 to 5 March 2023*                                            FAMILY

                                                                                                             SNOW ISLAND
                                                                                                             An island of leisure and downhill fun on the flats of the famous Severiano Bal-
                                                                                                             lesteros golf course! It’s the winter meeting point for families, with snowtubing
                                                                                                             and ski lifts for beginners and sledgers.

                                                                                      © Luciano Miglionico
                                                                                                             Severiano Ballesteros golf course I www.crans-montana.ch/en/snow_island

                                                                                                             From 10 December 2022 to 16 April 2023                                           CULTURE
                                                                                                             Wednesday to Sunday I From 10.00 to 18.00
                                                                                                             FONDATION OPALE
                                                                                                             The art centre presents "Dream into Other People’s Dreams", a poetic explora-

ALL WINTER                                                                                                   tion of the encounter between Yves Klein, a French artist known for his anthro-
                                                                                                             pometries, and his Australian counterparts.
                                                                                                             Lens I www.fondationopale.ch/en

From 2 December 2022 to 5 March 2023* I From 17.00 to 22.00                 FAMILY

LANTERN PATH
Immersed in nature, guided by flickering lanterns, discover even more
enchantment. Nestled in the heart of the forest, the " Bella Lui Mayens " vil-
lage and its typical little chalets will invite little ones to send their wishes to
the Bella Lui star by leaving them in the dream box. An enchanting expe-
rience that is a must, especially at nightfall.
FREE I Jack Nicklaus golf course I www.crans-montana.ch/en/lantern_path
                                                                                                             *Subject to change depending on snow conditions
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