Why Crans-Montana?
- A sunny plateau at 1,500 m with Alpine views
- Valais lump-sum taxation - an HNWI hotspot
- Le Regent International School on site
- Lex Koller resort status, quotas available
- An established French/English community over the decades
Market data Crans-Montana (Q1 2026)
The property market in Crans-Montana shows a rising trend, with prices up 4.7% year-on-year. Villas and detached houses trade at a median of CHF 17'000/m², apartments at CHF 13'500/m².
Taxes in Crans-Montana
Municipal tax rate: 130%
Property transfer tax (buyer): 2.2%
Imputed rental value factor: 70% of market rental value
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Location & infrastructure
- Public transport: SMC funicular from Sierre, Sion Airport (40 min.), Geneva (2h30)
- Distance to lake: 0m
- Schools: Le Regent International School (Crans-Montana) - an international school on site
Micro-locations in Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana is divided into several neighbourhoods and districts with distinct characteristics:
Crans-sur-Sierre
Crans-sur-Sierre is the premium heart of the plateau, with a luxury promenade and international boutiques.
Features: Crans centre · Luxury promenade · Boutiques
Premium price range: CHF 20'000–32'000/m²
Montana-Vermala
Montana-Vermala offers panoramic southern views over the Pennine Alps, with a quiet residential setting.
Features: Panoramic southern views · Quiet · HNWI families
Premium price range: CHF 17'000–27'000/m²
Plans-Mayens
Plans-Mayens brings together the most exclusive chalets on the plateau, with private views and international residents.
Features: Prime hillside location · Private chalets · Exclusive views
Premium price range: CHF 22'000–38'000/m²
Frequently asked questions about Crans-Montana
- What is the tax rate in Crans-Montana?
- The municipal coefficient varies among the 7 municipalities of the plateau (around 130%). The Canton of Valais permits lump-sum taxation - Crans-Montana is one of the international HNWI hotspots.
- What do chalets cost in Crans-Montana?
- The median price is CHF 17,000/m2. Crans-sur-Sierre reaches CHF 20,000-32,000/m2 and Plans-Mayens CHF 22,000-38,000/m2. Off-market transactions in the segment above CHF 8 million.
- Can foreign nationals buy in Crans-Montana?
- Crans-Montana enjoys Lex Koller resort status. Annual quotas are available; the French/English community, established over the decades, facilitates integration.
- How good is access to Crans-Montana?
- SMC funicular from Sierre station (15 min.). Sion Airport (40 min. by car), Geneva (2h30 by car). A heliport on the plateau for private jets.
- Is there an international school in Crans-Montana?
- Yes - Le Regent International School in Crans-Montana offers international (IB) education for HNWI families. It is one of the plateau's key arguments compared with Verbier or Zermatt.
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Discreet consultationSource: IAZI, Wüest Partner, FSO, FSO municipality profile, cantonal tax authority. Average values Q1 2026. Not an individual valuation.