After having spoken so much about the splendid locations and magnificent landscapes that dot this beautiful town in the canton of Valais in Switzerland, we have not yet told you about the many shops in Crans Montana.
So, whether it is your obsession or a simple pastime matters little, shopping is essential in any self-respecting holiday. Fortunately, even in this respect, Crans-Montana does not disappoint the expectations of its guests.
While strolling along the Rue Centrale and the Rue du Prado, you cannot help but be enchanted by the mix of lights and colours surrounding the shop windows of the manyshops scattered along these streets of Crans Montana.
The shops of Crans-Montana include top brands that have found fertile ground in view of the large number of tourists arriving in the town during both summer and winter.
Don't forget, too, all those ski and golf enthusiasts who will find their own Nirvana here with the Snowpark, for skiing at an altitude of almost 3000 metres, and the Crans-sur-Sierre, one of the world's most famous golf clubs.
At Crans-Montana, sportsmen and women will be spoilt for choice when it comes to shops selling articles dedicated to them.
Standing out above the rest is certainly the Avalanche Pro Shop, located in the PlaceduMarché and considered by many to be the best sports shop in the area.
The Avalanche Pro Shop is the best in the area.
Here you will find an extremely competent team waiting to help you choose the best item to buy or simply rent, including jackets, boots, skis, snowboards, and bikes, all of many different brands to please everyone.
A special mention must be made of the customer service even after the purchase, as the team members are ready at any time to save your holiday by fixing your damaged equipment in record time!
In case you don't find what you're looking for here, another well-known sports shop in the area is Alex Sports, which is more centred than the previous one as it is located on the Rue du Prado and has been guaranteeing quality for more than 70 years!
If, on the other hand, you're looking for clothes shops to replenish your wardrobe, well, you'll have to pinch yourself to believe what your eyes will see. Along the Rue du Prado, you will find top-of-the-range products for both sexes in shops such as Prada, Moncler, Louis Vuitton, Vietti, Absolut Cashmere, Zadig et Voltaire, Loro-Piana and Rossignol Store. The list goes on with the beautiful shops in the Rue Centrale (a few hundred metres from the Rue du Prado) such as Napapijri, Carmelo Boutique and Monica Ghelli Lingerie. Obviously, friendliness is the watchword in all these establishments, so be prepared to be delighted by the welcome as well as the excellent products.
Of course, a self-respecting outfit should not be without accessories, which is why the shops in Crans-Montana also offer a wide choice of costume jewellery and watch shops where you can look for the ring, necklace, bracelet, watch or wallet of your dreams. You can choose from shops such as Montblanc, Swatch, Omega, SaegesserMontres et Bijoux and La Joaillerie De Crans-Chopard to find countless models from top brands to show off at the best bargains.
Are you spending the holiday with your children and see them bored and tired of wandering around all these toy shops in Crans Montana for adults? Then take them To AuParadisdes Enfants, a toy shop where you will see your children reinvigorated and ready to indulge in the search for a new toy.
Another unmissable stop is Marina La Boutique, a small but very nice shop where craftsmanship is the main feature. Here, in fact, you will find unique pieces of the highest quality created by the owner Marina, who is also ready to tell you the story behind her creations. Dolls made of wool, cotton and linen, sewn by hand and without the use of chemicals, will make the perfect gift for your little ones.
In these two shops, you will also have the opportunity to choose small souvenirs, such as magnets, bags, towels, to take to the rest of your family or friends.
If you want to personalise a gift for a special person, the Creativlaser shop is just the thing for you.
As the name suggests, using a laser you can have a name or dedication imprinted on the product of your choice, including a suitcase, a Swiss slate, glasses, cups, a Swiss army knife, a towel, a thermos flask, cigars and much more. The result will not only be original, but truly spectacular.
As you have no doubt guessed, Crans-Montana will truly satisfy any of your shopping desires, so get ready for an unprecedented shopping spree!