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Background
The resorts of Crans-Montana in Valais and Adelboden-Lenk in the Bernese Oberland have been studying a cable link between their ski areas since spring 2024. The project would connect the Plaine Morte glacier to Lenk. The municipalities and tourism players of both regions commissioned an independent feasibility study. The project is already being challenged, according to Le Nouvelliste.
The key points
The study confirms the technical feasibility of a cable car link between Crans-Montana and Adelboden-Lenk, according to Le Nouvelliste. It was presented to the Bernese public on Wednesday 11 November 2026. The journey would take around 30 minutes.
The authors examined 59 route variants. They selected two routes based on environmental impact, connections to public transport and tourist appeal. The first would run via Metsch and the Gletscherhorn, north of the Plaine Morte glacier. The second would pass via the Weisshorn, further west.
Key figures
- 150 to 200 million francs : estimated cost of the link
- 30 minutes : journey time between the two ski areas
- 59 variants : routes studied, two of which were retained
What it means for businesses
- Crans-Montana cable cars and tourism : a direct link with the Bernese Oberland would broaden the offer, given the tourism potential the study describes as “proven”.
What's next
- Decisive milestone planned in 2028.
- Possible completion by 2040.
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