Crans-Montana
Town in Switzerland
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- Crans-Montana ( French: [kʁɑ̃ mɔ̃tana] ) is a municipality and ski resort in the predominantly French-speaking district of Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.
- The ski resort Crans-Montana was created through the fusion of the two centres of Crans and Montana, and is split between three municipalities, namely Crans-Montana, Icogne, and Lens.
- It became an independent municipality in 1905 when it separated from Lens.
- In 1286 it was mentioned as Moleing .
- Montana Montana is first mentioned in 1243 as Montana .
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WikipediaCrans-Montana (French: [kʁɑ̃ mɔ̃tana]) is a municipality and ski resort in the predominantly French-speaking district of Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. The municipality was formed through the merger of Chermignon, Mollens, Montana and Randogne municipalities on 1 January 2017. The ski resort Crans-Montana was created through the fusion of the two centres of Crans and Montana, and is split between three municipalities, namely Crans-Montana, Icogne, and Lens.
Chermignon is first mentioned in 1228 as Chermenon and Chirminon. It became an independent municipality in 1905 when it separated from Lens.
Mollens is first mentioned about 1250 as Molaen. In 1286 it was mentioned as Moleing. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Molei; however, that name is no longer used.
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