Lakes, Forests, Ski Trains: All About Swiss Town Where Bar Fire Killed Dozens

Crans Montana Blast: Crans-Montana is located in the southwest of Switzerland, in the French-speaking part of the canton Valais.

01 Jan 2026, 08:54 · NDTV

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Fire broke out at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana ski resort during New Year's celebrations
Over 100 people were inside; dozens reported dead and many injured in the blaze
Crans-Montana is a Swiss resort known for skiing, hiking, golf, and tourist attractions

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A fire at a bar in a luxury ski resort in the Swiss Alps during New Year's celebrations has left several people dead and injured, police in Switzerland said early on Thursday. The fire started around 1:30 am (local time) in a bar called 'Le Constellation' in the Alpine ski resort municipality of Crans-Montana, police spokesperson Gaetan Lathion said.

"More than a hundred people were in the building, and we are seeing many injured and many dead," he said, adding the investigators were working to determine the cause of the blaze.

"We're just at the beginning of our investigation, but this is an internationally renowned ski resort with lots of tourists," Lathion said.

A reception centre and helpline have been established for impacted families. A news conference was scheduled by police for 10 am (local time) in Crans-Montana.

Police said several dozen people are presumed dead, with more than 100 injured.

About Crans-Montana Ski Town

Crans-Montana is located in the southwest of Switzerland, in the French-speaking part of the canton Valais. The place is a popular holiday destination because of its variety of summer and winter activities, its shopping and gastronomic offer and the unique panorama.

It is located just 40 kilometres (25 miles) north of the Matterhorn and approximately two hours from the Swiss capital of Bern.

The town is home to 87 miles of trails and is popular with British tourists.

With its nine lakes, Alpine forests and meadows, Crans-Montana is enchanting in summer. During winter, it offers snowy slopes and hiking trails up to the glacier plateau for cross-country ski trails and toboggan runs. It also has a snow park and one of the largest Swiss ice rinks in the heart of the town.

Crans-Montana is also known for its first-class golf courses in a unique mountain ambiance. The Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club hosts the Omega European Masters every year, the most spectacular venue of the tour. Crans-Montana also offers a golf academy and a year-round indoor golf centre.

According to the BBC, at the end of January, the Crans-Montana resort is due to host a speed skiing event called the FIS World Cup.

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