100 ANS
100 years of history… that's something to celebrate!!
1926-2026
2026, a special year for the Red Legends…
For 100 years, ESS Crans-Montana has navigated the decades by adapting to the changing landscape of snow sports. Today, it continues this tradition by developing year-round activities. Let yourself be surprised by our history and travel back in time through the images and anecdotes available on this page. Enjoy your visit!
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100 YEARS OF HISTORY AT A GLANCE
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1926
1946
1946
Hickory skis, a makeshift ski lift, improvised instructors: two ambitious men found two ski schools.
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1946
1966
1966
In the 1950s, the social and solidarity economy (ESS) of the High Plateau benefited from the ski boom, a growing ski area and modernization.
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1966
1986
1986
After half a century of teaching, our ski schools are reaching the peak of their first golden age.
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1986
2006
2006
In the early 1990s, snowboarding provided gliding sensations incomparable to those of skiing.
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2006
2026
2026
In 2016, the two schools decided to join forces for the benefit of clients and to become more professional.
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100 years of history in 1 minute
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100 years of history to celebrate
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Magazine
100 years of history to remember
A century of history
Discover, through anecdotes, testimonials and highlights, the 100-year history of our Ski School in a high-end magazine.
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Together to celebrate our 100 years