Quebec Ski Areas Opening For Season
The cold season has just started and the ski resorts of Quebec are in full preparation for a ski season that promises to be exceptional. The sales of seasonal subscriptions suggest that the enthusiasm for board sports has not dissipated since last winter, quite the contrary. Snow cannons began to blow across the province. In addition to Sommet Saint-Sauveur which welcomed its first customers of the season last Friday, it is Tremblant's turn to open its slopes today. Other ski resorts should open in the coming days, particularly in the Laurentians, Lanaudière and Montérégie regions. Snow sports enthusiasts can consult maneige.ski for the snow conditions and the opening date of their favorite resort.
“At the dawn of the ski season, while several measures are in place to ensure everyone's safety, we wish an excellent winter season to board sports enthusiasts and we are calling on their collaboration, once again this year, to respect the rules in force and ensure the smooth running of the season, underlines Yves Juneau, President and CEO of the Association des stations de ski du Québec. The ski resorts have made every effort to offer quality and diversified skiing, as much for neophytes as for the most experienced. "
New for the season
The managers of Quebec ski resorts, always on the lookout for the best ways to offer a ski experience beyond the expectations of skiers, promise great new features this season . Several stations have been equipped with RFID technology to simplify the entire process of ticket purchase and validation at the ski lifts, as well as online ticket offices or self-service ticketing kiosks.
Beginners will have the pleasure of making their first turns in new, redesigned and improved learning zones, notably at Ski Saint-Bruno, Ski La Tuque and Versant Avila du Sommet Saint-Sauveur. In addition, freestyle skiers and snowboarders will be able to compete in new snow parks at Mont-Vidéo and Owl's Head, as well as at Ski Montcalm, where the new freestyle zone will allow a club to be set up. competition dedicated solely to this practice.
Skiers from all regions of Quebec will also be able to enjoy better snow conditions thanks to the addition of more efficient snow cannons, which will allow a more efficient snowmaking system throughout the province.
Alpine hikers will be delighted to know that new ascent trails are planned at Mont Bellevue, Mont Orignal, Vallée du Parc, Mont Miller and Gleason. Two new regular ski trails will also be accessible to skiers and snowboarders in Val d'Irène, while three new trails will be available at Sommet Saint-Sauveur and one in addition to Ski Saint-Bruno.
Among the major novelties, it is important to highlight the installation of a new ski lift on the Alfred-Desrochers slope, in Mont-Orford, as well as a brand new chalet on the Soleil slope in Bromont, mountain of experiences. Sommet Saint-Sauveur will also inaugurate a new chalet at the foot of the slopes this year. Gleason has dedicated its new ski lift, installed in 2019, in the name of Mylène Laroche, an important figure in the development of the Tingwick ski resort.
Several other novelties are to be discovered in the ski resorts of Quebec. The ski season is waiting for you!
It's your turn !
Once again this year, Patrice Bélanger will act as spokesperson for the It's your turn!
“Through all my professional projects, I always take the time to go skiing as often as possible with my sweetheart and our children because these moments are precious but also, because sport, especially skiing, is a good tool for to combine pleasure and the outdoors. Not only does it make me feel good physically and it makes me play outside with my family, but it also allows us to create unforgettable moments” explained Patrice Bélanger.
Ski well, be well
The Association des stations de ski du Québec (ASSQ) has obtained confirmation from government authorities that the vaccine passport will be required for the use of the ski lifts and certain services in the ski chalets. The capacity of the ski lifts will be increased to 100%, which is great news to ensure a pleasant skiing experience. Skiers will be able to enjoy the snow and the outdoors in complete safety. All the details of the health measures for the 2021-2022 ski season are available here.
