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MONT-ORFORD—TOTALLY RE-IMAGINED FOR THE FUTURE

In spring 2018, we announced a major revitalization project to upgrade Mont-Orford’s infrastructure and reposition the mountain as a major, four-season recreational tourism hub in Quebec. We’re proud of the results, and invite you to scroll down to discover some of the enhancements that will be waiting for you this winter 2020—ENJOY!

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$11 million invested!

From modernized snowmaking capabilities to brand new facilities, and an expanded 4-season offering, virtually every aspect of our operations has been re-imagined to offer visitors an unforgettable outdoor experience—winter, spring, summer and fall.

Questions? See our FAQs at the bottom of this page.

A BIGGER, BETTER VISITOR CENTRE

Our new Visitor Centre will offer one-stop, indoor access to all the services you may need—lift tickets, equipment rentals, private lessons, the snow school, and customer service will all be in one convenient location. The building is designed to improve the flow of people, and is strategically located to provide easy access to the Beginner Zones and the Giroux Nord chairlift which is always in big demand with families and school groups.

Visitors will also enjoy the Centre’s atrium-like construction and its large windows that face the mountains. They infuse the space with the outdoors to create a unique setting to host private and public events for up to 500 people—any time of year.

SNOW, SNOW AND MORE SNOW!

Snow – and lots of it – is a key priority for skiers. That, plus a corduroy surface to glide on. Since 2018, we’ve upgraded our snowmaking capabilities, added a high-pressure line, and replaced our water discharge network. We’ve also expanded our snowmaking capabilities to cover areas that previously relied strictly on natural snow—that is, the 4Km, La Familiale, the upper section of the Jean-D’Avignon, as well as Mont Alfred-Desrochers.

These runs tend to be very popular among beginner and intermediate skiers. With our improved snowmaking capabilities, we’ll be able to offer a much larger ski terrain, much earlier in the season.

We’ve also upgraded our lifts, and acquired a new groomer specifically designed for snow parks. It’s more efficient and consumes less energy, and that’s right in line with our “green” objectives.

TOWARDS THE NEXT GENERATION OF SKIERS

We’ve also revamped our Beginner Zones to accommodate more traffic, and facilitate the movement of skiers, boarders, parents and/or instructors throughout the area.

A second magic carpet was added to the base of Giroux Nord over the course of the summer. Both conveyors operate side-by-side and are covered by a transparent tunnel to protect against the elements—an investment of more than half a million dollars to enhance the beginner’s experience and encourage riders of all ages to head outdoors and experience this sport.

The domed magic carpets run up the centre of the learning hill, dividing the area into two distinct zones for different skill levels—a classic beginner hill with an open, consistent slope on one side, and varied topography with a series of banks and mounds to facilitate learning on the other.

By combining both Beginner Zones at the base of Giroux Nord, we’ve also opened up the terrain at the base of Mont-Orford so riders can have easier access to the hybrid lift that services that mountain.

NEW UPHILL SKI TRAILS

Mont-Orford offers the most extensive uphill trail network in the Eastern Townships, and we’ve expanded our coverage with two new intermediate trails on Mont Alfred-Desrochers. Created in collaboration with Sépaq, these new trails have been further augmented by two uphill access corridors on existing ski runs: La Familiale, the 4 Km and the Grande Allée— that’s a total 18 trails and/or access corridors for you to enjoy!

THE ENVIRONMENT—OUR TOP PRIORITY IN EVERYTHING WE DO

At the heart of a national park

Mont-Orford is located in a national park managed by Sépaq. It’s surrounded by a protected area of pristine lakes and mountains that offers visitors a unique natural setting that we are committed to preserve. Every action we take is done with the environment in mind, and we are working closely with Groupe ADDERE to ensure that our ski station, and every aspect of our operations as 4-season resort will be developed and maintained in a sustainable manner.

Sustainability has been the cornerstone of our revitalization project from the start, and we would like to acknowledge the contributions made by many organizations that stepped forward to support our efforts—THANK YOU!

FAQS

While we appreciate that certain areas could use a refresh, please know that the government subsidies we received were based on new construction or infrastructure. What’s more, the new construction is an integral part of our overall goal to re-imagine Mont-Orford as a major 4-season destination in the province of Québec. This new positioning will expand our revenue base, generate the income necessary to continually improve, and secure the resort’s sustainability over the long term.

Once this initial phase is complete, we will be expanding the existing facilities, and that will include a refresh of the interior spaces.

In the meantime, outdoor enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the new building includes men’s and women’s showers with locker rooms!

This particular chairlift has been upgraded and inspected from top to bottom (like all the lifts on our mountains). We do intend to install a new lift eventually, but our priority is to expand our snowmaking capabilities and improve the ski conditions for our skiers and boarders. Once this has been achieved, we will definitely be taking another look at the lift.

As an environmentally conscious organization, we are acutely aware of growing concerns surrounding light pollution. Another consideration is the significant energy and cost that would be required to build the necessary infrastructure. As such, we do not foresee bringing night skiing to Mont-Orford in the near future.

Dogs are not permitted on the mountain at any time during the ski season. This includes the entire domain, all uphill trails, access corridors, and buildings. While we appreciate people’s desire to enjoy the outdoors with their pets, our primary concern must be the safety of our skiers.

NEWS!

MONT-ORFORD—TOTALLY RE-IMAGINED FOR THE FUTURE

Ski season pass

Ski season pass

MONT-ORFORD—TOTALLY RE-IMAGINED FOR THE FUTURE

$11 million invested!

A BIGGER, BETTER VISITOR CENTRE

EVERYTHING YOU NEED UNDER ONE ROOF

SNOW, SNOW AND MORE SNOW!

BETTER SNOWMAKING FOR EPIC RUNS

TOWARDS THE NEXT GENERATION OF SKIERS

ALL-NEW BEGINNER ZONES FOR YOUNG RIDERS

NEW UPHILL SKI TRAILS

FOR THE LOVE OF “SKINNING”—AND MORE!

THE ENVIRONMENT—OUR TOP PRIORITY IN EVERYTHING WE DO

At the heart of a national park

FAQS

Why didn’t you simply renovate the existing buildings and rooms?

Why wasn’t a new chairlift installed on Mont Alfred-Desrochers?

What about night skiing?

Are dogs allowed on the mountain during winter?

See also

Daily rates

Uphill Skiing

The L'EST GO card

Multi-Visit Cards