Le Massif de Charlevoix

Biggest vertical in the East, skiing toward the river.

The biggest vertical east of the Rockies, with trails that seem to drop straight into the St. Lawrence River. You can park at the summit and ski down to the river. Expert-heavy, with glades and backcountry routes, plus a 7.5 km sled run. Daily tickets are capped, so book ahead.

The mountain

Vertical drop

2,526 ft

Summit

2,644 ft

Skiable terrain

406 acres

Trails

53

Lifts

8

Average snowfall

215″ a year

Longest run

3.2 mi

Terrain mix

• Beginner 15%
• Intermediate 30%
• Advanced 55%

What’s here besides skiing

• Terrain park
• Snowshoeing
• Cross-country
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• Opening dayDec 5, 2026

  Opening day

  First day of the lift-ticket season.

• FestivalFeb 5–14, 2027

  Carnaval de Québec

  Quebec City’s winter carnival, about an hour away: night parades, ice canoe races and Bonhomme.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outClub Med Québec Charlevoix

  All-inclusive resort at the summit; lift tickets, lessons and meals are bundled.

  Slopeside
• hotelHôtel & Spa Le Germain Charlevoix

  Design hotel with a spa on a farm site in Baie-Saint-Paul.

  20 min drive
• hotelHôtel Baie-Saint-Paul

  Simple hotel at the edge of town, a good value base.

  20 min drive
• condoLe Massif chalets and apartments

  Resort-run studios, chalets and tiny-house refuges at the summit, and apartments with fireplaces at the base.

  Slopeside
• innAuberge La Muse

  Inn in the middle of Baie-Saint-Paul, steps from galleries and restaurants.

  20 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Le Massif sledding · At the resort

  A 7.5 km sled run down Mont à Liguori, by day or by headlamp at night.

• Sentier des Caps cross-country trails

  Ski from boreal forest to old-growth woods with views of Isle-aux-Coudres.

• Alpine touring and off-piste

  Over 15 km of terrain outside the ski area, reached on skins or snowshoes.

• Camp Boule · At the summit

  Summit buvette with meats grilled over a wood fire and Charlevoix products.

• Baie-Saint-Paul Museum of Contemporary Art · 20 min drive

  Contemporary art in Charlevoix’s gallery town.

Après and nightlife

• Pub Le Grand Duc

  Summit pub with live bands and DJs; Saturdays are the big après day.

• Le Saint-Pub

  Microbrasserie Charlevoix’s brewpub in Baie-Saint-Paul.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Québec City Jean Lesage International (YQB) · about 1 hr 15 min drive
• Quebec City · about 1 hr
• Montreal · about 3.5 hr
• Boston · about 7.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps