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Le Massif ski area, Quebec
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| | Le Massif has an acceptable array of slopes and a fairly small quantity of ski lifts. This ski resort has 410 acres of skiing territory, and it's all in delightful condition. Le Massif has a drop from top to bottom of 2,526 feet which is really amazing. This ski mountain has an average part of hard runs and an average part of green and blue slopes. The yearly snowfall is something like average at Le Massif. With a sum of 49 slopes to ski on; there's a great variety to please everyone. The snow covered highlands of |
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Quebec are always pleasant for skiing or snowboarding. Le Massif is a bigger than average ski hill with a sky-scraping vertical drop when you compare it to other ski areas in the region. All of the 4 lifts make for a tranquil ride up the mountain. The good snow
| here becomes extremely deep, 21 feet yearly, and that is plenty for extremely nice coverage. The majestic mountain surroundings of Quebec and the rush of cruising down a slope are in themselves incentive enough to come here to ski. Some exercise and just hanging out with your skiing mates are great causes to come. No matter if you're skiing or snowboarding, this neighborhood has loads of ski mountains. Snowboarding and skiing in this region is a splendid thing to do the whole season.
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Terrain Park
Area length: 385 m / 1 263 ft
Calibre: Advanced & intermediate
Grooming Daily
- LA CHARLEVOIX: NATIONAL ALPINE SKIING TRAINING CENTER
Overall length 2,200 m / 7,217 ft
Vertical drop Women's Downhill: 677 m / 2,219 ft
Men's Super G: 616 m / 2,020 ft
Women's Super G: 556 m / 1,823 ft
Men & Wo men's Giant Slalom: 375 m / 1,229 ft
Men & Women's Slalom: 180 m / 590 ftBase altitude 40 m / 131 ft
Summit altitude 721m / 2,365 ft
Steepest pitch 64%
- An Extended
Hors Piste Sector ? Ski A Total of 34 Acres! Given the popularity of last year's experience, Mont ? Liguori now boasts an additional 26 acres of hors piste skiing, increasing this sector's overall skiable terrain to 34 acres. Departing from the highest peak at
800 metres, the new runs face south-east and finish at 550 metres ? last year's only access point!
Le Massif is a ski area that soars to near excess. Accessed via the summit, trails present the steepest vertical in Eastern Canada and a unique microclimate delivers
the finest natural snow coverage in Quebec. Riverside scenery ranks among the most beautiful in the country, while hors piste skiing after a snowstorm rates tops in the East ? all this, at the heart of a territory designated as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
Beyond its natural attributes, year after year the ski area has always introduced something fresh to keep its passionate slide sport fans content. With 26 additional acres of hors piste skiing, 4 new glades, a special glade run for youngsters and a newly-relocated
terrain park that's bigger and better than ever, the 2008-09 season is full of surprises. An Extended Hors Piste Sector ? Ski A Total of 34 Acres! Given the popularity of last year's experience, Mont ? Liguori now boasts an additional 26 acres of hors piste skiing,
increasing this sector's overall skiable terrain to 34 acres. Departing from the highest peak at 800 metres, the new runs face south-east and finish at 550 metres ? last year's only access point!
4 More Glades to Explore, Challenge and Savour? The Grande-Pointe
Sector raises the bar for intermediates and experts: La Chaudi??re threads its way down 400 metres between Le Mur and La Piocha, while La Vieille-Ca te skirts the glades tucked between La Petite-Riviare and La Gagnon. La Darive and La Coursive combine to offer
350 metres of downhill pleasure between La Misaine and L'Archipel. A Specially-Adapted Glade Run for Youngsters? Over 4 acres of terrain are now devoted to the special enjoyment of children. Starting at the summit chalet facing the trails, La Rigolette transports
children through an enchanted 200-metre glade and leads to a slope rated easy, La Jean-Noal.
A Newly-Relocated, Bigger & Better than Ever Terrain Park! More natural features, more space ? that's what Le Massif's new terrain park is all about. Newly relocated
to include sections of La Grande-Pointe and L'Anse is a freestylers'paradise sprawling over 8 acres, complete with standard and natural features harmonized into a gladed section.
For more information about Le Massif and What's New in 2008-09, please visit www.lemassif.com or contact us at 1 877 Le Massif (536-2774).
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QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 2,526 feet
Top Elevation: 2645 feet
Base Elevation: 118 feet
Total Runs: 49
- 43% Expert and Advanced
- 37% Intermediate Runs
- 20% Beginner Runs
- Longest Run: 2.98 miles
Total Lifts: 4
- 2 Chair Lifts
- 2 Surface Lifts
Skiing Area: 410 acres
- Snowmaking on 179 acres
Annual snowfall: 21 feet
Snowboarders Welcome
Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.279272
Longitude: -70.609836
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Le Massif ski area - Photo by Benjamin Viant, copyright ?
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| | Ski Areas Near Le Massif ski area:
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Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec
, 23 miles away
2050 vertical feet
63 runs - 13 lifts
55% Expert & Adv.
20% Intermediate
25% Beginner |
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Stoneham Mountain, Quebec
, 55 miles away
1380 vertical feet
32 runs - 11 lifts
57% Expert & Adv.
23% Intermediate
20% Beginner |
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Le Massif ski area Trail Map:
Trail map supplied by Le Massif ski area, copyright ©.
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* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.
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