Le Massif de Charlevoix
Eastern Canada's highest vertical drop, with breathtaking pistes that plunge straight down toward the frozen St. Lawrence River.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
770m (2,526ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
806m (2,644ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
36m (118ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
645cm (254in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
53
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
5
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
400 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
20%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
40%
Best For
Location
Le Massif sits in the Charlevoix region of Quebec, in the Laurentian highlands along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. The terrain rises sharply from near sea level, giving it a cold, maritime feel shaped by the wide estuary below.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Québec City (YQB), about 2 hours from the resort by road.
- Québec City (YQB)2 hoursDirections
- Montréal (YUL)4.5 hoursDirections
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