35 km
300 m - 600 m
Test report Mont Blanc
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Mont Blanc
Total result: 3.3 out of 5 stars
Test Mont Blanc
The review Mont Blanc was created by Skiresort.info, the world’s largest test portal for ski resorts.
Top evaluation criteria
These evaluations count double in the total result.
Further evaluation criteria
Evaluation criteria for special interests
In detail: Test report for ski resort Mont Blanc
Top evaluation criteria
These evaluations count double in the total result.
The Mont Blanc ski resort is considered to be one of the mid-sized ski areas in Quebec.
Runs/slopes
Additional runs
6 km Marked ski routes
Altitude difference
300 m (Valley 300 m - Mountain 600 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
5
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 2 ← 2
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 2 ← 2
Photos
The ski resort offers 41 slopes of all difficulty levels that are distributed across two mountains.
Runs/slopes
Total 35 km
Easy
7 km
(20 %)Intermediate
12 km
(34 %)Difficult
16 km
(46 %)
Additional runs
Marked ski routes
6 km
Longest run
1.6 km
Run location
under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
The entire ski resort is accessible via chair lifts. 3 four-person chair lifts provide access to the whole ski resort. Additional 3 person chair lifts, which run parallel, are utilised when the resort is at high capacity.
Number of ski lifts
5
Total capacity
10200 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
3.2 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
5
Additional
2
Photos
A large portion of the ski resort has snow-making capabilities. Therefore the season is always guaranteed to last from December until April.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
85 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is always open when ski resort is open; without the valley run, ski operation is not possible.
Season 2008/2009
105 Days open
105 Days when valley run open
105 Days when valley run open
Season 2009/2010
107 Days open
107 Days when valley run open
107 Days when valley run open
Season 2010/2011
106 Days open
106 Days when valley run open
106 Days when valley run open
Photos
The slope preparation is very good.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
Further evaluation criteria
The ski resort is located right off the highway and can be reached very quickly and easily.
Access via Highway 1 (117), Exit Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré
- Lift B (St-Faustin-Lac-Carré, QC), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 6 km · approx. 7 Minutes driving time
Roads: Side road, well-developed, without significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map depicts the Mont Blanc ski resort very well. Unfortunately, the altitude indications and detailed information about the lifts have not been included.
The trail map depicts the Mont Blanc ski resort very well. Unfortunately, the altitude indications and detailed information about the lifts have not been included.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
The slopes are all sign-posted and there are trail maps at the base stations.
The slopes are all sign-posted and there are trail maps at the base stations.
The ski resort is well-maintained. They could pay a bit more attention to the level of cleanliness in the sanitary facilities.
The ski resort implements soft tourism with Village Mont Blanc.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
There are places to eat at the base stations of the B, C, and D chair lifts. Unfortunately, there are no restaurants up on the mountain.
3 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Photos
It's a bit calm on Mont Blanc. Skiers and snowboarders can relax together in the ski lodge after the day is over.
The Mont Blanc Hotel & Spa is located right on the slopes. Additional apartments are also located right on the slopes in the Village Mont Blanc.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are only a few accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Tips
-
Village Mont Blanc
Between Mont Blanc and Mont Blanc North, directly on the slopes
Apartment buildings with ski-in / ski-out for rent and also for purchase.
Towns/villages
- Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré
Distance to ski resort 1-2 km
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
Evaluation criteria for special interests
Families will feel at home on the slopes. At the base station, Jungle Magigue is located, which is one of the largest funparks in the Laurentians that provides daycare 7 days a week. The Restaurant Le Chamonix is also very recommendable for families.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Wave ride for children
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Ski school for children
- Child care
- Playground / park
Special tips for children
-
Jungle Magique
Jungle Magique is the largest indoor funpark in the Laurentians. The kids can play here are will be looked after.
Photos
Beginners can ski the entire ski resort on easy slopes. Even the connection between Mont Blanc and Mont Blanc North is easy to master.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Special slopes for slower skiers / beginners
- Easy valley run
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
Ski schools on-site
Photos
The difficult runs are limited. Advanced skiers can enjoy the mogul runs below the lifts and on Mont Blanc North.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- few freeride/ deep snow areas
- some mogul slopes
- no extremely difficult, steep and unprepared runs (Double Diamonds)
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 35 km
Difficult
16 km
(46 %)Additional runs
Marked ski routes
6 km
Most difficult run
-
Tigre · Length 0 km · Altitude difference 300 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
There is a run with a snowpark on Mont Blanc.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- few freeride/ deep snow areas
Snow parks
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
Conclusion
Easy to reach from the highway
No lifts with bubbles
Detailed description of the ski resort
From the Base Lodge you can take the triple chair B or the quad C to the top of Mont Blanc. From the top you will find many runs, from easy to difficult. If you take the slope 22 or 23 you can reach the quad G to the top of Mont Blanc North. Here you will find a lot of difficult and very difficult runs only. To go back to Mont Blanc you can take the triple chair D or the quad E. On these lifts you will find steep mogul slopes and a snow park. From Mont Blanc the easy slope no. 1 Yodel is very recommendable for beginners. At the Base Lodge you will find a restaurant and a bar for closing the nice day on skis.
Test Report issued on 2011-04-03
Feedback for the Skiresort.info Team? Please use this form »
Highlights
Highlights
