38 km
416 m - 629 m
Test report Mont Saint-Sauveur
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Mont Saint-Sauveur
Total result: 3.7 out of 5 stars
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Mont Saint-Sauveur
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The Mont Saint-Sauveur ski resort is directly connected to Mont Avila and is considered one of the mid-sized ski areas in Quebec.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
213 m (Valley 416 m - Mountain 629 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
7
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 2
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 2
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There are runs of all difficulty levels, whereby the difficult runs are not really very challenging. The short-cuts on the "Gladed Runs" that lead through cleared forest sections are very nice. Mont Saint-Sauveur is the world's largest night skiing resort.
Runs/slopes
Total 38 km
Easy
10 km
(26 %)Intermediate
20 km
(53 %)Difficult
8 km
(21 %)
Longest run
1 km
Run location
under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
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The ski resort is accessed mainly with rapid quad chair lifts. Unfortunately, there are no weather protectors.
Number of ski lifts
7
Total capacity
14800 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
4.6 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
7
Additional
1
The Mont Saint Sauveur ski resort offers the longest ski season in Eastern Canada. The lifts run here from November until May. A snow cannon is placed every 100m on the ski slopes and they make snow 1300 hours per season.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
350 Snow canons
100 % 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 2009/2010
140 Days open
140 Days when valley run open
140 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
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.
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Further evaluation criteria
The ski resort is located directly off the highway and is therefore easily accessible. The parking lots stretch almost the entire length of the ski resort so the lifts are easy to get to. Valet parking service is also available for a fee.
Access via Highway 1 (117), Exit Saint Sauveur
- Atomic Express (Saint-Sauveur, QC), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 4 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 Saint-Sauveur and Mont Avila ski resorts very well. Unfortunately, the altitude indications and detailed information about the lifts have not been included.
The trail map depicts the Mont Saint-Sauveur and Mont Avila ski resorts 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 indicated with numbers and names. It is easy to find your way in the resort and back to the valley.
The slopes are indicated with numbers and names. It is easy to find your way in the resort and back to the valley.
The entire ski resort is smoke free, so you can always enjoy the fresh air. They generally place a high value on environmental protection, but some of the restaurants still serve food and drinks in plastic containers.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Ski busses
- No scheduled busses
The staff is friendly and always courteous during lift entry.
In the whole ski resort, there are only very large restaurants located at the base stations of Mont Sain-Sauveur and Mont Avila. They do offer a large selection of drinks and food. Unfortunately, there are no restaurants up on the mountain.
2 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
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In general, there is more of a cozy atmosphere for Après Ski. You can sit by an open fire or enjoy the sun. Sometimes there is live music to warm up the skiers.
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There are only a few holiday apartments with direct access to the slopes. The hotels are located a few minutes away in the village of Saint-Sauveur.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are only a few accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Saint-Sauveur des Monts
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.
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Evaluation criteria for special interests
Families and children will feel very comfortable at Mont Saint-Sauveur. There are designated slopes for families and the entire ski resort can be skied easily. The ski schools offer courses for children as of 3 years old.
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
Special tips for children
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Alpine Coaster Viking
The Alpine Coaster is unique in Canada and loved by young and old.
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Parc des Neiges
The Parc des Neiges is located next to Mont Avila and here you can swoosh down to the valley on innertubes. There are multiple runs and it is fun for everyone. Thanks to the floodlighting, you can slide down until deep in the night.
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Beginners can ski throughout the entire ski resort on easy slopes. There is also a practice area with a magic carpet and slopes especially for beginners.
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
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The runs on Mont Saint-Sauveur are generally not very steep. Therefore, the mogul runs and the cleared forest runs are a welcome change for advanced skiers.
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 38 km
Difficult
8 km
(21 %)Most difficult run
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Nordique · Length 0 km · Altitude difference 180 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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The Rockstar MSS Snowpark is spread out over 5 runs in the Mont Saint-Sauveur ski resort. You need an extra Park Pass, which costs 20 CAD, in order to use the parks, but then no desire is left unanswered.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- few freeride/ deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Rockstar MSS Snowpark
The Rockstar MSS Snowpark is spread out throughout the whole ski resort. It includes the following sections: Grande Ourse, Piedmont, Express Est, Edelweiss and Express Ouest.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- Halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Corner / Hip
- Waverides
- Pro Line
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Chill area with music
Conclusion
Nightskiing, many high speed quads
No chair lifts with bubbles, Park Pass for 20 CAD, minimal altitude difference, no restaurants on the mountain
Test Report issued on 2011-03-31
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