General information
Snow School Activities
This year, as part of our various 8-Weekend Programs, your child will also ride off into the fascinating universe of Igor le Ligorien.
You will receive an email providing information about the season’s many activities.
Group Photos
To capture those perfect moments your child has shared with his instructor and friends, a group photo is scheduled Weekend 6 of their 8-Weekend Program.
Photos will be handed to you along with your child’s Progress Report, at the big End-of-Season Party that takes place Weekend 8.
Skier/Rider Progress Report
This year, in order to promote your child’s individual development, we’ve introduced a rigorous follow-up report system detailing their progress. A supervisory team will be in place for the duration of all 8-Weekend Programs to ensure that everything goes well.
You’ll also have the opportunity to meet the members of our team onsite, or if you prefer at the Snow School itself.
- Start-Up (Weekend 1 or 2): Our team will be there to make changes as soon as possible within the various groups, and ensure each is homogeneous and functional.
- Mid-Program (Weekend 3 or 4: Our team will be there to offer guidance to instructors on their teaching process, and to ensure that each student is progressing to the best of their personal potential.
- End of Program (Weekend 6 or 7): Our team will be there to offer advice to instructors and help them prepare their student’s progress report detailing individual progress. It will be remitted to you Weekend 8.
Tickets
Lift tickets are not included in program fees/lesson rates. (Please note that RFID cards are only $3 extra). Listed below are your various options.
Please feel free to ask questions when registering to make sure that you fully understand these options, and are then able to make an informed decision based on your needs.
- 8-Day Cards: The participant registered for the Weekend Program is offered a 20% discount on the price of 8-Day Cards.
- NOTE: For kids 6 yrs-, an RFID card is $3. Children 6 yrs- enjoy free access to the trails once their card has been reloaded. Reloading the card for the season costs only $20.
Program Start-Up
In response to your requests over years past, classes in the 8-Weekend Program category start precisely on the dot – even if a participant is absent.
We therefore recommend that your child be at the designated location (specific post number) 10 minutes before the class starts, ready to ski/ride and with his/her day lift ticket.
Late Arrivals
A system has been implemented to allow your child to join the group as quickly as possible in the event he/she arrives late, after the group’s departure. In this case, we ask you to report to the supervisor by the Programme de fin de semaine/Weekend Programs sign, between the Ticket Office and the Snow School.
If your child is not there at departure time, his/her instructor and group will return to their rendezvous point (designated post) after their first run. If you have informed the supervisor by the Programme de fin de semaine/Weekend Programs sign before your child’s instructor has returned, your child will then be able to join his/her group as soon as they arrive.
If you are over 15 or 20 minutes late, please report to the Snow School desk directly, where we will attempt to reach the instructor by radio and provide you with their on-mountain location.
Class Cancellations & Re-Scheduling
All class cancellations due to weather will be announced as follows:
- Call our Info Line at 1 877 LEMASSIF (536-27743), ext. 4343. The recorded message is updated at 6:30am every Saturday & Sunday morning.
- If the decision to cancel comes with 24 hours’ notice, the Snow School will be sending you an email.
Program Start-Up Day
- Present yourself at the summit of Le Massif, at least 30 minutes before the class begins.
- You will receive an email providing your assigned group’s list, your instructor’s name and the post number where you are to meet. This list may also be viewed as posted outside, between the Ticket Office and the Snow School.
- An assitant will be there to welcome you, outside between the Ticket Office and the Snow School, and to answer your questions.
- Meeting place: Bottom of Beginner Area. A post number will be assigned to you by the assistant. Please arrive 15 minutes before your group’s scheduled departure time.
Checklist
* If your child suffers from allergies, please make sure he/she has their Epipen.Kids in all-day classes should bring:
- A backpack clearly bearing the child’s name;
- A lunch;
- A snack;
- An extra set of clothing.
Full slide equipment bearing their name.
A tube of Dermatone/other protective skin product: Chapped skin/lips, wind/sun protection. Hand warmers or Hot Shots are also recommended (optional).
CALIBRES - PRIVATE & GROUP LESSONS, SKI CAMPS:
| Trail | Calibre | Ski | Snowboard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | / | Never before / First experience | Never before / First experience |
| 2 |  | A few times (2-5) Snowplow / Green Trails | A few times (2-5) Turns one way & controls edges |
| 3 |  | Several times (5-10 times/year) Parallel skiing / Blue Trails | Several times (5-10 times/year) Turns both ways |
| 4 |  | Skis regularly / Black Trails (well-groomed ones ONLY). | Skis regularly / Black Trails (well-groomed ones ONLY). |
| 5 |  | Skis regularly / Comfortable on all terrains & under all conditions | Skis regularly / Comfortable on all terrains & under all conditions |
CALIBRES - WEEKEND PROGRAMS
To find out more, please click on the following link of your choice.Baie Saint Paul
A shuttle for Weekend Program participants is offered free of charge on Saturdays & Sundays. It departs from the Arena at 8:00am (8:30am/PD Days), and departs from the Mountain at 3:45pm.
Please note: If your child is registered in a class that lasts all day, he/she will not be supervised from the time the class ends (3pm) until the shuttle arrives back at the Arena (departure from summit: 3:45pm). The child must therefore be autonomous.
Petite-Rivière-Saint-François
Kids should meet at the Base Guest Services Desk at 9:30am. An instructor will be in charge of accompanying them to their summit rendezvous point.
Contact Us
Contact the Snow School at (418) 632-5876 or 1 877 536-2774, ext. 4057 or email.
Hours of Operation
Come enjoy slide sports all season long:- Monday to Friday & Holidays: 8:30am – 4pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am – 4pm
Reservations
Space is limited and it is advised to book in advance. Contact the SnowSchool at (418) 632-5876 or 1 877 536-2774, ext. 4057 or email.
Cancellations received less than 24 hours before the scheduled departure time will be charged 50% of the total amount of the reservation, and thereby applied to the client’s credit card.
