The Mountain
The Mountain plays the role of beacon in the Massif de Charlevoix project. Its panoramic environment proposes 770 metres of vertical, the highest East of the Canadian Rockies. Here 401 acres of skiable terrain come blanketed under more than abundant natural snow coverage, with 99 acres devoted solely to off-trail skiing. 52 all-calibre trails and glades sail straight down a magical landscape that dominates the St. Lawrence River and the neighbouring islands, as ice floes slowly slip by, and where salt and fresh water mingle as one.
Beyond spectacular skiable terrain enhanced with riverside views, unique because of its summit access and uncommon natural attributes, The Mountain boasts distinctive attractions: cuisine adapted to the needs of sports enthusiasts (no fried-foods), a permanent art collection that graces its chalets walls and a full line-up of events – from gastronomy and sports, to music and culture – with shows and hot après skis that spotlight top names from the Québec music scene.
Particularly well-known among snowsports fans, the mountain environment will soon offer original activities and services designed to suit the entire family – ones in rhythm with the seasons, and specific to different mountain locations, be it the base, the summit or mid-mountain. Gathered here are lodgings, restaurants and boutiques, a spa and wellness centre and countless spaces set aside for discovery and entertainment.
Current skiable terrain:
• Highest vertical East of the Canadian Rockies: 770 metres;
• Average annual snowfall: 672 cm (last 5-yr average);
• Three scenic chalets;
• New four-season state-of-the-art gondola lift;
• New beginner area with magic carpet and platter lift;
• Five off-trail runs on 99 acres of untracked land;
• National Alpine Training Centre for hosting speed events (Downhill & Super-G);
• Snowschool (alpine, telemark and sit skiing, snowboarding);
• Exclusive Rossignol Boutique (equipment sales, rentals, repairs);
• Free on-mountain guided tours.
Projected development:
• 30%+ expansion of skiable terrain;
• Off-trail expansion of Mont à Liguori;
• Mid-mountain restaurant;
• Family sled run (± 10 km).
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At the base...
Tucked away in the municipality of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François along the river’s shoreline, the base is a meeting place that focuses on wellness and the great outdoors. Installations and programming invite visitors to discover the beauty of the riverside scenery, and acquire a better understanding of its natural phenomena.
A stopover on every mountain getaway, the base is home to 200 lodging units of varying types. Be it a signature home, a room at the inn, a chalet, loft-apartment or quarters at the wellness and spa centre, each address places the river centre stage, and features an ever-changing live performance by nature’s own light and tides.
The wellness and spa centre will offer a full menu of treatments such as Nordic, Scandinavian, therapeutic and relaxation therapies. It is a place where the hands of time are stilled, and clients break away from routine to spend an hour, a day or several nights at a mountain that beckons to be discovered from every angle.
The base is where the train station, the cabriolet, the gondola and a lively public square dotted with cafes, restaurants and boutiques all converge. It also offers a range of four-season activities in synergy with the scenery, the setting and the elements.
Lodgings:
• Inn;
• Chalets;
• Lofts-apartments;
• Signature homes.
Infrastructures:
• Cabriolet (two-way transit between the train station and the base of mountain);
• Gondola (two-way summit to base lift);
• Gare de la Grande-Pointe (train station, platform & ticket office);
• Ticket office (Concierge desk);
• Boutiques.
Other leisure centres:
• Cafes and bars;
• Restaurants;
• Fitness room;
• Swimming pool;
• Public terraces;
• Quai des Luges (train station and platform);
• Spa and wellness centre.
Projected activities:
• Scandinavian baths, island cruises, sea kayaking, mountain biking, zipline, skating, ice floe interpretation, entomology trail, heritage tours, shows.
At the summit...
Due to the site’s particular geomorphology and climactic conditions, the summit of The Mountain invites sensory adventures, discoveries in the natural sciences and experiments of every type. Beyond providing lodgings, sustenance and entertainment along with a mountain of festivities, sports and outdoor activities, here the concept is to share technological and environmental knowledge by way of experimental laboratories, and revealing to visitors some of the mysteries of nature’s phenomena.
Inspired from the villages of the Great North, the summit and its microenvironments place visitors before structures created with living materials from the forest. Its varied, low-density lodging offer ranges from wood chalets on stilts to a wind home where guests experience 100 km/hour gale forces. Come nightfall, the temperature climbs a notch as the bars, restaurants and shows all spring to life.
Beyond slide sports, the summit of The Mountain is the departure point for a full line-up of activities, including a 10 km sled run. It offers moments of pure bliss to both tall and small. The territory can also be explored on snowshoe or by dog-sled, and visitors are encouraged to set aside their car for a few hours, or a few days.
Lodgings:
• Chalets;
• Signature homes.
Infrastructures:
• SnowSchool (alpine, snowboarding, telemark and sit-skiing);
• Boutiques;
• Ticket office (Concierge desk).
Other leisure centres:
• Summit promenade;
• Restaurants;
• Cafes and bars;
• Family sled run (± 10 km) / Summer mountain bike trail;
• Hiking trail network to Baie-Saint-Paul;
• Shelters in synergy with the landscape;
• Nearby: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, shelters (Sentier des Caps).
Activities:
• Sledding, slide sports (alpine, off-trail, cross-country and telemark skiing, snowboarding), hiking, mountain biking, climbing, science adventures, interpretation of natural phenomena.
