THE TRAIN: THREE WINTER 2012 PACKAGES

From February to April 2012, the Train of Le Massif de Charlevoix is featuring a rail cruise experience across the Charlevoix’s most spectacular scenery, with a choice of three distinct rail packages: The Ski Train, the Overnight Getaway and the One-Day Getaway.

THE SKI TRAIN – A FIRST IN CANADA!

Includes: Two-way travel between Québec City and the Mountain, breakfast on morning journey, day lift ticket, gourmand après ski fare on return trip.

13 Regular Departures:
From January 26 to April 7, mainly Fridays & Saturdays.

Fares:

• Adults (18+): $229
• Youth (6-17): $179
• 5 and under: $79
  

Itinerary:

8am	Departure from Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Station – On-board breakfast
9:45am	Arrival at Grande-Pointe Station – Skiing, riding or rodeling* at the Mountain
4:40pm	Boarding begins, Grande-Pointe Station
5:10pm	Departure from Gare Grande-Pointe Station – On-board gourmand après ski fare
7pm	Arrival at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Station

OVERNIGHT STAY PACKAGE

Includes: Two-way travel between Québec City and La Malbaie, three-course lunch on the way there, one day/night in La Malbaie, four-course gastronomic dinner on return trip, interactive multimedia entertainment throughout the journey.

8 Departures:
February 4 to April 7. Saturday departures returning on Sunday.

Fares:
According to lodging selection (Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu or Auberge des 3 Canards)

Itinerary:
Saturday

8am	Departure from Parc de la Chute-Montmorency – On-board three-course breakfast
9:45am	30-minute stopover, Grande-Pointe Station
10:15am	Departure to La Malbaie
12:05pm	Arrival in La Malbaie

Sunday

4pm	Boarding begins
4:30pm	Departure from La Malbaie – On-board four-course gastronomic dinner
8pm	Arrival at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Station

ONE-DAY GETAWAY PACKAGE

Includes: Two-way travel between Québec City and La Malbaie, three-course lunch on the way there, 2hr30min, stopover in La Malbaie, four-course gastronomic dinner on the return trip and interactive multimedia entertainment throughout the journey.

8 departures :
From February 5 to April 8. Sundays only.

Fares:

• Adults (18+): $249
  
• Youth (6-17): $199
  
• 5 and under: $89

Itinerary:

10am	Departure from Parc de la Chute-Montmorency – On-board three-course lunch
1:30pm	Arrival in La Malbaie
4pm	Boarding begins
4:30pm	Departure from La Malbaie – On-board four-course gastronomic dinner
8pm	Arrival at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Station

TRAIN FACT SHEET

Design

• Concept: Morelli Designers and Groupe Le Massif Inc.;
• Renovations & Construction: Centre de Réalisation d’Outils Innovateurs (C.R.O.I.).

Rolling Stock Configuration

• Two 1800-hp RS-18 locomotives;
• Two power cars also serving at baggage cars;
• Eight entirely refurbished Pullman Standard railcars, with individual kitchen facilities:
  
  • Six railcars each accommodating 62 passengers;
  • Two cab cars adapted for persons with reduced mobility, each with a 60-person capacity.
    
• Overall capacity: 492 passengers.

First departures for the public

• Fall: September 9 2011;
• Winter: January 26 2012.
  
  

OVERALL RAILWAY INVESTMENT

• Touring Train: $14M on locomotive and railcar acquisitions and upgrades (design, refurbishment, putting into service of locomotives, power cars, passenger railcars); Parc de la Chute-Montmorency and La Malbaie railway facilities;
• Track rehabilitation program: $21M;
• Balance: $9M on rail shuttle acquisitions linking Petite-Rivière-Saint-François to Baie-Saint-Paul; Baie-Saint-Paul spur track installations; construction of railway workshop and two railway stations (Grande-Pointe and du Quai).
  
  

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS

1 877-536-2774 (Le Massif) / info_LeTrain@lemassif.com.
Corporate Groups, Groups & Charters also available.

*Fees apply. Fares in Canadian dollars. Schedules and fares subject to change without prior notice.

THE MOUNTAIN: A SPECTACULAR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Flanked by the seaway deep in the heart of a World Biosphere Reserve, the Mountain is a high altar for fun and freedom. Its scenic environment unfurls across 400 acres of skiable terrain and features 770 metres of vertical – the highest east of the Canadian Rockies – and plunges straight down to the waters of the St. Lawrence River.

THE SKIABLE TERRAIN

• Vertical: 770 metres - the highest east of the Canadian Rockies
  
• Summit Altitude: 806 m (2 645 pi)
  
• Base Altitude: 36 m (118 pi)
  
• Trails & Glades: 53 trails & glades across 307.6 acres (124.5 ha)
  
• Off-Trail: 5 runs across 99 acres of untouched terrain (40 ha)
  
• Total Acreage: 406.3 skiable acres (164.5 ha)

Trail & Glade Calibres

• Easy: 15%
• Intermediate: 30%
• Difficult: 20%
• Expert: 35%
  
  

• Longest Run: 5,1 km (3,17 milles)
• Easiest Run: Simard, traverse Simard, Jean-Noël, Gagné, Combe, Ancienne

• Natural Snow: 669 cm (22 pi) – Average annual snowfall based on past 5 years
• Man-Made Snow: 61 % of skiable terrain (150 acres excluding glades)

• Lifts & Gondolas: 5 recent model lifts, 1 gondola and 1 cabriolet gondola
• Lift Capacity: 11 220 skiers / hour

• Grooming Machines: 5 high-performance grooming machines – 1 transportation vehicle
• Grooming Capacity: 78 % of skiable terrain (193 acres excluding glades)

LE TRANSIT (CABRIOLET GONDOLA)

• Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
• Number of Cabins: 12 (4 pods, each with 3 cabins)
  
• Type: Omega IV
  
• Capacity: 8 passengers per cabin (same cabins as Le Massif Express)
• Overall Length: 274 m
• Vertical: 43 m
• Lift Capacity: 635 persons/hour
• Transit Time: Approx. 4 min. 30 sec.
  

WHAT’S NEW AT THE MOUNTAIN IN 2011-12

• Rodeling: A unique slide experience in Canada;
• Camp de base: A trendy boutique for freeriders and freestylers;
• La Passerelle: Skiable terrain that’s easier to explore;
• Winter Rail Cruise: All in one rail & trail experience.
  

PROJECTED DEVELOPMENT

Approach & Concept

• Skiable Terrain Development Plan: Ecosign Mountain Resort Planners Ltd.;
• Global Mountain Development Project: MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects.

On-Mountain Infrastructures

• Expansion of skiable terrain;
• Implementation of new service infrastructure encompassing SnowSchool, daycare, ticketing, boutique, repair shop;
• Mid-mountain foodservice.

Base Infrastructures
Lodgings:

• Inn
• Chalets
• Apartment Lofts
• Signature Homes
  

Infrastructures :

• Ticketing & Conciergerie
• Boutiques
• Restaurants, Cafés & Bars
• Public Terraces
• Spa Centre
  

Projected activities:
Scandinavian baths, sea kayaking, mountain biking, zipline aerial adventures, skating, ice floe interpretation, entomology trail, culture and gastronomy circuits, shows and concerts.

Summit Infrastructures
Lodgings:

• Chalets
• Signature homes

Infrastructures :

• Boutiques;
• Ticketing & Conciergerie
• Summit Promenade
• Restaurants, Cafés & Bars
• Hiking Trail Network towards Baie-Saint-Paul
• Huts in synergy with the landscape
• Nearby: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, huts (Sentier des Caps)
  

Projected activities:
Rodeling, alpine, off-trail, Nordic and telemark skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, science edutourism, interpretation of natural phenomena.

OUR RODELING RUN – UNIQUE IN CANADA!

An original adventure on a 7.5 km sled run specially designed for natural snow, offering two types of sled experiences. Adults and youth 10 years+.

CLASSIC PLAN

Includes:

• Cat-cab transportation from Summit Chalet to rodeling trail head;
  
• 7.5 km descent accompanied by qualified guides;
• Juice break at mid-mountain hut;
• Return to summit by gondola.
  

Two daily departures: 9:30am & 1:30pm

Duration of experience : About two hours

Fares:

• Adults (18+) : $29,95
  
• Students (10-25*) : $24,95
  
  

AUTHENTIC PLAN

Includes:

• One-hour snowshoe run from Summit Chalet to rodeling trail head;
  
• 7.5 km descent accompanied by qualified guides;
• Soup break at mid-mountain hut;
• Return to summit by gondola.
  

One daily departure: 10:30am

Duration of experience: About three hours

Rates:

• Adults (18+) : $34,95
  
• Students (10-25*) : $29,95
  
  

SLED OPTIONS

Traditional Sled

• Used in sitting position;
• Intuitive riding;
• Comfortable seating and sliding;
• Manufacturer: Mastersculture Inc., Québec
  

Hammerhead Sled

• Used in head-first horizontal position;
• Superior handling;
• Sportier ride;
• Manufacturer: Hammerhead Resort Operations, Vermont

DATES OF OPÉRATION**

• January: 5-6-7-8, 13-14-15, 20-21-22, 27-28-29
  
• February: 3-4-5, 10-11-12, 17-18-19, 24-25-26
  
• March : Daily
  
• April : 1, 6-7-8

RODELING RUN FACT SHEET

• Total Length: 7 303 m (23 960 pi)
  
• Total Area: 26,3 acres (10,6 ha)
  
• Summit Elevation: 816 m (2677 pi)
  
• Base Elevation: 59 m (193,5 pi)
  
• Passenger Transportation: Prinoth Cat Ski Vehicles
  

PREREQUISITES/ PROTOCOLES & POLICIES

• Minimum age required: 10 years+
• Maximum capacity: 15 persons per departure
• Helmets are mandatory (free, on request)
• Payment required to confirm reservation.
  
  

* Upon presentation of student ID. ** Conditions permitting (natural snow only). Dates subject to change without prior notice.

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS

1 877 536-2774 Onsite, at SnowSchool.
Corporate & Group Rates also available.

THE TRAIN: THREE WINTER 2012 PACKAGES

From February to April 2012, the Train of Le Massif de Charlevoix is featuring a rail cruise experience across the Charlevoix’s most spectacular scenery, with a choice of three distinct rail packages: The Ski Train, the Overnight Getaway and the One-Day Getaway.

THE SKI TRAIN – A FIRST IN CANADA!

Includes: Two-way travel between Québec City and the Mountain, breakfast on morning journey, day lift ticket, gourmand après ski fare on return trip.

13 Regular Departures:
From January 26 to April 7, mainly Fridays & Saturdays.

Fares:

• Adults (18+): $229
• Youth (6-17): $179
• 5 and under: $79
  

Itinerary:

8am	Departure from Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Station – On-board breakfast
9:45am	Arrival at Grande-Pointe Station – Skiing, riding or rodeling* at the Mountain
4:40pm	Boarding begins, Grande-Pointe Station
5:10pm	Departure from Gare Grande-Pointe Station – On-board gourmand après ski fare
7pm	Arrival at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Station

OVERNIGHT STAY PACKAGE

Includes: Two-way travel between Québec City and La Malbaie, three-course lunch on the way there, one day/night in La Malbaie, four-course gastronomic dinner on return trip, interactive multimedia entertainment throughout the journey.

8 Departures:
February 4 to April 7. Saturday departures returning on Sunday.

Fares:
According to lodging selection (Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu or Auberge des 3 Canards)

Itinerary:
Saturday

8am	Departure from Parc de la Chute-Montmorency – On-board three-course breakfast
9:45am	30-minute stopover, Grande-Pointe Station
10:15am	Departure to La Malbaie
12:05pm	Arrival in La Malbaie

Sunday

4pm	Boarding begins
4:30pm	Departure from La Malbaie – On-board four-course gastronomic dinner
8pm	Arrival at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Station

ONE-DAY GETAWAY PACKAGE

Includes: Two-way travel between Québec City and La Malbaie, three-course lunch on the way there, 2hr30min, stopover in La Malbaie, four-course gastronomic dinner on the return trip and interactive multimedia entertainment throughout the journey.

8 departures :
From February 5 to April 8. Sundays only.

Fares:

• Adults (18+): $249
  
• Youth (6-17): $199
  
• 5 and under: $89

Itinerary:

10am	Departure from Parc de la Chute-Montmorency – On-board three-course lunch
1:30pm	Arrival in La Malbaie
4pm	Boarding begins
4:30pm	Departure from La Malbaie – On-board four-course gastronomic dinner
8pm	Arrival at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency Station

TRAIN FACT SHEET

Design

• Concept: Morelli Designers and Groupe Le Massif Inc.;
• Renovations & Construction: Centre de Réalisation d’Outils Innovateurs (C.R.O.I.).

Rolling Stock Configuration

• Two 1800-hp RS-18 locomotives;
• Two power cars also serving at baggage cars;
• Eight entirely refurbished Pullman Standard railcars, with individual kitchen facilities:
  
  • Six railcars each accommodating 62 passengers;
  • Two cab cars adapted for persons with reduced mobility, each with a 60-person capacity.
    
• Overall capacity: 492 passengers.

First departures for the public

• Fall: September 9 2011;
• Winter: January 26 2012.
  
  

OVERALL RAILWAY INVESTMENT

• Touring Train: $14M on locomotive and railcar acquisitions and upgrades (design, refurbishment, putting into service of locomotives, power cars, passenger railcars); Parc de la Chute-Montmorency and La Malbaie railway facilities;
• Track rehabilitation program: $21M;
• Balance: $9M on rail shuttle acquisitions linking Petite-Rivière-Saint-François to Baie-Saint-Paul; Baie-Saint-Paul spur track installations; construction of railway workshop and two railway stations (Grande-Pointe and du Quai).
  
  

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS

1 877-536-2774 (Le Massif) / info_LeTrain@lemassif.com.
Corporate Groups, Groups & Charters also available.

*Fees apply. Fares in Canadian dollars. Schedules and fares subject to change without prior notice.

THE MOUNTAIN: A SPECTACULAR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

Flanked by the seaway deep in the heart of a World Biosphere Reserve, the Mountain is a high altar for fun and freedom. Its scenic environment unfurls across 400 acres of skiable terrain and features 770 metres of vertical – the highest east of the Canadian Rockies – and plunges straight down to the waters of the St. Lawrence River.

THE SKIABLE TERRAIN

• Vertical: 770 metres - the highest east of the Canadian Rockies
  
• Summit Altitude: 806 m (2 645 pi)
  
• Base Altitude: 36 m (118 pi)
  
• Trails & Glades: 53 trails & glades across 307.6 acres (124.5 ha)
  
• Off-Trail: 5 runs across 99 acres of untouched terrain (40 ha)
  
• Total Acreage: 406.3 skiable acres (164.5 ha)

Trail & Glade Calibres

• Easy: 15%
• Intermediate: 30%
• Difficult: 20%
• Expert: 35%
  
  

• Longest Run: 5,1 km (3,17 milles)
• Easiest Run: Simard, traverse Simard, Jean-Noël, Gagné, Combe, Ancienne

• Natural Snow: 669 cm (22 pi) – Average annual snowfall based on past 5 years
• Man-Made Snow: 61 % of skiable terrain (150 acres excluding glades)

• Lifts & Gondolas: 5 recent model lifts, 1 gondola and 1 cabriolet gondola
• Lift Capacity: 11 220 skiers / hour

• Grooming Machines: 5 high-performance grooming machines – 1 transportation vehicle
• Grooming Capacity: 78 % of skiable terrain (193 acres excluding glades)

LE TRANSIT (CABRIOLET GONDOLA)

• Manufacturer: Doppelmayr
• Number of Cabins: 12 (4 pods, each with 3 cabins)
  
• Type: Omega IV
  
• Capacity: 8 passengers per cabin (same cabins as Le Massif Express)
• Overall Length: 274 m
• Vertical: 43 m
• Lift Capacity: 635 persons/hour
• Transit Time: Approx. 4 min. 30 sec.
  

WHAT’S NEW AT THE MOUNTAIN IN 2011-12

• Rodeling: A unique slide experience in Canada;
• Camp de base: A trendy boutique for freeriders and freestylers;
• La Passerelle: Skiable terrain that’s easier to explore;
• Winter Rail Cruise: All in one rail & trail experience.
  

PROJECTED DEVELOPMENT

Approach & Concept

• Skiable Terrain Development Plan: Ecosign Mountain Resort Planners Ltd.;
• Global Mountain Development Project: MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects.

On-Mountain Infrastructures

• Expansion of skiable terrain;
• Implementation of new service infrastructure encompassing SnowSchool, daycare, ticketing, boutique, repair shop;
• Mid-mountain foodservice.

Base Infrastructures
Lodgings:

• Inn
• Chalets
• Apartment Lofts
• Signature Homes
  

Infrastructures :

• Ticketing & Conciergerie
• Boutiques
• Restaurants, Cafés & Bars
• Public Terraces
• Spa Centre
  

Projected activities:
Scandinavian baths, sea kayaking, mountain biking, zipline aerial adventures, skating, ice floe interpretation, entomology trail, culture and gastronomy circuits, shows and concerts.

Summit Infrastructures
Lodgings:

• Chalets
• Signature homes

Infrastructures :

• Boutiques;
• Ticketing & Conciergerie
• Summit Promenade
• Restaurants, Cafés & Bars
• Hiking Trail Network towards Baie-Saint-Paul
• Huts in synergy with the landscape
• Nearby: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, huts (Sentier des Caps)
  

Projected activities:
Rodeling, alpine, off-trail, Nordic and telemark skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, science edutourism, interpretation of natural phenomena.

OUR RODELING RUN – UNIQUE IN CANADA!

An original adventure on a 7.5 km sled run specially designed for natural snow, offering two types of sled experiences. Adults and youth 10 years+.

CLASSIC PLAN

Includes:

• Cat-cab transportation from Summit Chalet to rodeling trail head;
  
• 7.5 km descent accompanied by qualified guides;
• Juice break at mid-mountain hut;
• Return to summit by gondola.
  

Two daily departures: 9:30am & 1:30pm

Duration of experience : About two hours

Fares:

• Adults (18+) : $29,95
  
• Students (10-25*) : $24,95
  
  

AUTHENTIC PLAN

Includes:

• One-hour snowshoe run from Summit Chalet to rodeling trail head;
  
• 7.5 km descent accompanied by qualified guides;
• Soup break at mid-mountain hut;
• Return to summit by gondola.
  

One daily departure: 10:30am

Duration of experience: About three hours

Rates:

• Adults (18+) : $34,95
  
• Students (10-25*) : $29,95
  
  

SLED OPTIONS

Traditional Sled

• Used in sitting position;
• Intuitive riding;
• Comfortable seating and sliding;
• Manufacturer: Mastersculture Inc., Québec
  

Hammerhead Sled

• Used in head-first horizontal position;
• Superior handling;
• Sportier ride;
• Manufacturer: Hammerhead Resort Operations, Vermont

DATES OF OPÉRATION**

• January: 5-6-7-8, 13-14-15, 20-21-22, 27-28-29
  
• February: 3-4-5, 10-11-12, 17-18-19, 24-25-26
  
• March : Daily
  
• April : 1, 6-7-8

RODELING RUN FACT SHEET

• Total Length: 7 303 m (23 960 pi)
  
• Total Area: 26,3 acres (10,6 ha)
  
• Summit Elevation: 816 m (2677 pi)
  
• Base Elevation: 59 m (193,5 pi)
  
• Passenger Transportation: Prinoth Cat Ski Vehicles
  

PREREQUISITES/ PROTOCOLES & POLICIES

• Minimum age required: 10 years+
• Maximum capacity: 15 persons per departure
• Helmets are mandatory (free, on request)
• Payment required to confirm reservation.
  
  

* Upon presentation of student ID. ** Conditions permitting (natural snow only). Dates subject to change without prior notice.

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS

1 877 536-2774 Onsite, at SnowSchool.
Corporate & Group Rates also available.

HÔTEL LA FERME

Approach and Concept

• Planning, design and development: Consortium formed by the firms Lemay Michaud Architecture Design, St-Gelais Montminy et Associés Architectes, Hudon Julien Associés;
• Most urban of the project’s three environments;
• Five pavilions of contemporary design, in varying sizes and shapes that are reminiscent of the original farm buildings of bygone days;
• Embraces an environmental vision vested in geothermal energy.

Accommodations

• 150 rooms, fanned out over five pavilions;
• Minimal, sobre room design offering superior comfort;
• Noble materials such as wood add comfort, warmth to interior spaces.

Infrastructures

• Railway station (train and rail shuttle);
• Multifunctional venue accommodating up to 500 guests (shows, movies, special events, conventions of every size);
• Two conference rooms that can be converted into three sections;
• Three nomad rooms that can be transformed into10-person boardrooms;
• Ticket office;
• Boutiques.

Other Leisure Areas

• Wellness and Spa Centre;
• Terroir market stall;
• Restaurants, cafés and bars;
• Public square.

Special Installations

• Courtyard and pathways to village;

The Mountain

Current skiable terrain…

• Highest vertical east of the Canadian Rockies (770 metres);
• Annual natural snowfall: 668 cm (average over past 5 years);
• 406 acres of skiable terrain: 53 trails and glades, on 307 acres/ 5 off-trail runs, on 99 acres of natural terrain;
• Trail access via both summit and base;
• 6 recent lifts including an ultramodern gondola and 3 high-speed quads;
• New beginner area with novice conveyor lift and platter lift;
• National Alpine Training Centre for hosting speed events (downhill and Super-G);
• Free daily on-mountain guided tours;
• Three scenic chalets;
• SnowSchool (ski, snowboard, telemark and sit-ski);
• Exclusive Rossignol Boutique at summit (sales, rentals and repairs);
• New snowboard and freeskiing boutique at base (Burton, Oakley, Rossignol and more);
• Fried-foods free cuisine adapted to the needs of sports enthusiasts (restaurant, cafeterias and crêperie);
• Permanent art collection on exhibit in base and summit chalets;
• Events spotlighting sports, gastronomy and culture, with performances by Québec’s top artists from the music scene.
  
  

Future Mountain Development…

Approach and Concept

• Ski Area Planning and Design: Ecosign Mountain Resort Planners Ltd.;
• The Mountain Master Plan: MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects.

Mountain Infrastructures

• Family sled run (approx. 7.5 km);
• 30% expansion of skiable terrain, including a 19% expansion of Mont à Liguori off-trail sector (with lift access: 11%);
• New guest services chalet with SnowSchool, daycare, ticket office, boutique and repair shop (Summer 2012);
• Mid-mountain food service.
  
  

THE TRAIN

Rail Cruise Departures and Stopovers
Fall 2011: 140 km shoreline rail cruise from Québec City to La Malbaie

• 27 guaranteed departures;
• Three-hour stopover in La Malbaie.

2012 scheduled stopovers:

• The Mountain, in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François;
• Hôtel La Ferme (Hotel Complex), in Baie-Saint-Paul.

Schedule & Itinerary, Fall 2011 (September & October)

• 10:00am: Departure from Parc de la Chute-Montmorency
• 1:30pm to 4:30pm: Stopover in La Malbaie, discovery of sites and surroundings
• 4:30pm: Departure from La Malbaie
• 8:00pm: Arrival at Parc de la Chute-Montmorency

The Rail Cruise, its Points of Interest
Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, Île d’Orléans, Cap Tourmente, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Baie-Saint-Paul, Isle-aux-Coudres, Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, Les Éboulements, Saint-Irénée, La Malbaie.

Design

• Design: Morelli Designers and Groupe Le Massif Inc.;
• Train renovation and refurbishment: Centre de Réalisations d’Outils Innovateurs (C.R.O.I.).

Rolling Stock Configuration

• Two 1800 hp RS-18 locomotives;
• Two Caterpillar generator engines also serving as baggage cars;
• Eight entirely refurbished Pullman Standard railcars* with individual kitchen facilities: Six railcars each accommodating 68 passengers + Two adapted cab cars each accommodating a maximum of 60 passengers, for guests with reduced mobility**;
• Overall capacity: 528 passengers*.

Fall 2011 – Rates

• Adult (18+) : $249
• Children (6-17) : $199
• 5 and under: free

Rates include:

• Two-way rail cruise between Québec City and La Malbaie;
• Three-course lunch on mid-morning rail cruise;
• Four-course gastronomic dinner on return rail cruise;
• Audio-visual features and interactive entertainment throughout the journey.

Information & Reservations
Toll free: 418-632-5876 / 1-877-536-2774 / www.lemassif.com/train

Inaugural Voyage: September 9 2011

* By late Fall 2011. ** Available December 2011.

TRACK REHABILITATION PROGRAMME

Mandate
Services ferroviaires SEMA Inc., a firm from Sainte-Flavie, with over 25 years experience in the railway sector. Eastern Canada’s leader in bridge and culvert maintenance and repair on railway lines.

Track Segment

• Length: 144 km between Québec City and Clermont, of which 85 km skirts the St. Lawrence shoreline;
• Property of: Train touristique de Charlevoix, a subsidiary of Groupe Le Massif.

Project Objectives

• Ensure sustainability of track segment comprised between Québec City and La Malbaie;
• Put into service the Train of Le Massif de Charlevoix by September 2011;
• Launch rail shuttle linking Hôtel La Ferme (Baie-Saint-Paul) to base of the Mountain (Petite-Rivière-Saint-François) by Spring 2012;
• Guarantee passage of CN freight trains in years to come;
• Propose mid-and long-term regional rail transit options.

Nature of Work
Achieve railway line performance and safety standards required for the transportation of passengers: Optimize safety, comfort, load bearing capacity and speed;

• Track replacement: 22 km;
• Wooden railway tie replacement: 22,000;
• Interventions: 1 tunnel, 25 bridges, 86 culverts (repairs and/or replacements);
• Embankment rip rap across certain portions of territory.

Duration and Costs of Programme

• Duration: 22 months (September 2009 - July 2011);
• Total investment: Approx. $20M.

General information and comments about the Development (Mountain, Train and Hôtel La Ferme)

To share comments regarding our various worksites – whether for The Mountain, the Hôtel La Ferme (Baie-Saint-Paul), or The Train (tracks between Québec City and Clermont) - please write us or call 1-877-536-2774 ext. 4021.

Medias requests about the Development (Mountain, Train and Hôtel La Ferme)

François Piché, communication coordinator - Groupe Le Massif