Alpine Touring
We offer more than 15 km of alpine touring, which serve the ski area as well as the off-piste area.
To access the alpine touring trails, it is mandatory to register and pay a daily access fee, $ 25 taxes included. By acquiring your right of access, you will obtain a pass giving you the opportunity to make one (1) lift by chairlift or gondola during your day. Access rights are available at the summit lodge or base lodge customer services.
To obtain your daily access, you must complete the following release: Alpine Touring Waver (paper version also available to customer services). Acquiring your access rights allows us to increase your security and ensure your search or rescue in an emergency.
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| Daily access | 1 lift(chairlif or gondola) | 25 $ |
New this season! Take a lesson with a certified mountain instructor to learn all the secrets of alpine touring at the Massif de Charlevoix. Are you a beginner? Great, we have everything to get you started safely on the alpine touring and we also offer all the equipment for rent on site.
Off-piste sector
The off-piste sector is located on Mount Liguori, north of the station. There are 3 summits, 800m, 550m and 425m, all accessible with backcountry skins or by bootpacking. To access this area, you must have your alpine touring access right or a lift ticket.
Sector 800 is accessible via the Camp-Boule sector, at the very beginning of La Fortin. You can see a poster with a map of the area. Sector 550 is accessible at the base of the Camp-Boule chairlift. For sector 425, it is accessible via the bottom of the 4, in sector 550.
INFORMATIONS - ALPINE TOURING
The Mont à Liguori Sector is located outside the boundaries of Le Massif Ski Area ; terrain is not maintained by Le Massif. A valid day lift ticket is required. Never ski/ride in this area unless you are prepared for wilderness survival. If you decide to ski/ride in this sector, be advised that it is not patrolled ; you are reponsible for your own actions, your own rescue and the cost of your rescue (minimum fee $ 250). Experts only, extremely steep, narrow terrain, unmarked natural obstacles exist throughout.
- Carry a cell phone or radio
- Wear helmet and goggles
- Never ski alone but in groups of 3 persons minimum
- Look before exiting the woods
- Avoid this area after 2 p.m.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult
The ascent trails are marked with blue and white rectangles as follows
or with blue ribbon:
SUGGESTED PATH
FROM THE BASE
| Name | KM of ascent | Start | Finish | Elevation | Estimated time | Level |
| La Promenade / La Crête | 5.75 | Bottom of La Charlevoix | Summit Maillard Sector | 680 m | 3h |
Promenade:Easy Crête:Very hard |
| Le Forestier / L’Aventurière | 4.85 | Bottom of the sledding run | Summit of 550 (off trails 4-5) | 666 m | 2h30 |
Forestier : Easy Aventurière : Very hard |
FROM THE SUMMIT
| Name | KM of ascent | Start | Finish | Elevation | Estimated time | Level |
| Le Lugeron | 3.75 | Sledding reception | Summit of Liguori (off trails 1-2-3) | 145 | 1h30 | Easy |
FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CAMP-BOULE CHAIRLIFT
| Name | KM of ascent | Start | Finish | Elevation | Estimated time | Level |
| Liguori 550 | 0.82 | Bottom of the Camp-Boule chairlift | Sommet 550 (hors-piste 4-5) | 100 m | 20-30 min | Easy |
| Liguori 800 | 2 | Bottom of the Camp-Boule chairlift | Summit of 800 (off trails 1-2-3) or back to the summit lodge | 338 m | 1h | Very hard |
INSTRUCTION FOR SEASON PASS HOLDER (if you already have a lift ticket)
It is essential to register via the discharge even in possession of a subscription or a regular day ticket. This allows us to increase safety and provide search or rescue in case of an emergency on the trails.
SAFETY NOTICE
-Circulate only on designated places on the map. Respect signs, wildlife and the environment. Respect at all times the Mountain Code of Conduct.
-Never go down by a path of ascent. Plan your descent. Get off by one of our open trails or designated off-piste areas.
-Exit trails and alpine touring trails at the respective closing times of the station.
-Make sure you are physically fit and have appropriate clothing, food and equipment. Knowledge of first aid and related equipment is an asset.
-The conditions, the temperature and the difficulty of the ground can vary. Ask our staff or get a guide if needed.
-Do not venture alone on a hike. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a charged cell phone. A cellular GPS application is an asset in case of emergency
