Le Valinouët, crédit: Canopée
Here, there is snow and powder to accompany all the ski experiences to be had in the region. In Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, skiing is synonymous with snowy mountains, fun, marked trails and experiences rich in diversity. There is no shortage of experiences with all the variations of this sport.
Come and try downhill skiing, cross-country skiing or discover a unique experience with high-country skiing in one of our beautiful regional mountains. In addition, several lodgings near the slopes offer different packages to accompany your ski trip!
Downhill skiing
In the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, there is no shortage of great powder for skiing. Pleasure, natural snow, glades, vertical drops and unforgettable family experiences await you in the region. You won't get tired of skiing down the trails at Valinouët, Mont Edouard, Mont Lac-Vert or Tobo-Ski before taking a well-deserved break at the après-ski.
Downhill skiing is an invigorating experience that starts at 9:00 a.m. and often ends with a good supper in good company in a rented chalet. We have fun on the moguls, explore the glades, enjoy the views from the chairlift and work on our powder technique.
Off-piste skiing, where you brave the big powder, and touring skiing, also known as ski touring, are downhill ski practices where there is no mechanical lift. It's all about going up the mountain by yourself and then enjoying the well-deserved descent!
Off-piste skiing
With its high, snow-covered mountains, the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region is the ideal place for backcountry skiing. Brave the powder, rack up the turns, and venture into uncrowded areas, all in complete safety.
Places where you can practice off-piste skiing:
Mont-Édouard
8 slopes, 400m difference in altitude. Very difficult to extreme. Equipment rental is available.
Les Sommets du Fjord
Elevation gain (180 to 220m). Very difficult to extreme
Mont Lac-Vert
240m of vertical drop. Access the off-piste sector (BC) on the east side of the mountain.
Backcountry skiing
Backcountry skiing, often called touring skiing, is definitely a growing sport in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.
Climb the mountain yourself with skis equipped with skins and enjoy your well-deserved descent!
Live this unique experience in autonomous, guided or discovery formula, at Mont Edouard and at Mont Lac-Vert.
Cross-country skiing
In Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, cross-country skiing is a multitude of trails groomed in municipal parks, ski resorts, national parks, clubs and centers.
Whether on classic skis or skates, you can admire the beauty of our forests on trails for all levels. Cross-country skiing is a sport that is best practiced in temperatures not exceeding -15 degrees Celsius.
Places to go cross-country skiing in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
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Arboretum de la presqu'île CroftMétabetchouan–Lac-à-la-Croix -
Village historique de Val-JalbertChambord -
Parc national des Monts-ValinSaint-Fulgence -
Club Plein Air OuiatchouanLac-Bouchette -
Tobo-SkiSaint-Félicien -
Moulin des Pionniers de La DoréLa Doré -
Centre plein-air Do-Mi-SkiDolbeau-Mistassini -
Parc régional des Grandes-Rivières du lac Saint-JeanDolbeau-Mistassini -
Massif aux trois lacsLabrecque -
Centre Plein air Le NorvégienSaguenay (Jonquière bor.) -
Parc de la Rivière-du-MoulinSaguenay (Chicoutimi bor.) -
Réserve faunique des LaurentidesSaint-André-du-Lac-Saint-Jean+ 1 other coordinate -
Bois Rond ExpérienceSaguenay (La Baie bor.) -
Centre plein air Bec-ScieSaguenay (La Baie bor.)+ 1 other coordinate -
Mont BéluSaguenay (La Baie bor.) -
Club le Perce-Neige de BéginBégin -
Le ValinouëtSaint-David-de-Falardeau -
Mont EdouardL'Anse-Saint-Jean -
Fjord en KayakL'Anse-Saint-Jean -
Saguenay AventuresL'Anse-Saint-Jean+ 6 other contact details -
Parc d'une rive à l'autreAlma+ 2 other contact details -
Les Grands Jardins du Lac-St-JeanNormandin
