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Update the 2019-12-06 at 06:02:57

See you Friday December 13 !

December 9, 2019

The station will be closed on weekdays and re-open Friday Dec. 13 with a full-time opening expected by December 16, weather permitting.

Alpine Hiking: Note that alpine hiking is still prohibited at this time. Our teams are very active on the mountain and to respect their work and their safety, like yours, we ask you to wait before practicing your sport. Thank you for your respect and patience, we will soon find ourselves skiing uphill together !

Happy season 2019-2020 to all!

Snow fall

    • 8 cm
    • 4 inches
    24 hours
    • 8 cm
    • 4 inches
    48 hours
    • 12 cm
    • 5 inches
    7 days
    • 47 cm
    • 19 inches
    Season

IMPORTANT

You must leave the ski station by 9 P.M.

Groomers operate every night from 9 P.M. and require the use of a winch, which poses a danger to skiers/snowboarders who come into contact with the steel cables. The cables are difficult to see and are used EVERYWHERE across the mountain and can be up to 1000 meters long.

Uphill Access and Operating Hours

Want to get out on the mountain? You can climb it between 6 A.M. and 9 P.M. However, please note that uphill skiing zones differ according to the station’s hours of operation.

  • During operating hours

    8.30 A.M. to 4.00 P.M.

    • The Uphill

      Designated uphill skiing trails and uphill corridors only.

    • The Downhill

      Opened and marked ski runs.

  • Before and after operating hours

    6.00 A.M. to 8.30 A.M. and 4.00 P.M. to 9.00 P.M.

    • The Uphill

      Use only the official uphill skiing trails marked in red as well as the designated alpine skiing runs marked in yellow or the uphill corridors marked in purple on the map.

    • The Downhill

      Ski down in one of our designated ski runs marked in yellow on the map only . For your safety and the safety of our staff, do not use runs outside of the yellow marked areas. Respect our opening and closing status at all times.

    Uphill Skiing Map

    Discover the hiking trails and the slopes designated for the descent before your excursion.

Sentiers d'ascension

6.00 A.M. - 9.00 P.M.

Legend

  • mountain-artbox Mont-Orford

    1. Le Campagnol - 0.7 km

    2. Le Lièvre - 1.2 km

    3. La tortue - 3 km

  • mountain-artbox Mont Giroux Nord

    1. Pente Douce

      • 1

    2. Tracé du lynx - 2.1 km

    3. Adams - 0.6 km

  • mountain-artbox Mont Giroux Est

    1. Le Renard - 2.7 km

  • mountain-artbox Mont Alfred-DesRochers

    1. L'Hermine - 1.6 km

    2. L'Alouette - 3.5 km

Pistes d'ascension et de descente

6.00 A.M. - 8.30 A.M.

4.00 P.M. - 9.00 P.M.

Legend

  • mountain-artbox Mont-Orford

    1. Grande Coulée

    2. 4 km

  • mountain-artbox Mont Giroux Nord

    1. Familiale - 1 km

      • 1

    2. Magog - 1 km

      • 1

    3. Adams

  • mountain-artbox Mont Giroux Est

    1. Passe Montagne

  • mountain-artbox Mont Alfred-DesRochers

    1. Toussiski - 1.5 km

    2. Descente

    3. Grande Allée

Corridor d'ascension

6.00 A.M. - 8.30 A.M.

8.30 A.M. - 4.00 P.M.

4.00 P.M. - 9.00 P.M.

Legend

  • mountain-artbox Mont Giroux Nord

    1. Corridor : bas 4 KM et haut Familiale

  • mountain-artbox Mont Alfred-DesRochers

    1. Corridor : Grande-Allée et Ookpic

Safety rules and regulations

  • You must respect the Mont-Orford schedule and pre-determined ascent and descent zones at all times.
  • You must leave the ski station by 9 PM.
  • Always check and respect the opening status of the trails and designated areas before accessing the mountain.
  • Pre-season or post-season climbs are forbidden due to the potential hazards of snowmaking, grooming and maintenance operations.
  • It is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to descend on ascent trails as well as closed or non-designated trails at all times.
  • If you encounter a snow vehicle (snow groomer, snowmobile) please wait on the side of the trail for it to pass
  • If you are on the trails outside operatinghours, please only take the designated descent trails.
  • Always stay visible and climb in single file, never in rows of two or more.
  • If you are on the trails after 4 PM, please always stay visible. You must be equipped with a white front light and a red rear light.
  • Please always use uphill climbing skis or boards with metal edges, brakes and restraint straps.
  • The use of crampons or snowshoes is FORBIDDEN at all times on the ski station territory. They are only allowed inside the national park in certain designated areas.
  • No emergency services are available outside operating hours. Dial 911 in case of emergency. For more information on emergency services, visit the Emergency section.
  • Mont-Orford reserves the right to charge a minimum fee of $250 for all assistance requests made outside operating hours or outside marked and designated trails. A delay may be expected for any rescue following a report.
  • Do not leave behind any waste or trash on the trails. Be eco-responsible!
  • No animals permitted on the trails.
  • Respect the Mountain Code of Conduct at all times.

In case of emergency

During ski station operating hours (8:30 am –4 pm)
The ascent trails are not patrolled. First-aid assistance must be requested. Expect a delay.

For first-aid assistance during resort operating hours, report accidents to any ski patroller, Mountain Ambassador or lift operator. You can also stop at first-aid stations at the top of each mountain area and at the base of the mountain.

You can also call 819 843-6548, ext. 8448, to reach the ski patrol dispatcher to request first-aid assistance.


Outside station hours - before and after operating hours (6 am - 8:30 am and 4 pm - 9pm)

ATTENTION: LOW OR NO CELL RECEPTION ON THE MOUNTAIN.

No patrol services available. Dial 911. You are responsible for your own safety.

ATTENTION: Low or no cell reception on the mountain.

Advice before heading out

Mountain Code of Conduct