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LE MASSIF DE CHARLEVOIX

📍Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Quebec, Canada

⬛ Steep & Deep🏞️ Scenic Cruiser💎 Hidden Gem🍺 Après Capital7 Days on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Clobonneau · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
2,526 ft
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Skiable terrain
406.3 acres
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Avg snowfall
250 in
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Lifts
8

THE VIBE

Le Massif delivers an extraordinary combination: the highest vertical drop east of the Canadian Rockies, ski runs that plunge toward the frozen St. Lawrence River, and a sophisticated Quebecois culture that elevates the entire experience. New to Ikon for 25/26, this hidden gem is ready for its moment.

Best For

  • ✓Vertical seekers
  • ✓Francophile travelers
  • ✓Intermediate to advanced skiers
  • ✓Culinary enthusiasts

Skip If

  • ✗You don't like cold
  • ✗You need English-only environments
  • ✗You want terrain parks
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
22%
Intermediate
31%
Advanced
34%
Expert
12%
🎿Great for thrill-seekers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
2,532 ft*
Base elevation
6 ft*

* Historical planning figures

Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Le Massif de Charlevoix official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers60 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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Official resort website ↗

SEASON PLANNING

Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

A few more reasons to be here.

Le Massif Open

Apr 3, 2027

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MUST-SKI RUNS

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La Charlevoix

Steep pitch with incredible river views

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Les Morios

Gladed steeps in the backcountry zone

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Le Lac

Long scenic cruiser descending toward the village

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Mountain biking; Hiking and trail running; Gondola sightseeing; Canyoning.

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Sources & planning context

Other names · Le Massif, Charlevoix

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.lemassif.com/en
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
53
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
406.3
Source ↗ · Oct 21, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Mountain biking; Hiking and trail running; Gondola sightseeing; Canyoning.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
2526
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
8
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
250
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Travel guidance source ↗ · reviewed October 29, 2026; the guide uses broad planning advice

The resort count includes trails and glades.

  • Le Massif de Charlevoix — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗

    Partner schedule index. The Canadian guide presents typical seasons; current operation follows each mountain’s own schedule.

  • Official 2026–27 operating information ↗

    Operator season information. Use the current schedule and conditions for your chosen ski day.

  • Official 2026–27 operating information ↗

    Operator season information. Use the current schedule and conditions for your chosen ski day.

  • Summer Charlevoix Attractions ↗

    Mountain biking; Hiking and trail running; Gondola sightseeing; Canyoning.

  • Le Massif homepage ↗

    The first-party Le Massif homepage page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

  • Le Massif group mountain guide ↗

    The first-party Le Massif group mountain guide page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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