Resort Comparison

Mont-Sainte-Anne vs Mont Sutton

Mont-Sainte-Anne excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere, while Mont Sutton offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Mont-Sainte-Anne's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

The Verdict

Mont-Sainte-Anne leads with 5 wins
Best for Families
Mont-Sainte-Anne

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Mont-Sainte-Anne

96.2" average season

Best Terrain
Mont-Sainte-Anne

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Mont Sutton

$75 day pass

Easiest Access
Mont-Sainte-Anne

0.8h from YQB

Best Village Vibe
Mont-Sainte-Anne

Pleasant base area

Mont-Sainte-Anne
Quebec, Canada
$$Ikon
Mont Sutton
Quebec, Canada
$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age
3+
4+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
6.0
Walkability
7.0
6.5
Village Vibe
7.5
7.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,050'
1,509'
Skiable Area
450 ac
460 ac
Green Runs
22%
18%
Trails
71
60
Lifts
10
10

Getting There

Airport
YQB
YUL
Drive Time
0.8h
1.5h
Road Ease
8.5
8.5

Cost

Passes
Ikon
Ikon
Day Pass
$95
$75
Cost Tier
Moderate
Budget

Village

Dining
Moderate
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mont-Sainte-Anne

96.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

72.8" total

76%

Mont Sutton

87.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

87.1" total

100%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
96"48"0"
Mont-Sainte-Anne
Mont Sutton

Key Insights

Mont-Sainte-Anne excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere, while Mont Sutton offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Mont-Sainte-Anne's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

  • Mont-Sainte-Anne's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Mont Sutton's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Mont-Sainte-Anne's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Mont Sutton starts at age 4
  • Mont-Sainte-Anne has greater vertical drop (2,050' vs 1,509'), offering longer runs
  • Mont Sutton is budget-friendly while Mont-Sainte-Anne falls in the moderately priced category
  • Mont-Sainte-Anne has more beginner/intermediate terrain (73% green and blue), while Mont Sutton skews more advanced (47% black and double black)

Best For

Mont-Sainte-Anne

  • Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

Mont Sutton

  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs
  • Expert skiers (47% advanced terrain)

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