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Mont-Sainte-Anne vs Val-Mauricie

Mont-Sainte-Anne excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere.

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
Val-Mauricie

$0 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
$$Ikon
Val-Mauricie
Quebec, Canada
$$

Family

Ski School Age
3+
-
Full-Day Program
-
Beginner Terrain
7.5
6.5
Walkability
7.0
5.0
Village Vibe
7.5
5.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,050'
1,640'
Skiable Area
450 ac
0 ac
Green Runs
22%
25%
Trails
71
10
Lifts
10
1

Getting There

Airport
YQB
YUL
Drive Time
0.8h
2h
Road Ease
8.5
5.0

Cost

Passes
Ikon
None
Day Pass
$95
$0
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Limited
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mont-Sainte-Anne

96.2"

avg season

2024-25 season

72.8" total

76%

Val-Mauricie

78.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

62" total

79%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
96"48"0"
Mont-Sainte-Anne
Val-Mauricie

Key Insights

Mont-Sainte-Anne excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere.

Key Differences

  • Mont-Sainte-Anne's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Val-Mauricie's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
  • Mont-Sainte-Anne's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Val-Mauricie's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
  • Mont-Sainte-Anne's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Val-Mauricie's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Mont-Sainte-Anne offers more terrain variety (450 acres vs 0 acres)

Best For

Mont-Sainte-Anne

  • Those seeking a walkable village experience
  • Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (450 acres)

Val-Mauricie

  • Budget-conscious families

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Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
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