Resort Comparison

Mont Orford vs Val-Mauricie

The Verdict

Mont Orford leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Mont Orford

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Mont Orford

79.7" average season

Best Terrain

Mont Orford

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Val-Mauricie

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Mont Orford

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Mont Orford

Pleasant base area

Mont Orford

Quebec, Canada

$$Independent

Val-Mauricie

Quebec, Canada

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.0

6.5

—

Walkability

6.5

5.0

—

Village Vibe

7.5

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,790'

1,640'

—

Skiable Area

450 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

YUL

—

Drive Time

1.5h

—

Road Ease

8.0

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

None

—

Day Pass

$70

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Limited

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Mont Orford

Quebec, Canada

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

6.5

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical1,790'

Skiable Area450 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails61

Getting There

AirportYUL

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$70

Cost TierModerate

Val-Mauricie

Quebec, Canada

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,640'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs25%

Trails10

Getting There

AirportYUL

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mont Orford

79.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

79.6" total

100%

Val-Mauricie

78.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

62" total

79%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

80"40"0"

Mont Orford

Val-Mauricie

Key Insights

Mont Orford excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere.

Key Differences

Mont Orford's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Val-Mauricie's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Mont Orford's walkability score (6.5) exceeds Val-Mauricie's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Mont Orford's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Val-Mauricie's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Mont Orford offers more terrain variety (450 acres vs 0 acres)

Best For

Mont Orford

Families with first-time skiers (excellent beginner terrain)
Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere

Val-Mauricie

Budget-conscious families

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Resort Comparison

Mont Orford vs Val-Mauricie

The Verdict

Mont Orford leads with 5 wins

Best for Families

Mont Orford

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Mont Orford

79.7" average season

Best Terrain

Mont Orford

Impressive mountain

Best Value

Val-Mauricie

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Mont Orford

Easy mountain roads

Best Village Vibe

Mont Orford

Pleasant base area

Mont Orford

Quebec, Canada

$$Independent

Val-Mauricie

Quebec, Canada

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

8.0

6.5

—

Walkability

6.5

5.0

—

Village Vibe

7.5

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

1,790'

1,640'

—

Skiable Area

450 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

YUL

—

Drive Time

1.5h

—

Road Ease

8.0

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

None

—

Day Pass

$70

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Limited

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Mont Orford

Quebec, Canada

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

8.0

Walkability

6.5

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical1,790'

Skiable Area450 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails61

Getting There

AirportYUL

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

8.0

Cost

Day Pass$70

Cost TierModerate

Val-Mauricie

Quebec, Canada

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical1,640'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs25%

Trails10

Getting There

AirportYUL

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Mont Orford

79.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

79.6" total

100%

Val-Mauricie

78.9"

avg season

2024-25 season

62" total

79%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

80"40"0"

Mont Orford

Val-Mauricie

Key Insights

Mont Orford excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere.

Key Differences

Mont Orford's beginner terrain score (8.0) exceeds Val-Mauricie's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Mont Orford's walkability score (6.5) exceeds Val-Mauricie's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Mont Orford's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Val-Mauricie's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Mont Orford offers more terrain variety (450 acres vs 0 acres)