Resort Comparison

Mont-Sainte-Anne vs Mont Sutton

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

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

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

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

YQB

YUL

—

Drive Time

0.8h

1.5h

—

Road Ease

8.5

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

—

Day Pass

$95

$75

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

Budget

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Mont-Sainte-Anne

Quebec, Canada

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical2,050'

Skiable Area450 ac

Green Runs22%

Trails71

Getting There

AirportYQB

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

8.5

Cost

Day Pass$95

Cost TierModerate

Mont Sutton

Quebec, Canada

$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

6.0

Walkability

6.5

Village Vibe

7.0

Mountain

Vertical1,509'

Skiable Area460 ac

Green Runs18%

Trails60

Getting There

AirportYUL

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

8.5

Cost

Day Pass$75

Cost TierBudget

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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Resort Comparison

Mont-Sainte-Anne vs Mont Sutton

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

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

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

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

YQB

YUL

—

Drive Time

0.8h

1.5h

—

Road Ease

8.5

—

Cost

Passes

Ikon

—

Day Pass

$95

$75

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

Budget

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Mont-Sainte-Anne

Quebec, Canada

$$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical2,050'

Skiable Area450 ac

Green Runs22%

Trails71

Getting There

AirportYQB

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

8.5

Cost

Day Pass$95

Cost TierModerate

Mont Sutton

Quebec, Canada

$Ikon

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

6.0

Walkability

6.5

Village Vibe

7.0

Mountain

Vertical1,509'

Skiable Area460 ac

Green Runs18%

Trails60

Getting There

AirportYUL

Drive Time1.5h

Road Ease

8.5

Cost

Day Pass$75

Cost TierBudget

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

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)