Chic Chac offers guided ski touring and splitboarding day trips throughout the mountains found in the Réserve Faunique. Depending on our clients’ ambitions, the current weather conditions, the snowfalls and recent winds, our guides will primarily take you to the following mountains and areas, but several other terrains are also available.
MOUNT LYALL
Mount Lyall has been developed by the Coop Accès Chic-Choc to allow for smoother skiing thanks to the design of the glades in islands. Its orientation and terrain are perfect for preserving maximum powder snow. Please allow approximately 45 minutes for the approach and another 45 minutes to reach the summit.
- Elevation of 936 meters
- Vertical drop of 330 meters
MAP OF MOUNT LYALL
MOUNT HOG’S BACK
Mount Hog’s Back is a summit offering engaging ski runs and 360-degree panoramic views of the entire Chic-Choc Mountains. It offers the best viewpoint of Mount Albert, in particular.
- Elevation of 810 meters
- Vertical drop of 440 meters
MOUNT VALLIÈRES-ST-RÉAL
The Vallières-St-Réal form a group of 8 peaks with a wide variety of skiing options. They offer a memorable hike thanks to their ridge trail and excellent slopes.
- Elevation of 940 meters
- Vertical drop of 280 meters
MINES MADELEINE
This legendary area boasts iconic peaks for experienced skiers who aren’t afraid of a longer approach. A trip to the Mines Madeleine is a rewarding endeavor, offering aggressive descents, steep slopes, and typically untouched snow. The summit of Xalibu and the Eagle Corridor are among the areas that have made the Mines famous.
- Elevation of 1265 meters
- Vertical drop of 550 meters
MOUNT BLANCHE-LAMONTAGNE
Mount Blanche-Lamontagne offers a long hike and a very engaging ski couloir. The views of Mont Albert and Hog’s Back are unforgettable.
- Elevation of 940 meters
- Vertical drop of 420 meters
MOUNT CHAMPS-DE-MARS
Champs-de-Mars offer hiking and intermediate descents with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. The southern exposure of the snowfields makes the terrain ideal for sunny days.
- Elevation of 700 meters
- Vertical drop of 350 meters