Reviews of MONT-SAINTE-ANNE (Gym)

Jake Graham

An awesome weekend out on the slopes of Mont Sainte-Anne. We were with a 10+ person group varying ski abilities and everyone had a great time! The option to ski during the day and night was also quite unique so try to do both if you can! Another favourite part was the views from the top - especially on the run named La Crête. We will definitely be looking to return to Mont Sainte-Anne as a group in the future - the lines were never very long and skiing was quality despite no new fresh snow while there. The option to have an evening in Quebec City was perfect as well, at only 30 minutes away, it is definitely something you should consider!

Annette Paquin

In Eastern Canada there are only a few mountains that are worth going for a ski week holiday. Mont Sainte Anne is one of them. Although conditions vary, they have good snow making and grooming of hills. South side hills are longer runs and offer plenty of diamond and double diamond runs. North side runs are shorter but offer great runs and often better conditions. Good lodges and lifts. Food services have possibly the cleanest commercial kitchens I have ever seen (and I used to work on the industry). Parking is very close and free. Took a lesson through the ski school a few years ago. Excellent match to an instructor and well worth taking. We'll organized during Covid to keep people safe. Friendly, professional staff everywhere.

Keith Carter

Great place to snowboard! Excellent natural snow, organised snowmaking, nice fast lifts and gondola. Terrain on trails is great for snowboarding. No slow parts means no need to stop, unstrap, and skate! Nice! Of course Quebec = Great food!

Stephen S

This review is for the summer: perfect if you like a long, moderate hike. This hike is NOT easy, but it is also not hard. The entire trip will take approximately 3 hours at a regular pace. Views at the top make the whole thing worth it. For the best views, go around sunrise or sunset. You will get a view of Beaupré and even Quebec City far in the distance. The backside has mountains and forest as far as you can see.

Bartosz Zakrzewski

I skied there for 3 days with my family. Enjoyed the whole mountain very much. Breathtaking views over the St. Lawrence River while skiing down from easy green to double diamond trails. Make sure you take a quick break at a mid mountain to get a maple syrup taffy on snow.

K W

Definitely one of the better ski hills. Long trails with varying levels of difficulty and lifts which accommodate a good size. One of the lifts has a cover which is an added bonus for night skiing or when it's just windy and you want to cover up. Terrain trails are ok too. Both North side and South side of the mountain has good trails. Some are only accessible with a T-bar lift. Slopes are very good for all skiers. Weekday skiing is the best and lift lines aren't long or rather only a few people. Weekends can be a 10+ minute wait on major lifts.

Stephanie Maione

This place makes me want to ski again! LOL Absolutely incredible options for accommodations.... From townhouse to condos to chalets..... A very welcoming, friendly place with incredibly beautiful views. …

Nu Dub (indipride)

Nice ski slopes! Not for beginners at all. Very gorgeous views!!! Parking is free nearby, but must come early in order to be able to find a spot. There is plenty of things to do nearby as well: dog sledge, hiking trails! Also, there is a sugar shack in the middle of one of the slopes (cash only). There is food canteen on each side of the ski slopes.

Danny

Mountain biking to hiking on foot it's a marvelous place to be. Away from the stress of the town. On top, 800 meters, you can see all the mountains and lake, St Laurent River and old Quebec city.

Steven Lusignan

Mont Sainte Anne lives up to expectations and is probably one of the most underrated ski resorts around. I visited Monte Sainte Anne in my early twenties, almost 30 years ago now. My daughter and I drove up (Jan. ‘22) for a father-daughter ski weekend together. Neither of us were disappointed. The snow is as good as I remembered it. The ski trails are numerous (71 day/19 evening) and vary from meandering green trails to double-black terrain, glade skiing, freestyle, moguls, etc. The view is spectacular, not a cloud in the sky either day. Our trip coincided with the latest Covid-19 (Omicron) lockdown so no waiting at the lifts. On top of that, Beaupré was a balmy -24°C on the weekend so, we had the mountain to ourselves (see pics) literally. We will be back!

Paul Richter

We were very impressed at the really top-notch refurbishments. I've stayed in many hotels and I have to say that the room was one of the best ever. The service was good. The restaurant actually surprised me. The service was effecient and …

The Kendrick

Excellent ski school service. Thank you to Susanne (I hope I got your name right) I was so embarrassed I was on the mountain and took more time to get back and was late for pickup but she was there in the ski school watching my kid. Thanks to Matt too for teaching my kid to ski and making their trip by taking them to the top of the mountain and not just the bunny hill.

Kal Alhaija

This is an amazing experience with lots of nice restaurants, boating, canoing biking, hiking and exploring St.Anne trails,

Fearocious Fearocious

We spent 6 days cross country skiing and had a great time. It is a beautiful area for nordic skiing and the staff are friendly and helpful. There are lots of trails to choose from that range from expert to novice. The trails are well marked and groomed. The lodge has lots of room to wax your skies, relax by the fireplace and enjoy your lunch. There is also a small restaurant on site, and a well stocked sports store that allows rents skies, snowshoes and fat tire bikes.

Tanner DeMerchant

Great atmosphere, skied 3 days and the conditions were pretty good for the amount of people there. Would definitely reccomend for a getaway.

Sean Montgomery

Great area with amazing places to hike! Wish there were a few more good restaurants and shops.

Matt Surrey

Beautiful Resort . Very Good Price. Decent Location.

Tanya Circosta

We visited today, took the gondola up to the peak. Stunning views from the top. There's a little tower you can climb to see 360 degree views. It was fascinating to see a ski resort in the middle of summer. Definitely worth the ticket prices …

Caitlin Warburton

The skiing was wonderful. The lodge with food and beverage was pretty dated. We spent a ton, but that’s to be expected for a day of skiing. Overall, we really enjoyed it.

Ari

Nice looking hills, we came late so everything was closed. There is a small playground for kids on the base and some nice outdoor sitting areas. More quiet than I expected it to be. There are some trail bikers washing their bikes of in the bike wash area.

Var

It's a nice trail in autumn with nice views. But it's designed for skiing and it feels a lot less nice than actual trecking in the forest, because the trail is very wide

James Kerr

Great for a mountain bike trip. Gondola is super quick and easy, though thoughtless people will put their feet on the seats and get mud everywhere. Never had to line up long for the lift. There are no really basic tracks here for beginners off the lift. All tracks require a measure of skill and a decent bike with quality brakes. Blue tracks are still challenging in places, being bumpy and rocky in spots. Mud makes it harder, as well as brake bumps left by beginners. The red course Vietnam is amazing, but Purdue may as well be black. The other black courses are extremely challenging. Especially with mud - incredibly technical and not many large park features. Rock drops and wet tree roots are everywhere. I didn't try the WC DH course as I didn't want to die. The Cross Country tracks are extensive and amazing also.

Chris jenkins

I could say a lot about Mont Sainte-Anne, I skied here for 6 weeks in 2020. Every year I travel to a new hill to ski with my wife and daughter for an extended period of time. We really get to know the places we ski. We have skied from Quebec hills to BC hills. My honest advice if your reading this review is this is not a hill for tourists. This is a hill designed to cater to the locals, don’t make this a travel destination. Why? Firstly we purchase season passes every hill we go to, mont Sainte Anne was $1100 per adult our daughter was $20. At this price you expect a world class resort. 1- Not all the lifts run during the week, so you have only one way to the summit and that’s by the gondola. (This gondola also had a major malfunction and nearly killed people, 12 people were hospitalized, thankfully we were not on it when it happened) 2- There isn’t a lot of choices to eat at the mountain, you basically have there own chalet that offers meals. So no selection. 3- Very few events happen at the hill, never seems to be anything going on. The employees are friendly but the mountain seems to be poorly run, doesn’t feel like any money is put back into the mountain. For the price you pay to ski you expect more and unfortunately it disappoints. If your looking for a fun vibrant hill, Tremblant is still the winner, don’t waste your time and money here, because management doesn’t care about your experience. Again they can do this because it’s close to Quebec City and people don’t have many choices. But as a tourist resort, it’s a huge disappointment.

Tony Haddad

Beautiful and relaxing place.

Emilie Noel

Nice mountain with a good variety of slopes for all levels! Weekdays are the best to visit: short waiting lines for the chairlifts. I’d advise against going between 9am-12pm on weekends as lines are quite long at all chairlifts. Also, if you buy your tickets through Ma Neige, the tickets can’t be scanned through the “online tickets” scanner. Overall good experience and will visit again.

Karim Latouche

One of the best ski resorts in Quebec. Ski experience is very close from what you get in French Alps. The scenery is incredibly beautiful. A bit pricey though

Sophie Baillargeon

Lines are long, gondolas are slow… Sadly this mountain is not taken care of like it should. It is beautiful to hike and to ski, but customer service has some issues and their technical system is also a failure. We really hope things change sooner rather than later and that MSA comes back to life like Tremblant or the Massif, otherwise it will perish.

Tom Walker

Love the big wide open runs, continual fall lines, and the night skiing!

Oliver Delima

Lots of runs from begginers to pro. Great condition. Also skiicentric resort so some runs are harder to get through with snowboards.

Heather Peatman

I've been coming here since 2007 annually with a group of High School kids from Vermont. This place never disappoints. I love skiing here. There are trails for everyone! The staff is super helpful! I enjoy being able to ski up and down to the Chalets we stay at.

moody harris

Mont-Sainte-Anne is a ski resort area located in the town of Beaupré, Quebec, about 40 km (25 mi) northeast of Quebec City. The mountain is part of the Laurentian mountain chain and has a summit elevation of 800 m (2,625 ft) above sea …

Nick Morrison

I can't say enough to express how much we enjoyed our week skiing Mont Sainte Anne. With two young children age 7 and 5 we were a little nervous on how they would do on a mountain this size but we very pleasantly surprised at how we were all able to enjoy the mountain. There are trails for every skill level and the runs are quite long. We all enjoyed every second on the slopes. The children loved the enchanted forest and the rigolo. A must do with your young ones. You will understand the enchanted part once you start the run. Look for the activities and hidden surprises as you ski through the trees. With 4 lifts running all day you aren't waiting long before you are back at the top and ready to hit your next run. Beautiful views on both sides of the mountain and a look out tower on the summit for amazing photo opportunities. The staff are amazing and a great source of knowledge to help you choose the best runs for you and the family. The resort has two cafeterias, a pub, a warming hut serving snacks and warm beverages, a candy shop and even has a Sugar Bush part way down a trail to stop and enjoy some maple treats before heading for the bottom. They even had bouncy castles set up one day for the little ones to enjoy. They offer a daycare service, ski schools, clinics and private lessons. There is also a free style course for the adventurous tricksters. Mogul runs and backcountry style runs. This resort really does have it all. They have ski in/ski out accomodations available as well but book well in advance as they fill up quickly. Before booking your trip contact central booking to take advantage of any and all deals being offered at the time of your visit. We will definitely be back to this resort next season.

Emma Langham

Great ski resort with a variety of runs for all abilities. Quite pricey though but then so are most ski resorts! Would recommend getting there early on weekends/holidays so you don't end up having to park miles away.

Gnomze

I’ve been coming here to ski for years on end with my family every March break, and I must say it’s one of my favorite mountains in Quebec. There is such a wide variety of trails to choose from, and there is even a whole side of the mountain dedicated to advanced gears which tends to weed out the beginners.

Marianna Egyed

Overall pretty good resort, on days the line-up is reasonable you can get a lot of skiing under your belt. Mask in open air lines is optional. Tracks are mostly well maintained. Facilities are good too.

Jacque Ducker

Mont Saint Anne is pretty easy to access from Quebec City and has spectacular views of the St Lawrence. Tickets can be purchased in advance on your phone and quickly presented to the front desk to exchange for your pass, painless! Kids under 6 ski free, woohoo! The mountain offers both on-site and off-site lodging options to keep things affordable which is also nice. The main lift has 'bubble chairs' where after your safety bar pulls down there's an additional device that fully protects you from the elements on your way up - and given that is one of the longest chairs up it's actually quite nice as you don't feel the cold at all! I will note some of the 'bubbles' are a little hazy (no longer see through) and harder to see through, if at all. There are several 'glades' (with trees) runs, starting from a beginner style with a very mild slope for introductory skiers that still want to experience more intermediate style slope. 'La familiale' is also a super fun green circle run that stretches a good distance and has amazing views of the river on the way down. Note that this run can present some challenges for introductory skiers and boarders that can't keep enough pace through some of the flats, but it's a good way to learn how to keep your pace / speed down a hill. The back side of the mountain is also a lot of fun, the only downside would be the super slow chair to get to the peak of the mountain which takes you to the backside. I actually hadn't visited this mountain since I was a child and just managed to get back there for a day and had a complete blast, there was a perfect introductory area at the base Lodge where kids and new skiers and snowboarders can also learn. Thanks Mont Saint Anne for the memories!! JD

Liesl MacGregor

You can find me on Crete every New Year's Eve Day,, ready to ring in the new year. We travel from Boston to ski here!

Jason Thorne

Had an amazing family ski trip for March Break. Weather was fantastic, trail grooming was superb. Staff and fellow skiers were great. This hill had a great mix of family friendly and challenging runs. A good mix for the 9 skiers in our group. Plans have already begun for next year ????

Matt Paiton

Well groomed slopes on this interesting mountain. Stayed onsite and found plenty of slopes to keep us entertained for three days. Only downside is the lack of dining and drinking options in the evening - we ended up driving to Quebec City each night for dinner.

Nathalie D

For a good hike and a nice picnic on top of the mountain

Jesse Rader

We went I July so no skiing just hiking. Had beautiful sights and a couple water falls across the road Wich are breath taking.

vikram ranade

Amazing ski slopes and great infrastructure. Focus on skiing , particularly for beginners and intermediate level skiers. Proximity to Québec city and convenient on slope hotels makes it a nice place to take a ski break

Ron Wilkins

It is a ski/board Mountain. 40 minute ride from Old Quebec. The mountain village is quite limited compared to other mountains such as Jackson Hole, Breckenridge, Stratton, Okemo, or Killington. However, this was made up for by excellent snow conditions. No ice anywhere on the mountain. Glades, though tracked out, were still fun as it didn't feel like an ice hockey rink. If you are looky for partying, this is not the mountain. If you are looking for quality ski/board experience this is a really good mountain.

Greg Channer

Great 3 day! Helpful friendly bilegual staff. I rented full equipment and lift pass for the 3 "days" came to total of just under $500 CAD. Food and beverage higher on site but pay for convenience. Fun mountain experience at top of hill from gondola. Found out at end though that night ski not included in packages price. Overall injoyable and had to stop a lot to take in views.

Susan Redpath

There are many beautiful views of the St. Lawrence river. Lots of different ski runs to suit all. Sometimes very slow getting up the mountain, especially if the gondola is not working. They need another chair lift on the Southside.

Benoit Guertin (Loosepiston)

Great place for skiing with either family and friends. Various runs of different levels and one of the longest snow park I've ever seen.

Vladimir L

Xmas 2019, not much snow, but no people as well, the lifts are empty. No crowds at Nordic SPA. The small skate rink they have wasn't working the most of our stay. Overall enjoable vacations with the family and friens you can't order the weather, but could be better.

anh dao

Superb ski hill with amazing views and a wide range of difficulties! The gondola was closed when we went but it did not feel crowded and we never waited long to get on the lift. We'll be back next year!

Gerry Kolkman

Despite a cold blustery day and a coating of sugary snow that I was not used to, we stayed all day After the late afternoon grooming and a break to eat and dethaw, the winds died down and the last 3 hours were some of the best skiing I've ever enjoyed, dusted corduroy for miles!!!?

Frank Appache

Great quality riding. Even with the beginning of the season having less than 1m base, you can tell this station works hard on tending to the trails. One of my favorite spots in this area.