Mont Blanc, Quebec

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Mont Blanc
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Location Mont-Blanc, Quebec, Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Vertical210 metres (690 ft) [1]
Top elevation580 m (1902 ft)
Runs43 total
15% Easy
27% Intermediate
46% Difficult
12% Extremely difficult
Lift system 7 total
3 quadruple chair
2 triple chair
2 magic carpet
Snowmaking 85%
Website Ski Mont Blanc

Mont Blanc is a ski resort in the Laurentian Mountains and south of Mont-Tremblant, in Les Laurentides Regional County Municipality (MRC), in administrative region of Laurentides (region), in Quebec, Canada. [2] It is located in the municipality of Mont-Blanc, just east of Mont Tremblant.

The resort is owned by American lawyer Phillip Robinson since 1976. It is run by his two sons, William and Michael Robinson. [3]

Main recreational activities

The ski resort offers 208 vertical metres. This ski center is equipped with seven ski lifts. It has 43 trails as well as two snow parks and 2 learning areas. It offers a wide variety of trails suitable for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. More than 130 certified instructors train new skiers (of all ages) who are learning a sliding sport (skiing, snowboarding) on gentle slopes, easy lifts and safe terrain. [4]

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References

  1. mountainvertical.com - Best Skiing and Snowboarding near Montreal, QC
  2. "Mont Blanc". BonjourQuebec. 2014.
  3. "Mont Blanc". Ski Town. 2014.
  4. Site officiel du Mont Blanc

Coordinates: 46°06′06″N74°29′03″W / 46.10167°N 74.48417°W / 46.10167; -74.48417