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Mont Orignal is a winter resort located not far from Lac Etchemin.<ref name=Ski/> It offers many winter activities like [[alpine skiing]], [[cross-country skiing]] (54 km of classic / free skating trail) and [[snow tubing]] (three runs). Mont Orignal also offers the possibility to rent fully equipped cottage. Also, Mont Orignal is the only place in Quebec using a detachable six packs{{What|date=February 2013}} to reach the summit. It maintains the largest snowpark in the province of Quebec. Several competitions were held in Moose Park (Mont Orignal snowpark) like the Jib Academy, a competitions for teens under 16 years. |
Mont Orignal is a winter resort located not far from Lac Etchemin.<ref name=Ski/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bonjourquebec.com/qc-en/attractions-directory/cross-country-ski-centre/station-de-ski-mont-orignal-cooperative-de-solidarite_5890509.html|title=Mont Orignal|publisher=BonjourQuebec|date=2014}}</ref> It offers many winter activities like [[alpine skiing]], [[cross-country skiing]] (54 km of classic / free skating trail) and [[snow tubing]] (three runs). Mont Orignal also offers the possibility to rent fully equipped cottage. Also, Mont Orignal is the only place in Quebec using a detachable six packs{{What|date=February 2013}} to reach the summit. It maintains the largest snowpark in the province of Quebec. Several competitions were held in Moose Park (Mont Orignal snowpark) like the Jib Academy, a competitions for teens under 16 years. |
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A shuttle service links many cities of the south shore of the [[Saint Lawrence River|St.Lawrence]] to the station: the "Ski-Bus du Mont-Orignal". |
A shuttle service links many cities of the south shore of the [[Saint Lawrence River|St.Lawrence]] to the station: the "Ski-Bus du Mont-Orignal". |
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Revision as of 16:32, 9 August 2014
| Mont Orignal | |
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| Location | Lac-Etchemin, Quebec, Canada |
| Nearest major city | Quebec City, 100 km (62 mi) |
| Vertical | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Top elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) |
| Base elevation | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
| Skiable area | 110 acres (44.5 ha) |
| Trails | 23 total 14% Easy 19% Intermediate 57% Difficult 10% Expert |
| Longest run | 1.8 km (1.1 mi) |
| Lift system | 3 total 1 detachable six packs 2 surface lift |
| Lift capacity | 4,500 skiers/hr |
| Terrain parks | Yes |
| Snowmaking | 100% |
| Night skiing | 11 tracks |
| Website | Mont Orignal |
Mont Orignal is a ski mountain about 100 km south of Quebec City, Canada in the region of Bellechasse near the village of Lac-Etchemin.[1]
Description
Mont Orignal is a winter resort located not far from Lac Etchemin.[1][2] It offers many winter activities like alpine skiing, cross-country skiing (54 km of classic / free skating trail) and snow tubing (three runs). Mont Orignal also offers the possibility to rent fully equipped cottage. Also, Mont Orignal is the only place in Quebec using a detachable six packs[clarification needed] to reach the summit. It maintains the largest snowpark in the province of Quebec. Several competitions were held in Moose Park (Mont Orignal snowpark) like the Jib Academy, a competitions for teens under 16 years.
A shuttle service links many cities of the south shore of the St.Lawrence to the station: the "Ski-Bus du Mont-Orignal".
See also
References
- ^ a b "Mont Orignal". Mont-Orignal. 2014.
- ^ "Mont Orignal". BonjourQuebec. 2014.
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