Massif du Sud
| Le Massif du Sud | |
|---|---|
| Location | Quebec, Canada |
| Nearest major city | Quebec City, 90 km (43 miles) |
| Vertical | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Top elevation | 915 m (3,002 ft) |
| Base elevation | 515 m (1,690 ft) |
| Skiable area | 90 acres (36 ha) |
| Trails | 17 total 14% Easy 17% Intermediate 31% Difficult 38% Extremely difficult |
| Longest run | 3.5 km (2.17 miles) |
| Lift system | 2 total 1 quad 1 surface lift |
| Lift capacity | 1,600 skiers/hr |
| Snowfall | 600 cm (236 in, 19.5 feet) |
| Night skiing | no |
| Website | Template:Fr icon Massif du Sud |
The Massif du Sud is a ski mountain about 90 km southwest of Quebec City, Canada. It is part of the park of the same name, the Parc du Massif du Sud.
Description
The Massif du Sud is located between the village of Saint-Damien-de-Buckland and the village of Saint-Philémon in Bellechasse, Québec, Canada.
Often confounded with Le Massif, the Massif du Sud is renowned for its natural snow and its glades. Although it is the highest ski mountain in Quebec, it doesn't boast the biggest vertical because of its base already at 515 meters. The Massif du Sud also offers 30 km of cross-country skiing and 20 km of snowshoeing trails.
In summer it is possible to do hiking with more than 92 km of trails and 46 km of multifunctionnal trails (bike, horse).
History
The Massif du Sud was first opened in 1988.
As of 2007, there is a wind power project in the area of the mountain which is contested by the main shareholder, Alain Contant.
Trivia
- The Massif du Sud slogan is "Le secret le mieux gardé" which translates as "The Best Kept Secret".