Le Massif resort guide

How big is Le Massif?

Le Massif has 53 pistes served by 5 lifts — 12th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in Canada. On lifts it ranks 13th of the 15.

How high is Le Massif?

The lifts run from 770m at the base to 770m at the top, a vertical of 0m. Of the 15 resorts we track in Canada, that is the 13th highest, with the 14th biggest vertical.

The base is below 1,000m, so the lowest runs are the first to suffer in a mild spell; the upper mountain is the safer bet early and late in the season.

Is Le Massif good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Le Massif split 17% beginner, 40% intermediate and 43% advanced, against an average of 20% beginner and 34% advanced across the resorts we track in Canada.

On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Le Massif?

Over the last ten winters Le Massif has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 8 December to 3 May, about 148 days.

January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 67cm, 61cm of new snow and 3.0 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Le Massif?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Quebec Jean Lesage (YQB), 81km away in a straight line. Saguenay-Bagotville (YBG) is 120km, Roberval (YRJ) is 185km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Le Massif?

A 6-day adult Le Massif de Charlevoix lift ticket costs CA$1,020 for 2025/26, or CA$170 a day. For value it ranks 15th of the 15 resorts we price in Canada.