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Quebec / Le Massif / Mt Saint Anne tips....
Hi,
Going off to Quebec early March next year and wanted to go to Le Massif and possible Mt Saint-Anne skiing... Is there enough between the two resorts to keep us happy for a week or so? Happy on all european reds, and most blacks too. Any other areas around there worth a visit? Also, has anyone got any top tips about a good place to stay (town/village?!) which would be a good base? With a day trip or two to Quebec city too? And preferably self-catering maybe as well?!?! Also, I'm wondering what would a drive to Montreal be like at that time of year? Treacharous? A bad idea? Easy? That's where we're flying out of - so wondering whether to have a nice scenic(?) drive, or maybe it's better just getting a cheap flight?! Hwyl! Geraint. |
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geraint wrote:
Hi, Going off to Quebec early March next year and wanted to go to Le Massif and possible Mt Saint-Anne skiing... Is there enough between the two resorts to keep us happy for a week or so? Happy on all european reds, and most blacks too. Any other areas around there worth a visit? Also, has anyone got any top tips about a good place to stay (town/village?!) which would be a good base? With a day trip or two to Quebec city too? And preferably self-catering maybe as well?!?! Also, I'm wondering what would a drive to Montreal be like at that time of year? Treacharous? A bad idea? Easy? That's where we're flying out of - so wondering whether to have a nice scenic(?) drive, or maybe it's better just getting a cheap flight?! Hwyl! Geraint. Geraint. Both of these areas are great. I like Le Massif it has great terrain. Usually has good snow. The view is spectacular as you are perched right over the Gulf of St-Laurent. It also has the best on hill food I have ever seen @ a ski resort. It is quite economical to stay a bit further up the road in Baie St-Paul. It's a nice town with resonable hotels and some good brew pubs. The area is quite scenic and there is a large population of local artisans. For Mte. Ste-Anne There are plenty of slopeside condos and a hotel. These I find most convienient. Depending on the size of your party. A condo may be the best bet. Some of the hotel rooms have kitchenettes so if your just a couple you can make out alright. The historical city of Quebec is about 40 minutes from Ste-Anne. But as you are coming from Europe the "old-world" abiance may not be a big draw for you. If the snow isn't great then Ste-Anne has superior snow making. Montreal is a couple of hours drive from Quebec City. The drive is not to spectacular. The weather can be an issue. The roads could be dry and bare. Or you could get a total white out where you cant even see the road.... or ditch... or bugger all else. Freezing rain is another common nasty travel headache. If you have a lot of winter driving experience it is less of an issue. |
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Hi:
I'm going to this area over the new year's holiday, and was becoming concerned over folks telling me that the mountains are rather icy. This would be my third trip and only my second year snowboarding and I am going with some guys for whom this would be their first time around. Had read and was becoming inclined to choosing Stoneham. What do you think of Stoneham versus the other nearby mountains for new riders; I myself had begun to venture into blue slopes towards the end of my last trip. Having started snowboarding on the west coast(vail and whistler) how do you think that fairly novice riders would do in these mountains? Thanks Fernando On 12/2/05 7:02 AM, in article , "Warren Hall" wrote: geraint wrote: Hi, Going off to Quebec early March next year and wanted to go to Le Massif and possible Mt Saint-Anne skiing... Is there enough between the two resorts to keep us happy for a week or so? Happy on all european reds, and most blacks too. Any other areas around there worth a visit? Also, has anyone got any top tips about a good place to stay (town/village?!) which would be a good base? With a day trip or two to Quebec city too? And preferably self-catering maybe as well?!?! Also, I'm wondering what would a drive to Montreal be like at that time of year? Treacharous? A bad idea? Easy? That's where we're flying out of - so wondering whether to have a nice scenic(?) drive, or maybe it's better just getting a cheap flight?! Hwyl! Geraint. Geraint. Both of these areas are great. I like Le Massif it has great terrain. Usually has good snow. The view is spectacular as you are perched right over the Gulf of St-Laurent. It also has the best on hill food I have ever seen @ a ski resort. It is quite economical to stay a bit further up the road in Baie St-Paul. It's a nice town with resonable hotels and some good brew pubs. The area is quite scenic and there is a large population of local artisans. For Mte. Ste-Anne There are plenty of slopeside condos and a hotel. These I find most convienient. Depending on the size of your party. A condo may be the best bet. Some of the hotel rooms have kitchenettes so if your just a couple you can make out alright. The historical city of Quebec is about 40 minutes from Ste-Anne. But as you are coming from Europe the "old-world" abiance may not be a big draw for you. If the snow isn't great then Ste-Anne has superior snow making. Montreal is a couple of hours drive from Quebec City. The drive is not to spectacular. The weather can be an issue. The roads could be dry and bare. Or you could get a total white out where you cant even see the road.... or ditch... or bugger all else. Freezing rain is another common nasty travel headache. If you have a lot of winter driving experience it is less of an issue. |
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Hi Fernando;
From a western perspective the East is just generally icy no matter where you go. I've skied "Icy" conditions out west and in Europe and to an eastern skier there are just considered firm surfaces. As you have some new riders with you on your trip. I would skip Le Massif. There isn't enough beginner and lower intermediate terrain. Sorry to say I have not skied @ Stoneham. I've heard good things about it. The trick is to get out and enjoy while the snow is at its best. Both Saint Anne and Stonham have night skiing. Get to know the grooming schedule. Get out first thing in the morning. Then stop if the conditions start to get bad. They usually groom the slopes again for night skiing so you can head out and get some more turns in.... Of course I'm hoping for a winter with abundant snow. If the snow coverage is minimal we will just have to hope for the best. Warren Fernando Ariza wrote: Hi: I'm going to this area over the new year's holiday, and was becoming concerned over folks telling me that the mountains are rather icy. This would be my third trip and only my second year snowboarding and I am going with some guys for whom this would be their first time around. Had read and was becoming inclined to choosing Stoneham. What do you think of Stoneham versus the other nearby mountains for new riders; I myself had begun to venture into blue slopes towards the end of my last trip. Having started snowboarding on the west coast(vail and whistler) how do you think that fairly novice riders would do in these mountains? Thanks Fernando On 12/2/05 7:02 AM, in article , "Warren Hall" wrote: geraint wrote: Hi, Going off to Quebec early March next year and wanted to go to Le Massif and possible Mt Saint-Anne skiing... Is there enough between the two resorts to keep us happy for a week or so? Happy on all european reds, and most blacks too. Any other areas around there worth a visit? Also, has anyone got any top tips about a good place to stay (town/village?!) which would be a good base? With a day trip or two to Quebec city too? And preferably self-catering maybe as well?!?! Also, I'm wondering what would a drive to Montreal be like at that time of year? Treacharous? A bad idea? Easy? That's where we're flying out of - so wondering whether to have a nice scenic(?) drive, or maybe it's better just getting a cheap flight?! Hwyl! Geraint. Geraint. Both of these areas are great. I like Le Massif it has great terrain. Usually has good snow. The view is spectacular as you are perched right over the Gulf of St-Laurent. It also has the best on hill food I have ever seen @ a ski resort. It is quite economical to stay a bit further up the road in Baie St-Paul. It's a nice town with resonable hotels and some good brew pubs. The area is quite scenic and there is a large population of local artisans. For Mte. Ste-Anne There are plenty of slopeside condos and a hotel. These I find most convienient. Depending on the size of your party. A condo may be the best bet. Some of the hotel rooms have kitchenettes so if your just a couple you can make out alright. The historical city of Quebec is about 40 minutes from Ste-Anne. But as you are coming from Europe the "old-world" abiance may not be a big draw for you. If the snow isn't great then Ste-Anne has superior snow making. Montreal is a couple of hours drive from Quebec City. The drive is not to spectacular. The weather can be an issue. The roads could be dry and bare. Or you could get a total white out where you cant even see the road.... or ditch... or bugger all else. Freezing rain is another common nasty travel headache. If you have a lot of winter driving experience it is less of an issue. |
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