5 modern ski resorts to discover
Let it be said: we do not get bored of the reign of the old T-bar & nbsp; which made us legs. & nbsp; Want to ski in modernity? & nbsp; Here are five mountains with fascinating innovations. & nbsp; & nbsp;
1. & nbsp; Valley of the park & nbsp;
No more old & nbsp; tickets & nbsp; tights: & nbsp; like two-thirds of ski resorts in Quebec, & nbsp; Vallée du parc has adopted RFID chip card technology for its tickets. & nbsp; & nbsp;
In addition to to be replenished online, this card automatically opens the doors of the chairlifts. Just keep it with us after buying it at a self-service kiosk. & Nbsp;
A little & nbsp; munchies? & Nbsp; We can also use it & nbsp; to pay & nbsp; a meal at the cafeteria! & nbsp;
And that's not the only thing that has changed in the mountain: the T-bar has also been replaced by a quadruple mechanical chair in 2018, and five new runs have been added. & nbsp;
Price of the lift for the day: & nbsp; & nbsp;
- 18-59 & nbsp; years: & nbsp; $ 48.05 & nbsp;
- Link: & nbsp; https://valleeduparc.com/hourly-rates/daily-tickets/& nbsp; & nbsp;
- Address: & nbsp; 10 & nbsp; 000, chemin & nbsp; de la Vallée-du-Parc, & nbsp; Shawinigan & nbsp;
2. & nbsp; Sommet & nbsp; Saint-Sauveur & nbsp;
Attention to chilly.euses: & nbsp; the Laurentides resort has a chairlift with a heated bench. 'auto and stop when the chair leaves the station. A little luxury to which we do not say no. & Nbsp;
The mountain has also inaugurated a new chalet of 5000 square feet & nbsp; very close to the base of the main ski lift “Sommet & nbsp; Express” “& Nbsp; in December & nbsp; 2021: & nbsp; there are heated lockers for members and a ski repair shop & nbsp; with & nbsp; a robotic maintenance system. & Nbsp;
You can also & nbsp; buy contactless tickets & nbsp; thanks to the GoPasse & nbsp; terminals & nbsp; their & nbsp; RFID cards & nbsp; giving access to & nbsp; fully automated chairlifts & nbsp; You. can get your contactless pass with a QR code system on site. & nbsp; & nbsp;
Price of the lift for the day: & nbsp;
- Over 13 years old: & nbsp; between $ 48.99 and $ 79.99 & nbsp;
- Link: & nbsp; https://www.sommets.com/fr/billetterie/ski/sommet-saint- sauveur/tickets-journee /? filter-summit = 5569 & nbsp; & nbsp;
- Address: & nbsp; 350 avenue Saint-Denis, & nbsp; Saint- Savior & nbsp;
3. & nbsp; Bromont, mountain of experiences & nbsp;
In addition to the modernization of its snowmaking facilities, Bromont stands out above all for its new “Chalet du Sommet”, & nbsp; inaugurated in 2019 & nbsp; at & nbsp; top & nbsp; from the mountain. & nbsp;
No less than 80% of the walls are fenestrated, allowing us to fully enjoy a superb panoramic view of the Eastern Townships. taste a menu with local products and enjoy a bar with 100% Quebec alcohols.
The chalet also won the Public Prize during & nbsp; of the & nbsp; Gala des & nbsp; Awards of Excellence of the Ordre des architectes du Québec & nbsp; in 2020. & nbsp;
And with & nbsp; a & nbsp; chairlift & nbsp; automated, just let yourself be carried to the top to enjoy a good little well-deserved chocolate. & nbsp; Bye old cafeteria and good morning après-ski of modern times. & nbsp;
Price of the lift for the day: & nbsp; & nbsp;
- Adults: & nbsp; between 69 and 84 & nbsp; $ & nbsp;
- Link: & nbsp; https://www.bromontmontagne.com/billets-ski/
- Address : & nbsp; 150, rue Champlain, Bromont & nbsp; & nbsp;
4. & nbsp; Owl's & nbsp; Head & nbsp ;
The mountain has invested a lot (240 million over 10 years) to improve its recreational tourism offer and its ski mountain. & nbsp; It & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp;
A brand new lift was purchased at a price of $ 3.5 million in 2019. & nbsp;
The mountain also invested in 2018 to improve its snow infrastructure. According to an article published in & nbsp; La & nbsp; Tribune , the latter would also be & nbsp; “less energy”. & Nbsp;
We can & nbsp; finally & nbsp; enjoy & nbsp; a new & nbsp; chalet & nbsp; renovated and ultramodern & nbsp; at the foot of the slopes. & nbsp; A brand new restaurant-bar area & nbsp; optimizes the après-ski experience. & nbsp;
In addition, the & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; with & nbsp; brand new & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; is perfect for & nbsp; lounging & nbsp; hot cider & nbsp; in hand of Envy. rest even more? A hotel is located on the upper floor of the chalet, with suites that can accommodate up to six tired skiers. of their descents. & nbsp; & nbsp;
Price of the lift for the day: & nbsp; & nbsp;
- Adults: & nbsp; between 43 to 73 & nbsp; $ & nbsp; & nbsp;
- Link: & nbsp; https: //owlshead.com/billets-journaliers-ski/  ; & nbsp;
- Address: & nbsp; 40, chemin du Mont-Owl's & nbsp; Head, Mansonville & nbsp;
5. & nbsp ; Mount Gleason & nbsp;
No need to waddle like a penguin with your skis so as not to miss your chair. Since 2019, the ski center & nbsp; has been equipped with a new four-seater ski lift & nbsp; with a moving boarding carpet. & Nbsp; Much less & nbsp; rushant ! & Nbsp;
Four new electric terminals now also welcome owners of green energy cars in the parking lot and the ticket system is now available in self-service.
It is a great technological trip for this NPO in Center-du-Québec which did not have an Internet site before 2019! & nbsp;
Price of the lift for the day: & nbsp;
- Adults: & nbsp; 47.61 & nbsp; $ & nbsp;
- Link: & nbsp; https : //www.montgleason.ca/billets/tarifs-journaliers/ & nbsp; & nbsp;
- Address: & nbsp; 180, chemin Gleason, & nbsp; Tingwick & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp;
