Introduction to mountain skiing

Guided activity

Is this your first mountain skiing experience or your inaugural visit to the Chic-Chocs mountains? This guided activity will introduce you to this fast-growing sport, demystify the equipment you'll need and provide an introduction to mountain safety. An experienced guide will accompany you all day long to ensure a safe and memorable initiation outing.

This activity is offered by our partner Ski Chic-Chocs, a member of Aventure Écotourisme Québec (Quality-Safety Certified).

Details:

• Period: January 15 to March 31, 2025
• Schedule: every day
• Length: all day long, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you rent ski equipment from the Mountain School, please arrive at 8:15 a.m. If you have your own equipment, meet the guide at 8:30 a.m. for the beginning of the activity.
• Rates: (taxes and park entry fee not included)
  
  • Adults: starting at $160 (guide service only)
• Included:
  
  • Aventure Écotourisme Québec accredited professional guide
  • The activity is divided into two segments: presentation/planning of the day (duration of 1h30) followed by the outing. Depending on the group, it will be possible to do one or two ascents and descents during the day.
• Not included:
  • Alpine touring ski equipment (skis, boots, poles, helmet, climbing skins, avalanche safety gear). 10% discount offered on equipment rental for participants in this activity.
  • Lunch. Possibility of ordering box lunches at Gîte du Mont-Albert.
  • Car transportation between the Discovery and Visitors Centre and the activity location (15 km maximum).
  • Parc national de la Gaspésie entry fee.
• Important information:
  • The activity takes place in the Ernest-Laforce off-trail zone.
  • Intermediate level experience at a ski centre is recommended.
  • Good physical condition is recommended.
  • Ascents (approach varying between 45 minutes and 2 hours) using attached under-ski climbing skins or a splitboard.
  • Introduction to alpine touring skiing or splitboarding exclusively
  • Be prepared to remain outdoors all day long (no accessible shelter or hut; lunch break outside).
  • Minimum age of 12 if accompanied by an adult and 16 if unaccompanied.
• Information and bookings: 1-800-665-6527
• The activity is also available with the Adventure Package at Gîte du Mont-Albert.
• Cancellation terms and conditions: Guided activities are held at all times, except if the safety of participants cannot be guaranteed by the guide (for example, extreme cold after rain, with all areas being too frozen for travel). If the outing is cancelled by the guide, the activity is refunded.