Mont Orignal

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Mont Orignal
Location:
Nearest city: Quebec City, 100 km (62 miles)
Coordinates: 46°24′43″N 70°35′12″W / 46.41194, -70.58667 (Mont Orignal)Coordinates: 46°24′43″N 70°35′12″W / 46.41194, -70.58667 (Mont Orignal)
Vertical: 300 m (984 ft)
Top elevation: 612 m (2,008 ft)
Base elevation: 312 m (1,024 ft)
Skiable area: 110 acres (44.5 ha)
Runs: 23 total
14% Easy
19% Intermediate
57% Difficult
10% Expert
Longest run: 1.8 km (1.11 miles)
Lift system: 3 total
1 detachable six packs
2 surface lift
Lift capacity: 4,500 skiers/hr
Terrain parks: Yes
Snowmaking: 100%
Night skiing: 11 tracks
Web site: Mont Orignal

Mont Orignal is a ski mountain about 100 km south of Quebec City, Canada in the region of Bellechasse near the village of Lac-Etchemin.

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Mont Orignal is a winter resort located not far from Lac Etchemin. It offers many winter activities like alpine skiing, cross-country skiing (54 km of classic / free skating trail) and snow tubing (3 runs). Mont Orignal also offers the possibility to rent fully equipped cottage. Also, Mont Orignal is the only place in Quebec using a detachable six packs to reach the summit.

A shuttle service links many cities of the south shore of the St.Lawrence to the station : the "Ski-Bus du Mont-Orignal".

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