Ski Montcalm, Canada
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About Ski Montcalm
Village 214 m. Facts: verified.
A ski resort with its village at 214 m and its top at 324 m. It has 9 km of runs and 9 lifts, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. The runs drop 111 m, from 324 m to 213 m. For beginners and families: 76% of the km of runs are green or blue (beginner to intermediate). For experts: 2 km of advanced, expert and freeride runs. It is usually in season from December to April. The snow is usually deepest in February, about 0.7 m at the top (324 m). For skiers the best months are usually January, February, March and April, with about 1 good days in 7. From the weather of past years. The town to stay in is Rawdon.
Ski Montcalm is an alpine ski resort in Rawdon, Québec, Canada. The mountain, which is in the Lanaudière region, has operated since 1969. The ski area is distributed on three mountainsides, with twenty-nine trails. Ski Montcalm is a member of the Quebec Ski Area Association (ASSQ).
From the Wikipedia article Ski Montcalm, shortened. Text CC BY-SA 4.0.
The ski area
Runs from 213 m to 324 m: 111 m of vertical. 9 km of runs and 9 lifts, as mapped on OpenStreetMap for Ski Montcalm.
| Beginner | 0.4 km |
|---|---|
| Easy | 2.9 km |
| Intermediate | 3.3 km |
| Advanced | 1.6 km |
| Not graded | 0.5 km |
| Chairlifts | 5 |
|---|---|
| Drag lifts | 3 |
| Magic carpets | 1 |
Measured along each mapped run, so it can differ from the resort's own figure. Ski area data © OpenSkiMap.org and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
For families
76% of the km of runs are green or blue (beginner to intermediate).
No public pool, ice rink, leisure centre, ski school or childcare is mapped within 5 km of the village. That may mean nobody has mapped them yet.
The Family filter counts these. Check opening times before you go.
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From Chicago: about 7 h 30 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. ORD to YUL, direct.
See flights ORD → YUL · Skyscanner from about £135 returnAdGetting there. 1 h 50 from the airport to Ski Montcalm.
Accommodation.
Stay in RawdonAd
Typical prices for a double room that month, not a quote.
Room photos are examples, not these hotels (credits).
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Typical prices for a double room that month, not a quote. Drives are estimates.
Hire, lessons and lift passes.
Ski lessons in Rawdon · GetYourGuideAdSki and board hire · SkisetAdLift passes · Resort website
Where it is
Ski Montcalm on Google Maps · Directions
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Lifts closed for the season. They usually open about 25 November.
Forecast
The score, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoor
| Day | Score | Fresh72 h | Depthtop, mid, base | Coldestat top | Windat top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 0°C | wind, 7 knots |
| Mon 19Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 4°C | wind, 7 knots |
| Tue 20Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 3°C | wind, 5 knots |
| Wed 21Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 1°C | wind, 4 knots |
| Thu 22Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 5°C | wind, 7 knots |
| Fri 23Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | -1°C | wind, 4 knots |
| Sat 24Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 1°C | wind, 4 knots |
| Sun 25Oct | 0, poor | 0 cm | 0 mmid 0 mbase 0 m | 6°C | wind, 5 knots |
Day scores here are the conditions out of 80; a trip's score on the results is the same conditions out of 100. The journey never scores. The forecast reaches about 10 days. Wind is in knots: 10 kn is about 19 km/h. The arrow points where the wind blows to.
Snow by month
| Month | Base214 m | Mid269 m | Top324 m | Coldestat the top |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov | none | none | 0.1 m | -3°C |
| Dec | 0.2 m | 0.2 m | 0.3 m | -10°C |
| Jan | 0.4 m | 0.5 m | 0.5 m | -12°C |
| Feb | 0.6 m | 0.6 m | 0.7 m | -12°C |
| Mar | 0.6 m | 0.6 m | 0.7 m | -6°C |
| Apr | 0.2 m | 0.3 m | 0.4 m | 0°C |
Typical snow on the ground in the village, halfway up and at the top: the middle value over 2016 to 2025, from ERA5-Land reanalysis at the grid cell nearest each height. Not a forecast, and not the groomed pistes: resorts make snow lower down.
Your trip, day by day
6 nights from Mon 19 Oct, leaving from Chicago. Change dates
- Mon 19 OctTravel out
Direct flight ORD to YUL, then 1h 50 by road. About 7h 30 door to door
- Tue 20 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Wed 21 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Thu 22 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Fri 23 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Sat 24 OctLifts closed
Out of season.
- Sun 25 OctTravel home
Direct flight ORD to YUL, then 1h 50 by road. About 7h 30 door to door
Rough cost
About £985–£1,630 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing a room. A guide from typical prices, not a quote: check the real prices before you book.
| What | How we worked it out | Each |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | return ORD to YUL, estimated from distance and season, 5 airlines on the route, with a hold bag | £135–£280 |
| To the UK airport | parking or the train, there and back | £35–£65 |
| Transfer | shared airport transfer, return | £70–£120 |
| Stay | 6 nights, a mid-range double, shared | £135–£220 |
| Food | 7 days eating out | £155–£290 |
| Lift pass | 5 days | £325–£435 |
| Ski hire | 5 days, or about £85 to fly your own | £130–£220 |
| Total | £985–£1,630 |
Prices from public sources, checked in 2026: where they come from. Lessons, lift-pass deals and insurance are extra.
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