Massif du Sud

The Massif du Sud is a ski mountain about southeast of Quebec City, Canada. It is part of the park of the same name, the Parc du Massif du Sud.

Description

The Massif du Sud is located between the villages of Saint-Magloire and Saint-Philémon in Bellechasse, Québec, Canada.
Often confounded with Le Massif, the Massif du Sud is renowned for its natural snow and its glades. Although it is the highest ski mountain in the Quebec province, it doesn't boast the biggest vertical because of its base, already at. The Massif du Sud also offers of cross-country skiing and of snowshoeing trails.
In summer, it is possible to go hiking, with more than of trails and of multifunctional trails.

The Massif du Sud was first opened in 1989, but has since changed owner many times.
In 2011, a wind power project materializes. The wind farm was inaugurated in January 2013. The wind turbines are operated by EDF Renewables and Enbridge.
Building on its fame in backcountry glades, the resort has a snowcat-skiing operation in the backcountry region and will introduce heliskiing in the 2011 season. It is the only resort in eastern North America to have heliskiing.