Mount Édouard
The Mont Édouard, named in honor of Édouard Moreau, is a mountain not far from the village of L'Anse-Saint-Jean, near Saguenay National Park, in Le Fjord-du-Saguenay Regional County Municipality, in administrative region of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, in Quebec, Canada. It is home to one of the most important ski centers in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean.
Recreational activities
This mountain has several hiking trails accessible to hikers of all ages who love nature. An observation tower has been set up at the top of the mountain. It includes belvederes allowing panoramic views of three former glacial valleys, namely the Périgny valley, the Fjord valley and the Lake Édouard valley. Nature lovers reach this observation tower via the family trail in summer or fall.Mont Édouard is the fifth highest peak in Quebec. The ski center offers a vertical drop of with 30 different slopes. Natural snowmaking is abundant, however, the center is equipped with artificial snowmaking equipment. This ski center is aimed at skiers of all categories. For example, the northeast slope, offering of vertical drop, has a magnificent undergrowth intended for skiers.
This ski center offers a school slope and a treadmill to train young people in sliding sports. The center is equipped for tube descent, cross-country skiing in two family-type loops, snowshoe trails, as well as an ice rink at the foot of the slopes.