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Wednesday Walk : Mont Blanc, Québec

For this new #WednesdayWalk hosted by @tattoodjay, I'm suggesting, as is often the case during winter in Quebec, a WednesdaySki at the Mont-Blanc resort. This shouldn't be confused with the highest peak in Europe, Mont Blanc. They aren't the same altitude: 4805 meters vs. 545 meters. A little difference 😀...

Pour ce nouveau #WednesdayWalk organisé par @tattoodjay, je vous propose comme souvent pendant l'hiver au Québec plutôt un WednesdaySki à la station de Mont-Blanc. Il ne faut pas confondre avec le plus haut sommet d'Europe, le Mont Blanc. Ce n'est pas les mêmes altitudes, 4805 mètres vs 545 mètres.

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With this beautiful blue sky, I was able to enjoy some great skiing conditions despite the lack of fresh snow during the spring break last week. / FR: Ave ce ciel bleu, J'ai pu profiter de belles conditions de ski malgré l'absence de neige fraiche pendant les vacances de la relâche la semaine dernière.

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The Mont-Blanc ski resort is located less than two hours by car from Montreal in the Laurentians region of Quebec. It's just minutes from the most famous resort in the area, Mont-Tremblant. However, during the holidays, prices at this resort are far too high.

La station de ski Mont-Blanc se trouve à moins de deux heures en voiture de Montréal dans les Laurentides au Québec. Elle est situé à quelques minutes de la station la plus connue des environs, Mont-Tremblant. Mais pendant les vacances, les prix de cette station sont vraiment trop chers.

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For a few days last week, I went skiing with my family at the family-friendly resort Mont-Blanc. We were lucky; the weather was sunny. It started raining last Saturday when I was heading back to Montreal.

Pendant quelques jours, la semaine dernière, je suis allé skier en famille sur les pentes de la station familiale Mont-Blanc. Nous avons été chanceux, il y a eu du soleil. Il a commencé à pleuvoir samedi dernier quand je rentrais sur Montréal.

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In the first photo of the post, you can glimpse the Treetop Walk (Sentier des Cimes) with its wooden structure, hidden among the trees. Above is a close-up of this twelve-story tower. I wrote a post about it last fall for the fall foliage season; see Wednesday Walk: Treetop Walk, Quebec. I went back in the evening to enjoy the installation of light structures along the path; I'll share some photos during the next #WednesdayWalk.

Sur la première photo du post, on peut apercevoir cacher entre les arbres, le Sentier des Cimes avec sa structure de bois. Ci-dessus un zoom sur cette tour haute d'une douzaine d'étages. J'avais fait un post à son sujet l'automne dernier pour la saisons des couleurs, voir Wednesday Walk : Sentier des Cimes, Quebec. J'y suis retourné en soirée pour profiter de l'installation de structures lumineuses le long du parcours, je vous partagerais quelques photos lors du prochain #WednesdayWalk.

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For your information, the ski resort is located on the second highest mountain in the Laurentians, Mont Blanc, which rises to 545 meters. The resort offers a vertical drop of 205 meters across 43 runs spread over three slopes. It's a small resort by European standards, but there's plenty to enjoy with a good variety of runs.

Pour info, la station de ski est située sur la deuxième plus haute "montagne" des Laurentides culminant à 545 mètres, le Mont Blanc. La station offre un dénivelé de 205 mètres sur 43 pistes répartis sur trois versants. C'est une petite station d'un point de vue européen. Mais il y a de quoi s'amuser avec une belle variété de pistes.

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From one of the summits, there's a superb view of the Laurentians. You can even see Mont-Tremblant resort, which is only a few kilometers away 🔽. There are many glades and ski parks with various jumps and ramps so everyone can find a challenge suited to their skill level. During my week there, there wasn't any fresh snow, and with the temperatures, it was quite hard.

D'un des sommets, on a une superbe vue sur les Laurentides. On peut même apercevoir la station du Mont-Tremblant qui se trouve seulement à quelques kilomètres de là 🔽. Il y a de nombreux sous-bois et des parcs ;a ski avec différents sauts et rampes pour que tout le monde trouve un défi à sa hauteur. Lors de ma semaine, il n'y a pas eu de neige fraiche et avec les températures, elle était plutôt dure.

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At the main summit, there are several small chalets for resting. A bar for enjoying a beer or mulled wine when the temperatures are a bit too cold would be welcome. Two of the chalets pictured are used by the ski patrollers who ensure the safety of the skiers.

Au sommet principal, on retrouve différents petits chalets pour se reposer. Il manque un bar pour prendre une bière ou un vin chaud quand les températures sont un peu trop froides. Deux chalets sur les photos servent aux patrouilleurs qui assurent la sécurité des skieurs.

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I hope you enjoyed this #WednesdayWalk with me. Going skiing is one of my great winter pleasures. It's a great way to get some fresh air, even when the temperatures are cold.

J'espère que vous avez apprécié ce #WednesdayWalk en ma compagnie. C'est un de mes grands plaisirs de l'hiver d'aller skier. Cela fait prendre l'air frais malgré parfois les températures froides.

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Happy #WednesdayWalk everyone! Bon #WednesdayWalk à tous

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Thanks for adding this ski resort on the Map.
Have a great day

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I Genuinely want to experience winter weather in the future.

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Yes, winter is something else with the snow and temperatures dropping to -30... but after a few months, spring is very welcome 😀
Have a lovely day

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I'm so impressed with the beauty of this place! And I'm glad you enjoy it so much with your family, even several times a year. I think if it were closer to me, I'd also be tempted to visit it often, and maybe even try skiing, even though it's one of the sports that least crosses my mind, hahaha. Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed your post!...


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Skiing is a great way to enjoy winter and Quebec's stunning scenery. Being cooped up indoors can feel long, especially since winter lasts almost five months here.
Skiing is a wonderful sport to try; it's not easy at first, but you'll feel amazing when you're skiing down the slopes.
Thanks for your support.
Have a great day

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Thanks @crstypatata for the Reddit, always appreciated.
Have a lovely day

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Happy #wednesdaywalk! Cool to have a place like this close enough to visit several times in the winter. I haven't taken up skiing but am tempted since moving to Vermont. Maybe I will start with some cross country skies next season 🤔

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Skiing is a great activity to enjoy winter. I've never really done cross-country skiing; apparently, it's quite physical.
Thanks for your support. Enjoy your day

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