Mont Orford Ski Resort Guide
Mont Orford, Canada
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 850m2,789ft |
| Resort Height | 310m1,017ft |
| Nearest Airports | Montreal Trudeau and Burlington |
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Mont Orford
A year-round multi-sports and leisure centre which in winter is based around Village Mont Orford which has high calibre ski-in accommodation options. The town of Magog (10 minutes drive) contains many more facilities.
Summary
The Canadian ski resort of Mont Orford is at an altitude of 310m1,017ft.
Mont Orford has direct access to 52 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Snowboarding
Mont Orford offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Mont Orford.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Mont Orford?
The next notable snow forecast is 4cm1in, expected on 1 March, with around 11cm4in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Mont Orford Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 15 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 13 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 18 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 56km35 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes
Mont Orford Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 850m2,789ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 310m1,017ft |
| Resort Altitude (Mont Orford) | 310m1,017ft |
| Max Vertical | 540m1,772ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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| Apres-Ski |
Mont Orford Overview
Mont Orford is located in the beautiful Eastern Township region of Quebec, close to the US border. One of the first important ski areas in Canada, it evolved slowly until the mid 1980s where some major developments were completed. At that time the main face of the mountain changed completely, with a brand new side added.
Today only the Mt Alfred Desrochers sector remains quiet. In 2003 another major change occured when old double chairs on the main mountain were replaced by a new hybrid high speed lift to reach the summit from the base lodge in justt four and a half minutes. The lift, which includes alternating gondola cabins and six-seater chairs, is the first of its type in North America.
Skiing
The mountain offers something of interest for every level of skier. There is good terrain for
beginners with a magic carpet and another surface lift in the lower part of the slopes. There is some easy terrain on Mt Orford and on Mt Alfred Desrochers.
For intermediates there are nice runs on every side of the resort. A little trick is to ski on the east Giroux side, during the morning and to move on the main mountain after a few runs on Slalom or Sherbrooke.
Advanced skiers also have great trails, such as the steep Maxi, Magnum and Sherbrooke.
Less well known is the incredible extreme terrain on the upper part of Mt Orford and between the two sides of Mt Giroux. Those two zones feature some of the best terrain in Eastern North America with wild glades, classic New England trails and endless skiable lines.
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Location and Map
Where is Mont Orford?
This ski resort is in Orford, Memphrémagog, Canada.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Mont Orford is Montreal Trudeau, 105 minutes drive away.
Burlington airport is also within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 11,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 25 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Mont Orford open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Mont Orford, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Mont Orford Tourist Office for the latest.
