Join a certified mountain guide and discover a backcountry skiing paradise: the Chic Choc mountains, in the Gaspé Peninsula, in eastern Quebec.
Private
Appalachians
+1 Days
Jan - Apr
High
Intermediate
If you are looking for a feeling of complete freedom and the grandeur of breathtaking winter landscapes, we have what you are looking for! Join us for 1 or more days and enjoy an authentic backcountry skiing experience in the Chic Choc mountains, in the centre of the Gaspé Peninsula, in eastern Quebec.
Located in the Gaspesie National Park, the Chic Choc mountain range is a true backcountry skiing paradise, offering breathtaking views and getting an average snowfall of 7 metres of snow on the summits every winter.
Mont Jacques Cartier (1268m) is the highest peak of the range, but there are actually 25 other mountains over 1000 m in this area. Most of the peaks are actually wide open plateaus, of similar elevation.
The Chic Choc Mountains have remained a fairly well-kept secret, therefore you will be skiing with few people in the mountains. There are so many vast areas and spectacular spots to explore in these off-the-beaten-path location!
We can take you to Murdochville, Mount Lyall, Vallieres-De-Saint-Real, Mines Madelaine, Champs de Mars, Blacktooth Bowl, or St Albert, just to name some of the best routes and tours!
January to March is the best time of the year to fully enjoy the spectacular Chic-Chocs’ powder, with excellent touring to be had throughout the mountains, on a good year. March and April are great for exploring areas requiring a longer approach, because days are longer, there is lower risk of avalanches and more stable snow.
However, even if you come at a time when there is hard-packed snow, the unique features of the Chic-Chocs and the different orientation of the slopes allow you to always find variety.
Don’t hesitate to send us a request if you want to enjoy an unforgettable backcountry skiing experience! Book your trip and start planning your next amazing winter adventure in Quebec!
You can also enjoy ski touring in Canada.
Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.
Joshua
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
Cami
Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.
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