Mont Orford
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Mount Orford (French: Mont Orford) is a ski resort in the Eastern Townships region of the Canadian province of Quebec, Canada. It is a few minutes away from the town of Magog and one hour from Montreal.
The ski resort consists of three summits: Mont Giroux, Mont Orford and Mont Alfred Desrochers, and four sides. It is the home mountain of Olympic medalist Nicolas Fontaine, and there is a glade named in his honour. The main summit, Orford, is served by a $6.5 million "Hybrid Chairlift" or Telemix. This means that on one single cable, instead of only gondolas or only chairs, there are both 8-person gondolas and 6-person chairs. This system is rather common in Europe, but it was the first of its kind in North America.
[edit] Mountain details
| Summit Elevation | 850 m (2800 feet) |
|---|---|
| Vertical Drop | 540 m (1772 feet) |
| Skiable acres | 246 |
| Number of trails | 56 |
| Longest Trail | 4 km |
| Nearest Town/City | Magog, Quebec |
| Average Season | November through April |
[edit] Facilities
- Unique in the province Triple yurt summit lodge
- Bas lodge with bar, cafeteria and rooftop terraces
- Summit Snack-Bar
- Telemix
- Natural Snow-only peak
- Ski shop
