Cross-Country Skiing
Our chalets serve as your starting point to five of the most beautiful cross-country skiing spots in the Eastern Townships.
Explore Mont-Orford National Park, just 5 minutes from Orford Chalets, the Ruiter Valley in Mansonville, Les Cèdres Golf Club in Granby, the André Nadeau Outdoor Base in Sherbrooke, or the Powder Magazine Historical Park in Windsor.
The winding trails through snow-covered forests offer a magical experience, combining the tranquility of nature with the sensation of gliding in harmony with it. Cross-country skiing enthusiasts will explore kilometers of well-maintained trails, discovering breathtaking winter landscapes. Whether in classic style or skate skiing, the Eastern Townships offer a variety of trails for all skill levels.
The pure air, the silence of the snow, and the natural beauty make cross-country skiing in this region an unforgettable winter getaway!
Mont-Orford National Park
- 5 minutes from Orford Chalets
- Start: Centre de découverte et de services Le Cerisier
- Over 80 kms of trails
- Classic style - 54 kms of trails
- Skating style - 27 kms of trails
- Map of crosscountry ski trails (in French only)
- Equipment rental
- Adult - Classic style - 30,50 $ / day
- Adult - Skating style - 38 $ / day
- Children (under 17 and with family) - Free
- Season pass - Winter 2023-2024
- Day pass
- Adult - 17,05 $ ski ticket only
- Senior (60 +) and students (18 to 25 ans) - 14,52 $ ski ticket only
- Children (under 17 ans) - Free
- Day pass can be bought online up to 4 days prior to your outing
- Crosscountry skiing school
- The Parc National du Mont-Orford has teamed up with the Le Coureur crosscountry skiing school
- Paid access to Parc National du Mont-Orford is mandatory and not included in the day pass or season pass. 9,55 $ per day (Free for children under 17)
André-Nadeau Outdoor Base
- 20 minutes from Orford Chalets
- Start: 5302, chemin Blanchette, Sherbrooke, QC J1N 0C7
- 8 kms of trails
- Carte des sentiers (French only)
- Equipment rental
- 13 + 38,63 $ for 2 hours
- Under 12 - Free
- Thule chariot crosscountry ski pulk (to pull kids from 1 to 3 years old) - 38,63 $ for 2 hours
- Skivel - Adapted ski system for wheelchairs - Free
- Free access
- Web site (French only)
Historical Powder Magazine Park of Windsor
- 30 minutes from Orford Chalets
- Start: Main building (342, rue Saint-Georges, Windsor)
- 25 kms of trails
- 14 groomed trails
- intermediate level
- Map of trails (French only)
- Paid admission
- Adults - 6,00 $
- 55 + / Students - 5,00 $
- Under 17 - Free
- Website (French only)
Les Cèdres Golf Club in Granby
- 30 minutes from Orford Chalets
- Start: 669, rue Coupland, Granby Québec J2H 0P7
- 23 kms of trails
- 6 groomed trails
- 4 trails - easy
- 2 trails - intermediate
- 6 groomed trails
- Map of trails
- Equipment rental
- Adults
- Skating style skis - 21,00 $ / day
- Classic style skis - 14,00 $ / day
- Children
- Skating style skis - 11,00 $ / day
- Classic style skis - 9,00 $ / day
- Adults
- Paid access
- Adults
- 9,00 $ - During the week
- 13,00 $ - Weekends and holidays
- Under 17
- 6,00 $ - During the week
- 8,00 $ - Weekends and holidays
- Maxi-Ski Pass - 10 accesses
- 81,00 $ - For access during the week
- 117,00 $ - For weekends and holidays access
- Season pass
- Family
- 1 adult & maximum 3 children (under 17) from the same family - 295,00 $
- 2 adults & maximum 3 children (under 17) from the same family - 350,00 $
- Adults - 170,00 $
- Children under 17 - 50,00 $
- Family
- Adults
- Crosscountry skiing lessons
- Website - Winter activities
Ruiter Valley
- 35 minutes from Orford Chalets
- Start: 291 rue Principale, Mansonville J0E 1X0
- 30 kms of trails
- Advanced level
- 3 trails
- Larger skis recommended
- Trail maps
- Free access - Contributions are welcome as trails are managed by The Ruiter Valley Land Trust and taken care of by volunteers.