
Mont Sutton's summit reaches 860 metres, dropping 460 vertical metres to a base at 400 metres across 60 runs spread over roughly 93 hectares near Sutton, Quebec. Terrain splits 30 per cent intermediate, 27 per cent expert, 25 per cent beginner and 18 per cent advanced, with average annual snowfall of roughly 3.5 metres. Ten lifts, including three quad chairs and six triple chairs, serve the mountain alongside one surface lift.
Mont Sutton holds a genuinely significant place among Eastern North American resorts for its gladed terrain, widely regarded as among the best tree skiing in the region. Its considerable expert-weighted terrain, cut directly through the mountain's natural forest rather than groomed into wide-open runs, has built Sutton's reputation as a genuine glade-skiing destination within the Eastern Townships.
The Boulanger family, owners of the dairy firm Produits Laitiers Sutton, opened Mont Sutton on 17 December 1960, developing the resort specifically to keep their dairy workers employed through the winter months. Réal Boulanger, working alongside his father Harold and family friend François Lévesque, a lawyer, laid out the mountain's first trails directly through its natural woods.
The Boulanger family operated Mont Sutton for more than five decades before selling the resort in March 2016 to a group of local investors led by Jean-Michel Ryan. Adult daily tickets run from 92 to 97 Canadian dollars.
Mont Sutton spreads 60 runs across 230 acres skiable of terrain. It leans intermediate at 30%, with 15 beginner runs to find your feet and 27 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
The 2025-26 season at Mont Sutton ran from 27 November 2025 to 12 April 2026, a roughly nineteen-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 3.5 metres. Season dates can shift depending on early and late-season weather in the Eastern Townships.
Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent conditions to Sutton's heavily gladed, expert-weighted terrain. As an independently operated resort, Sutton draws dedicated glade skiers and pass holders alongside considerable Montreal-area day-trip visitation.
Sutton's renowned tree skiing continues to draw committed powder-seeking skiers throughout the season, particularly after fresh snowfall settles into the mountain's natural glades. School holiday periods bring family visitation to the resort's more moderate terrain sections.
Specific event programming beyond standard operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Since the 2016 sale to local investors, Sutton has continued building on more than six decades of history since the Boulanger family's 1960 founding. The resort's renowned glade skiing remains central to its identity each season.
Mont Sutton sits near Sutton, Quebec, in the Eastern Townships, with a base elevation of 400 metres and a summit at 860 metres across a 460-metre vertical drop over roughly 93 hectares. This setting places the resort within a scenic, rural corner of southern Quebec near the Vermont border.
The town of Sutton itself, a genuinely picturesque Eastern Townships community, offers lodging and dining within a short drive of the resort.
Quebec Route 139 provides direct access to the resort from the broader Eastern Townships region. Winter driving conditions on this route can include snow and ice, though the well-travelled road is regularly maintained given the resort's considerable regional popularity.
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, roughly a 90-minute drive away, is the primary gateway for visitors flying into the region, with Sutton's proximity to the Vermont border also drawing visitors from the northeastern United States.
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The 2025 - 2026 season at Mont Sutton closed on Apr 12, 2026. Check back for next season's opening date and ticket pricing.
Day passes start from CA$19, with peak rates up to CA$97.
Mont Sutton offers world-renowned glade skiing on 60 trails across 230 acres in the Eastern Townships. Famous for having the most beautiful glades in all of Canada with terrain for every level of skier and snowboarder.
Buy passMont Sutton student lift tickets for ages 14-25 with valid student ID. Experience exceptional glade skiing and diverse terrain at one of Quebec's premier ski destinations in the Eastern Townships.
Buy passMont Sutton junior lift tickets for children ages 6-13. Perfect for young skiers learning on gentle slopes before progressing to the famous glade runs that make Sutton renowned throughout Eastern North America.
Buy passMont Sutton senior discounted lift tickets for guests 65+. Enjoy reduced pricing while experiencing Quebec's most unique glade skiing concept with uncrowded slopes and authentic mountain atmosphere.
Buy passFree lift access for children 5 and under at Mont Sutton. Perfect introduction to skiing at Quebec's premier glade skiing destination with family-friendly learning areas.
Buy passMont Sutton Family Zone ticket provides access to chairlift IIo and beginner areas. Perfect for families with young children learning to ski, with option to add another chairlift for $5.
Buy passMont Sutton afternoon lift tickets from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Experience half-day skiing with access to all terrain including the famous glade runs that attract skiers from across North America.
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