Beginner Packages

An outstanding teaching expertise by passionate instructors. A suitable terrain where the pleasure of skiing and snowboarding is our priority: that's the Intro-Plus Experience!

The Zone Intro-Plus: discover our revolutionary terrain-based learning area

The Intro-Plus Experience offers a range of specialized packages, various terrain and facilities to simplify the introduction to skiing and snowboarding. From booking your package, renting your equipment, selecting the best clothing, to taking your first run, we are with you everty step of the way. The Zone Intro-Plus allows skiers and snowboarders to get started in a safe environment where speed and turns are naturally controlled by the terrain configuration. This innovative topography eliminates the apprehension of going downhill while enhancing the pure bliss of gliding over the snow. Available in all our Sommets.

It's my first time

Learn in private lesson

Package Starting At $85

Become A Skier Or A Snowboarder

The following packages were designed and created especially for you. Tailor-made for new skiers and snowboarders, these packages will support you throughout your learning experience. Among them, the 3-visit package will give you the bug and make you a ski or snowboard enthusiast!

In addition to making you a skier or snowboarder in only three visits, your package automatically entitles you to a free season pass valid starting Friday March 1, 2024! With your season pass, you get 50% off on complete rental equipment every time you come skiing or snowboarding.

Our lessons are offered at fixed time slots: 

Schedule: 8:45 am (9 am Monday to Friday), 10 am, 11:15 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm (Friday and Saturday).

To learn more about our packages or to book, please contact us at 450-227-4671 extension 4103.

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1ST VISIT - LEARN TO SKI OR BOARD Includes a private ski or snowboarding lesson, a 2-hour ski ticket (learning trail + 2 runs on regular trails) and a 2-hour full equipment rental.

2ND AND 3RD VISIT Since we’ve added these two visits to your first one, you’ll receive a free Season Pass valid starting Friday March 1, 2024. These 2 visits include: a one-hour private ski or snowboarding lesson, a 4-hour ski ticket and a 4-hour full equipment rental.

1ST VISIT - LEARN TO SKI OR BOARD Includes a private ski or snowboarding lesson, a 2-hour ski ticket (learning trail + 2 runs on regular trails) and a 2-hour full equipment rental.

$85

2ND AND 3RD VISIT Since we’ve added these two visits to your first one, you’ll receive a free Season Pass valid starting Friday March 1, 2024. These 2 visits include: a one-hour private ski or snowboarding lesson, a 4-hour ski ticket and a 4-hour full equipment rental.

$119

Learn in group

Family and friends

To inspire you, to develop friendships, have fun and even to compare, there is nothing like a group lesson. Minimum age of 9 years old.

Our lessons are offered at fixed time slots:

Schedule: 8:45 am (9 am Monday to Friday), 10 am, 1 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm (Friday and Saturday).

Including:

  • 90-minute beginners lesson (group);
  • Access ticket (4 hours including the time of the lesson);
  • Rental equipment (4 hours including the time of the lesson);
  • 3 skiers or 3 snowboarders minimum for this lesson.

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Ski or snowboard price per person

Ski or snowboard price per person

$74

Book now!

We offer more than 24,000 packages and lessons each season across our family of resorts. Don’t delay! Book early to make sure you get your first choice.

Your visit in 3 steps

1. Get ready

Book the package of your choice, or allow us to help you pick the package that best suits your needs. Our Snow School packages include a ski ticket, equipment rental, and a lesson with an instructor. Please read our Dress Code Tips to make sure you get the most out of your experience.

Dress code tip

2. At les Sommets

Once you arrive, our Customer Experience representatives will guide you to where you’ll pick up your equipment before meeting your instructor. Then you’ll head to our Terrain-Based Learning area, where you’ll see just how fun gliding downhill can be!

3. Plan your next visit

Plan your next ski and snowboarding lessons with us by booking your second and third visit. By booking in advance, you’ll save money and will instantly receive a season pass valid from Friday March 1, 2024.

Reservations Policy

You must reserve your lesson, package, or lesson card in advance in order to guarantee availability.

Registration must be paid in full in order to complete the reservation.

Once your reservation has been made, you must arrive at the ski school counter at least 30 minutes in advance of your lesson time and at least 60 minutes in advance when renting equipment.

The lesson shall start and end at the scheduled time.

Terms and Conditions

No refunds at any time.

Lift tickets are included for the duration of the lesson only.

Lesson Postponement

Conditions to be observed before taking a private lesson:
To come to the mountain and take a ski or snowboard lesson, the student (and his parent if he is a minor) must answer the following 4 questions in the negative:

Do you have symptoms of Covid-19?
Have you been in contact with an infected person?
Are you waiting for a test result or have you received a positive test result?
Have you returned from a trip abroad less than 14 days ago?
Otherwise, do not come to the mountain

Want even more?

Whether you’re a kid, adult, mogul master, ski racing enthusiast, or future instructor, our programs and packages have something for you, no matter your skill level or goals.

Discover our programs

Learn to ski or snowboard. Check out our pro tips!

You want to learn skiing or snowboarding, it's easy! Watch our video clips, they will show you that learning the activity is an easy breeze. Our passionate and dedicated instructors, as well as our Terrain Base Learning areas, are the perfect formula to start this magnificent sport.

The best Snow School. No question.

Les Sommets’ Snow School is recognized across Québec for its size, program diversity, and quality instruction. Having won prestigious industry awards that proclaims it the no. 1 Snow School in North America.

You can learn on your own too!

Discovery Experience: a North American first! Learn on your own! Purchase of beginner’s trail pass required.

Zone Intro-Plus

Our groundbreaking, self-guided lesson plan allows you to try your hand at skiing or boarding by providing the following:

Five self-guided steps on the beginner’s trail that you can do at your own pace and at any time you like.

On Saturdays, benefit from ski instructors on site to give you advice and guide you through your learning process (available at Sommet Saint-Sauveur and versant Avila). 

And you want to know the best part? All you have to do is pay for a ski ticket and equipment rental! The Discovery Experience is available in all Les Sommets resorts!

Rates to discover and enjoy your experience

Your visit in 3 steps

1. Get ready

Visit our website to learn about our ski ticket and equipment rental options. Plan what you’re going to wear according to the forecasted temperature. If needed, read our Dress Code Tips.

Dress code tips

2. At Les Sommets

Come to one of our Customer Experience counters. Our fun and friendly representatives will help steer and guide you through your first experience on the slopes.

3. Plan your future visits with an instructor

Plan your next ski or snowboarding lessons with us by booking your second and third visit. By booking in advance, you’ll save money and will instantly receive two ski tickets, two equipment rentals and a season pass valid from March 1, 2023!

Continue learning on your own

Our 3-visit package is perfect for the casual skier.

All-Inclusive Passport

Includes 3 full-day or evening ski tickets and 3 full equipment rentals.

 

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Learn to ski or snowboard. Check our pro tips!

You want to learn skiing or snowboarding, it's easy! Watch our video clips, they will show you that learning the activity is an easy breeze. Our passionate and dedicated instructors, as well as our Terrain Base Learning areas, are the perfect formula to start this magnificent sport.

The best Snow School. No question.

Les Sommets’ Snow School is recognized across Québec for its size, program diversity, and quality instruction. Having won prestigious industry awards that proclaims it the no. 1 Snow School in North America.

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