The perfectly groomed slopes of Bromont make it a dream for night skiing and riding, its claim to fame in the region.

Bromont, the Eastern Townships ski area closest to Montreal, can be a very busy place, particularly at night. Québécois are well-known for their love of night skiing, and Bromont fills that fancy very well. About 75 percent of the terrain, including the terrain park, is lighted for night skiing, which goes till 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:44 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The close proximity to Montreal ensures steady business and a lively night life. Indeed, six times during the season the resort stages Nuit Blanche, or “white night,” in which you can ski or ride from 7 p.m.– 3 a.m. for C$21.75 (plus tax). These events are extremely popular, especially with the college and 20-something set, with high-powered dancing and partying in the bar until the wee hours.

Although the trail map is dominated by diamonds, the trails are really intermediate. Experts and advanced skiers will find that the cruisers are a great way to give tired legs a break after skiing hard all week at Mont Orford or Mont Sutton. Grooming is meticulous, and on weekends, trails are groomed three times a day. Most skiers will want to spend only a day here because of limited terrain, but the area’s expansion onto its eastern face, in a section called Versant du Lac, helps to add texture and terrain.

The mountain has a lower elevation than other resorts in the area, so it often rains here when it snows elsewhere. Bromont gives you 30 minutes to test conditions—if you’re not pleased, exchange your ticket for a coupon to return at no extra charge.

New for 2005/06, Bromont has developed a new mountainside area called Versant des Cantons, with 13 beginner and intermediate runs and a quad lift; added two runs on Versant du Lac and one run on Versant du Village; and added lights to six more runs to increase options for night skiing (46 trails are now lit).

Summit elevation: 1,854 feet
Vertical drop: 1,329 feet
Base elevation: 525 feet

Expert: +
Advanced: +
Intermediate: +++
Beginner: ++
First-timer: ++

Address: 150, rue Champlain, Bromont (Quebec) J2L 1A2 Canada
Area code: 450
Ski area phone: 534-2200
Snow report: 534-2200 or
(866) 276-6668
Reservations:
(866) 276-6668
Fax: 534-4617
E-mail: services@skibromont.com
Internet: www.skibromont.com

Number of lifts: 6—2 high-speed quads, 3 quads, 1 moving carpet
Skiable acreage: 250 acres
Snowmaking: 85 percent
Uphill capacity: 12,450 per hour
Parks & pipes: 2 parks, 1 pipe
Bed Base: About 1,400 (292 rooms near mountain, 365 rooms in nearby Granby)
Nearest lodging: About ½ mile
Resort child care: Limited; see Child Care section
Adult ticket, per day: C$52 (06/07, with tax)

Eastern Townships Region Facts:

Eastern Townships Tourism Association
Address: 20, rue Don-Bosco Sud, Sherbrooke (Québec) J1L 1W4
Email: info@atrce.com
Internet:
www.easterntownships.org
Phones: (819) 820-2020; (800) 355-5755
Fax: (819) 566-4445

Quebec Tourism
Address: P.O. Box 979, Montréal, (Québec) H3C 2W3
Email: info@tourisme.gouv.qc.ca
Internet: www.bonjourquebec.com
Phones: Canada and US,
(877) 266-5687;
France, 0-800-90-77-77;
Belgium, 0-800-78-532
Fax: (514) 864-3838

For Region
Bed base: About 10,000 (4,189 rooms in ski region)
Dining: ++++
Après-ski/nightlife: +++
Other activities: +++