At the foot of Mont Sainte-Anne, Canyoning-Québec offers a winter experience in the Jean-Larose Falls by simply adapting the summer techniques and knowledge to winter conditions (rappelling on ice with crampons). Ice-canyoning is the perfect activity to easily discover the vertical ice cascade, continuously grown and transformed by small trickles of running water, and decorated with magical stalactites. An exclusive product in North America! Outdoor and winter sports amateurs can rappel down and enjoy the spectacular 41-meter frozen and dry last drop of Jean-Larose Falls. There is an initiation clinic to learn the rappelling technique in two easy 20 meters steep slopes before approaching the great drop. It is important to understand that it is not ice climbing but descent on ice, an easier and less physical activity, still with the vertical thrill.
Location & Schedule
This wonderful hidden site is located very close to the base of Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort, about 30 minutes away from downtown Québec City. The rendez-vous is at the main information desk (inside), at the Canyoning-Québec booth, generally at 9 :00 AM. There is one outing of 3 to 4 hours per day, from mid-December until March. 2 guides take care of groups of 4 to 10 people. VIP trips for 2 or 3 people are available.
Rates
198$ + taxes for 2 persons, 252$ + taxes for 3 persons, 300$ + taxes for 4 persons ; 69$ + taxes per person in a group of 5 or more. Mountain boot rental (limited sizes): 10$ / pair, Taxes not included.
First descent on rope in your lifetime!
Our vast summer canyoning experience, since year 2000, has prepared us to receive true beginners to try out their first descent on rope. No previous experience on rope is required. The minimum age to participate in this event is 14 years old. Please note that a 400-step staircase is taken on the return.
Equipment is provided
All technical equipment is included for ice canyoning: helmet, harness, descender, carabiners, crampons, rope, etc. Participants have to bring and wear warm winter clothing (including a hat and good mitts) as well as mountain boots (leather or plastic) to put on the crampons that are provided. Some mountain boots can be rented. Crampons can be fitted on ski boots (also available for rental at the resort’s ski shop).
Ice and weather conditions
Outings can be cancelled if ice formation is insufficient or if the weather is too warm or too cold. The site is generally well protected from wind.
Information
www.canyoning-quebec.com
info@canyoning-quebec.com
(418) 827-8110 ou (418) 998-3859
Canyoning-Québec is a member of Aventure-Écotourisme Québec, Quebec City and Area Tourism and Convention Bureau and Association touristique régionale de Charlevoix.