Afton Alps vs Mont-Sainte-Anne
Comparing Afton Alps (MN) and Mont-Sainte-Anne (QC) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Afton Alps
Hastings, MN
Epic pass
Window price$85
Online (advance)$53
Season pass$1,051
Mont-Sainte-Anne
Beaupre, QC
Epic pass
Window price$145
Online (advance)$101
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Afton Alps | Mont-Sainte-Anne | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $85 | $145 | Afton Alps |
| Online (30+ days) | $53 | $101 | Afton Alps |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 70" | 300" | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Skiable acres | 300 | 547 | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Vertical drop | 330' | 2,050' | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Runs | 26 | 69 | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Lifts | 9 | 13 | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Summit elevation | 1,030' | 2,562' | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Beginner terrain | 40% | 24% | Afton Alps |
| Advanced terrain | 20% | 33% | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Average lift wait | — | 8 min | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
The Match
Afton Alps is cheaper at the gate ($53 vs $101 entry). Mont-Sainte-Anne is significantly bigger (547 vs 300 acres). Mont-Sainte-Anne sees more snow (300" vs 70"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.