Crested Butte vs Mont-Sainte-Anne
Comparing Crested Butte (CO) and Mont-Sainte-Anne (QC) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Crested Butte
Crested Butte, CO
Epic pass
Window price$239
Online (advance)$169
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 | Crested Butte | Mont-Sainte-Anne | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $239 | $145 | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Online (30+ days) | $169 | $101 | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 236" | 300" | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Skiable acres | 1,547 | 547 | Crested Butte |
| Vertical drop | 2,775' | 2,050' | Crested Butte |
| Runs | 121 | 69 | Crested Butte |
| Lifts | 16 | 13 | Crested Butte |
| Summit elevation | 12,162' | 2,562' | Crested Butte |
| Beginner terrain | 15% | 24% | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Advanced terrain | 24% | 33% | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Average lift wait | 6 min | 8 min | Crested Butte |
The Match
Mont-Sainte-Anne is cheaper at the gate ($101 vs $169 entry). Crested Butte is significantly bigger (1,547 vs 547 acres). Mont-Sainte-Anne sees more snow (300" vs 236"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.