Mont-Sainte-Anne vs Vail
Comparing Mont-Sainte-Anne (QC) and Vail (CO) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Mont-Sainte-Anne
Beaupre, QC
Epic pass
Window price$145
Online (advance)$101
Season pass$1,051
Vail
Vail, CO
Epic pass
Window price$356
Online (advance)$199
Season pass$1,051
Side-by-side
| Stat | Mont-Sainte-Anne | Vail | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $145 | $356 | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Online (30+ days) | $101 | $199 | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Season pass | $1,051 | $1,051 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 247" | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Skiable acres | 547 | 5,317 | Vail |
| Vertical drop | 2,050' | 3,450' | Vail |
| Runs | 69 | 277 | Vail |
| Lifts | 13 | 33 | Vail |
| Summit elevation | 2,562' | 11,370' | Vail |
| Beginner terrain | 24% | 18% | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
| Advanced terrain | 33% | 53% | Vail |
| Average lift wait | 8 min | 18 min | Mont-Sainte-Anne |
The Match
Mont-Sainte-Anne is cheaper at the gate ($101 vs $199 entry). Vail is significantly bigger (5,317 vs 547 acres). Mont-Sainte-Anne sees more snow (300" vs 247"). Both are on the Epic pass — same pass, same wallet.