Val-d’Or can reopen its alpine ski slope

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The Val-d’Or ski slope will be able to resume service next weekend.

The infrastructure located near the Belvedere had to remain closed throughout last winter, due to problems with the ski lift system.

The repairs carried out over the last few months have made it possible to obtain approval from the Régie du logement.

We had upgrades that we needed to make, specifies Luc Lavoie, coordinator of sports and recreational activities for the City of Val-d’Or. It was quite complicated because it is an old infrastructure. As soon as you change a part, there are other things upstream or downstream to look at. We took the time to do it properly.

Luc Lavoie recognizes that many people were disappointed not to be able to go to the ski hill last winter. He sees it as a little gem that is still too little known to the population of Val-d’Or.

When you go to big centers, there is often a little equipment to learn to ski, he notes. We have it in town here. It’s easy and accessible for parents and children. We also rent equipment. It’s not expensive for downhill skiing. To learn to ski, honestly, it’s ideal.

The ski slope will be open throughout the holiday season starting December 21, except Christmas and New Year’s Day. It will then welcome skiers on weekends and during school holidays.