Mont Sutton — Attraction in Sutton

First let me start off by pointing out that I paid for a FULL DAY TICKET EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE OPTION OF THE HALF DAY DEAL because I know this place is struggling with these horrible winters and I love it that much. So I truly did love this place and still do however my last visit was quite unsettling.

It used to be my favorite mountain but they're far too commercialized now. I had to eat cold lasagna because they don't have microwaves because it's a "liability" .....

That's the kind of dishonest service I expect from Tremblant. It's not a liability, anyone with allergies knows better than to use a public microwave... Thats just a money grab, they want you to pay 15$ for a poutine or wtv overpriced unhealthy crap they have. That wasn't enough to get me to write this review but then I asked one of the cooks if they had one and I swear to God he looked around in a state of transparent fear and said he can't because he did that for someone and got in trouble. He was whispering this to me in a shaky voice because his boss was nearby.

Why is this guy so scared of his boss? Sounds like his boss isn't a very nice person to me. I don't like giving my money to people who treat minimum wage employees like garbage.

Other people on the lift all agreed that the lack of microwaves is a money grab and they were not impressed.

Also, a lot the ski patrol don't speak English, which is fine by me, but they kept giving me dirty looks as I misunderstood what they were trying to tell me. I CLEARLY HAVE AN ACCENT AND WAS STRUGGLING TO SPEAK FRENCH. Imagine if I had been injured..... They were closing off runs at the end of the day and wanted to know which way I was going. I had halted to wait for them because they were beelining across the top towards me as I was hiking to lift 7 which was closed. I finally just said in English, with a smile as I struggled to still be amiable as they gave me dirty looks, "Where do you want me to go? What will make your job easier??" They thanked me however looking back on it it was THE UNDERCOVER SKI PATROL IN A BLUE JACKET and black helmet who gave me very dirty looks, clearly wasn't grateful when I just asked them to tell me where to go and was just all around rude. They saw me climbing out of some bushes towards the bottom after this and one of them shook his head in a condescending way. I'm 23 years old, I'm a better skier than most if not all of them and I had a phone in my pocket with 4 bars and I always wear a helmet. Don't shake your head at me for bushwhacking, being condescending is not going to get me back to your mountain.

The young guys were all very nice though as well as the guy with the orange beard! As well as Francis or Francois, I forget! They were all very polite!

ANYWAYS. Sutton was my favorite mountain until yesterday and I don't plan on going back very often after...

I usually hit up Bromont but wanted to try something different. It's less busy than bromont (was a Thursday day) and the vibe is definitely different. Less frills, the snow isn't as nice in my opinion and not as well groomed but it offers something different which I can appreciate. The chalets aren't big but do the trick.

The employees were nice, every single person we encountered was nice, including just people skiing and snowboarding, the lady working the family zone chairlift was super joyful and nice to everyone coming on the lift, the parks aren't rails and jibs but nice jumps. The sous bois are great, some wide ones which as a snowboarder I can finally go in and not be afraid to hit a tree. I really enjoyed the trails here.

Everything felt covid safe and compliant. Not all chairlifts were running but you can get to all the trails with the ones opened and the line ups were fast. The tiny 2 person chairlifts felt like a blast from the past, I haven't seen those in a while.

There is an outdoor canteen with covid and the poutine was reasonably priced and filling and delicious!

UPDATE

CAREFUL OF THE CHAIRLIFT V (left of map) it doesn't slow down but also the drop at the top is STEEP, I wasn't at the edge of the seat enough because of this significant steep drop (why isn't anyone putting more snow to manage the incline?? That's absolutely within the control of employees and should be managed) and I ended up falling and dropping hard on my shoulder, thankfully nothing was dislocated but my neck and back definitely needs some attention from my chiropractor, lots of things cracked unpleasantly.

I wrote Sutton weeks ago, no reply, no F*cks given. Don't think I'll go back after that.

Also don't think they have a lot of any artificial snow blowers so if hasn't snowed recently, trails will be awful and full of ice patches, worse for boarders than skiers. First time I went last year, fresh powder was great, this year it was so insanely icy it wasn't fun and was rather dangerous and I'm comparing that to many other hills like bromont, Morin...

If you’ve been shredding every winter since 2014 like me, Mont Sutton is a name that sparks excitement-and for good reason. Just a short drive from Montreal, this Eastern Townships gem delivers an authentic, soulful mountain vibe that’s become rare in today’s world of mega-resorts.

Mont Sutton is a playground for glade lovers. Nearly half the mountain is covered in “sous-bois” (gladed runs), making it a paradise for snowboarders and skiers who crave weaving through trees and hunting for powder stashes long after a storm.

The terrain diversity is impressive for its size, with everything from mellow cruisers to some of Quebec’s most challenging triple-black diamond tree runs-think tight, steep, and full of surprises. Each glade feels like its own secret world, and every lap offers a new line to discover.

The lifts might be a throwback, but that’s part of Sutton’s charm. You won’t find high-speed quads everywhere, but you also won’t be stuck in endless lift lines. The mountain’s layout means you can chase the best snow and terrain all day, and the vertical drop is enough to keep your legs burning run after run.

Snow quality is a big plus: Sutton’s microclimate often delivers deep dumps, and the forested trails protect the snow, keeping conditions fresh. While grooming isn’t always perfect-icy days can be tough, especially for snowboarders-the magic here is in the natural terrain and powder days.

Hungry? The food menu is packed with local flavors and hearty snacks-perfect for refueling after a big day. And if you’re looking to keep the party going, downtown Sutton is just minutes away, home to two standout microbreweries and a slew of great restaurants.

Mont Sutton isn’t about glitz or flash; it’s about soulful riding, endless glades, and a community that loves winter as much as you do.

For Montrealers who crave authentic mountain culture and memorable days on snow, Sutton is a must-ride-every...