Gray Rocks

Location

Les Laurentides
Canada
46° 9' 31.3056" N, 74° 35' 42.576" W
CA
General info: 

The locals call Gray Rocks their private ski mountain because the area is so family friendly. But don't be fooled - you will find terrain diverse enough to satisfy the most advanced skiers and riders as well as beginners. The snowboarding school is excellent. They also have 90 kilometers of groomed cross-country trails on the lake, in the forest and by the river.

BASE: 820ft
SUMMIT: 1440ft
VERTICAL DROP: 620ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 5
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 4
Surface: 1

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