Adult Cross-Country Ski Program

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Craving the outdoors without leaving the city? Mount Royal is calling! Sign up for our cross-country skiing lessons, open to adults of all skill levels, to discover this winter sport or refine your technique while exploring the beautiful groomed trails in the heart of the park.

Winter 2027: General registration will open on November 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. Existing Les Amis de la montagne clients on the Amilia platform will benefit from a priority registration period starting on November 12, 2026 at 10 a.m.

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See also our youth cross-country ski program

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No cross-country skiing experience? This course is for you! The first level will familiarize you with the equipment, introduce you to the basic techniques of movement (alternating step, weight transfer, balance) and of ascent and descent. The aim is to have fun and gain confidence on skis.


Prerequisites: No experience required.
Number of classes: 3
Cost: $130 plus taxes
Equipment rental cost: $45 plus taxes


Click on the button below to find out about the available time slots. 

REGISTER HERE

Need more help? See How to Set up your Personal SmartRec Account (Amilia)
 

You've already tried cross-country skiing, but haven't yet mastered the basic techniques? This course is for you! Level 2 will help you deepen your understanding of the basic techniques for moving forward (alternating step, weight transfer, balance), optimize your glide, and become familiar with the different techniques for ascending and descending. Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice during cross-country ski tours on the trails, all while continuing to build your confidence.


Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1 OR minimal cross-country skiing experience, good physical condition and motor coordination.
Number of classes: 3
Cost: $130 plus taxes
Equipment rental cost: $45 plus taxes


Click on the button below to find out about the available time slots. 

REGISTER HERE

Need more help? See How to Set up your Personal SmartRec Account (Amilia)

You've already tried cross-country skiing, but haven't yet mastered the basic techniques? This course is for you! Level 2 will help you deepen your understanding of the basic techniques for moving forward (alternating step, weight transfer, balance), optimize your glide, and become familiar with the different techniques for ascending and descending. Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice during cross-country ski tours on the trails, all while continuing to build your confidence.


Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1 OR minimal cross-country skiing experience, good physical condition and motor coordination.
Number of classes: 3
Cost: $130 plus taxes
Equipment rental cost: $45 plus taxes


Click on the button below to find out about the available time slots. 

REGISTER HERE

Need more help? See How to Set up your Personal SmartRec Account (Amilia)

You've already tried cross-country skiing, but you haven't quite mastered the basic techniques yet? This class is perfect for you! This new program combines Levels 2 and 3, allowing you to continue your progress and refine your techniques (alternating step, downhill turns, turning step, weight transfer, balance) all winter long. The goal is to enjoy skiing, build your confidence on skis, and put your new skills into practice during cross-country excursions on the trails.

Prerequisites: Have completed Level 1 OR have gone cross-country skiing a few times; be able to go up and down gentle slopes; be in good physical condition and have good motor coordination.
Number of classes: 6
Cost: $270 plus taxes
Equipment rental cost: $90 plus taxes


Click on the button below to find out about the available time slots. 

REGISTER HERE

Need more help? See How to Set up your Personal SmartRec Account (Amilia)

Back by popular demand!

You have no experience with cross-country skiing and would like to try it? This course is perfect for you! This new program combines Levels 1 and 2, allowing you to develop the basic techniques for moving (alternating step, weight transfer, balance), as well as ascending and descending techniques, throughout the winter. The goal is to have fun skiing, build your confidence on skis, and put your new skills into practice during cross-country ski tours on the trails.

Prerequisites: No experience required.
Number of classes: 6
Cost: $270 plus taxes
Equipment rental cost: $90 plus taxes


Click on the button below to find out about the available time slots. 

REGISTER HERE

Need more help? See How to Set up your Personal SmartRec Account (Amilia)

Participant Handbook


The Participant Handbook provides a wealth of information to help you get ready for the lessons.

Available in French only.

Participant Handbook 2026

Meeting Point


The meeting point is located at the Pavillon du Lac-aux-Castors, 2000 chemin Remembrance, Montréal, Québec H3H 1X2. See How to get to the Pavillon du Lac-aux-Castors.

 

How can I make sure I receive all communications after registration?

To ensure you receive all post-registration communications, we recommend adding notifications@amilia.com to your contacts and regularly checking your spam folder.

To manage your registrations, download the Amilia mobile app. For assistance, please consult How to use the Amilia mobile app.

I don’t know which level to choose, can I change groups after the first class?

No, changing groups will not be possible. Make sure to carefully read each lesson description for course-specific information and prerequisites before registering.

How does the equipment rental option work?

Lessons start at the time indicated. If you are renting equipment for the lessons, it is very important to arrive about 15 minutes before the start of the lesson to borrow the equipment. The equipment is rented for the lesson period only, and must be returned at the end of it.

How can I get information on the ski conditions and a map of the trails?

Cross-country ski trails on Mount Royal are maintained and managed by City of Montréal. Ski conditions are updated every morning around 9 a.m. during the season. The cross-country ski trail map is available for download in PDF format. 

If you have any questions about the schedule or choosing a level, please contact the Cross-Country Ski School team by email at ecoledeski@lemontroyal.qc.ca or by phone at 514-843-8240, ext. 4. 

If you have any questions about the registration platform, please contact the reservations service by email at reservations@lemontroyal.qc.ca or by phone at 514-843-8240, ext. 2.

See our refund and cancellation policy below.

Refund policy for our activities

See also our : Youth Cross-Country Ski Program
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