Sommet Olympia

What Sommet Olympia does

Les Sommets (operating the Sommet Olympia mountain among others) is a privately held Quebec-based ski resort group operating five to six ski mountains across the Laurentians and Outaouais regions, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Saint-Sauveur. The group operates Sommet Saint-Sauveur, Versant Avila, Sommet Morin Heights, Sommet Olympia, Sommet Gabriel, and Sommet Edelweiss, alongside a portfolio of ancillary recreational facilities including the largest mountain water park in Quebec, an amusement park (Parc F.U.N.), mountain biking trails, treetop trekking/aerial hebertism courses, snow tubing, camping and cabin accommodations, and a retail boutique. Core technology is standard ski resort infrastructure — chairlifts, snow-making systems, and terrain park features — augmented by an online booking platform and active social/digital channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, email newsletter).

The company's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with ticketing, season passes, lessons, and activity bookings sold through the sommets.com online store (with "buy online and save" pricing) plus on-site box offices and group-booking channels for schools, corporate groups, and day camps. Revenue streams span lift tickets and season passes (subscription-style recurring access), snow school lessons (25,000+ lessons per season across six snow schools), equipment rental, food and beverage (cafeterias, restos-bars), retail (Boutique Les Sommets), accommodation (camping/cabins), and activity admissions (water park, amusement park, biking, treetop trekking). Customer segments span families (primary), beginners seeking ski/snowboard instruction, children and youth (camps, competition teams), corporate groups, and school/day-camp groups.

Les Sommets' Snow School holds the NSAA Conversion Cup Award (2024) recognizing it as the best place to learn to ski or snowboard in North America, and counts Olympic medalists Mikaël Kingsbury and Alexandre Bilodeau among alumni trained through its programs. The company maintains core instructor-certification partnerships with CSIA, CASI, PESA, PEPN, AMSC, and ACMS, and is preparing to launch "La Place du Sommet," a new four-season suspended-walkway attraction at Sommet Saint-Sauveur in September 2026, signaling a continued shift from a pure winter ski operator toward a year-round destination resort model.

Name

Sommet Olympia

Legal name

Les Sommets

Website

https://sommets.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Les Sommets is a privately held Quebec ski resort group operating six mountains in the Laurentians and Outaouais, offering year-round recreation including skiing, snowboarding, snow school, water park, amusement park, mountain biking, camping, and treetop trekking for families and group clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Lift Tickets and Season Passes: Revenue from day passes, multi-day tickets, and season passes for skiing and snowboarding access across 5 ski mountains.
2. Snow School Lessons: Revenue from ski and snowboard instruction including group lessons, private lessons, and camps. Over 25,000 lessons taught per season.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental shop services for ski and snowboard equipment, with technicians and shops at multiple locations.
4. Food and Beverage: Restaurants, bars, and cafes operating at resort locations including cafeterias and resto-bars.
5. Retail Boutique: On-site retail stores selling ski equipment, apparel, and souvenirs.
6. Camping and Cabins: Camping and cabin rentals at Sommet Morin Heights for summer overnight stays.
7. Activity Tickets: Water park, amusement park (Parc F.U.N.), mountain biking, treetop trekking, and other activity admissions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sommet Olympia is a ski resort within the Les Sommets group that sells daily lift tickets, season passes, ski and snowboard lessons, equipment rentals, food and beverage, and on-site retail. The broader Les Sommets group operates six ski mountains, six snow schools, a water park, an amusement park, treetop trekking, mountain biking, and camping, providing year-round outdoor recreation for families and beginners in Quebec.

Product overview

Les Sommets operates a multi-resort platform consisting of 5 ski mountains (Sommet Saint-Sauveur, Versant Avila, Sommet Morin Heights, Sommet Olympia, Sommet Gabriel, Sommet Edelweiss) and 1 Water Park. The company offers a comprehensive outdoor recreation ecosystem including 6 Snow Schools with over 25,000 lessons per season, an amusement park (Parc F.U.N.), aerial treetop trekking, mountain biking, camping, snow tubing, and food & beverage services. The portfolio includes both winter sports (skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing) and summer activities (water park, biking, camping, attractions). Sommet Olympia is one of the ski mountains within the Les Sommets group, primarily serving the Laurentians region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Sommets Snow School: Ski and snowboard instruction program recognized as the most decorated in Quebec, offering approximately 25,000 lessons per season
• Parc Aquatique
• Parc F.U.N.
• Acro-Nature / Treetop Trekking
• Bike Park
• Camping et Cabines

Products and services

• Sommet Saint-Sauveur Primary ski resort in the Laurentians offering skiing, snowboarding, and various winter activities.
• Sommet Olympia Ski resort within the Les Sommets group, offering winter sports activities.
• Sommet Morin Heights Mountain resort featuring camping, forest lodging, and mountain biking in summer.
• Versant Avila Ski resort offering mountain biking trails and ski slopes.
• Sommet Gabriel Ski resort featuring freestyle skiing programs and mogul teams.
• Sommet Edelweiss Ski resort located in Outaouais region with snow school programs and snow tubing park.
• Snow School (École de Glisse) Ski and snowboard instruction programs across 6 snow schools with certified instructors teaching over 25,000 lessons per season.
• Water Park (Parc Aquatique) Largest mountain water park featuring water slides, pools, wave pool, and water attractions for all ages.
• Parc F.U.N. Amusement park featuring alpine roller coaster (Viking), double zipline, minigolf, and various rides.
• Treetop Trekking / Acro-Nature Aerial treetop adventure course with tree-to-tree hebertism and ziplines.
• Camping and Cabins Forest camping and cabin rentals at Sommet Morin Heights for authentic outdoor experiences.
• Bike Park Mountain bike park at Versant Avila featuring trails and bike services.
• Snow Tubing Park Snow tubing slopes for winter family fun.
• SnoPrk Snow park with terrain park features for snowboarders and skiers.
• Boutique Les Sommets On-site retail shop for ski equipment, apparel, and souvenirs.
• L'Odyssée du Viking Alpine roller coaster that transforms into an illuminated nighttime experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000+ ski and snowboard lessons delivered per season
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance (CSIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for ski instructor certification and training programs. Les Sommets offers reimbursement for CSIA certification training after one year of employment. Simplified training program offered at reduced cost for prospective instructors.
• Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for snowboard instructor certification. Combined CSIA/CASI Level 1 certification training available through simplified programs.
• Programme d'enseignement du ski alpin (PESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec ski teaching certification program accepted as alternative to CSIA for ski instructor qualifications at Les Sommets.
• Programme d'enseignement de la planche à neige (PEPN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec snowboard teaching certification program accepted as alternative to CASI for snowboard instructor qualifications at Les Sommets.
• Alliance des moniteurs de ski du Canada (AMSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench-language partnership with CSIA for ski instructor training. Offers Level 1 certification at $160 plus tax as simplified training pathway for new instructors.
• Association canadienne des moniteurs de snowboard (ACMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench-language partnership with CASI for snowboard instructor training and certification at Les Sommets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alterra Mountain Company: Owner of Tremblant and other major North American resorts. Directly relevant incumbent that owns Les Sommets' largest Quebec competitor and shapes destination ski dynamics in Eastern Canada.
• Vail Resorts: Global ski resort operator (Vail, Whistler Blackcomb, etc.) with multi-season mountain operations and large destination resort portfolio. Relevant as the dominant incumbent benchmark for ski resort operating models and pass strategies.

Direct peers

• Bromont, montagne d'expériences: Quebec ski resort operating multiple mountains with year-round activities (mountain biking, water park, alpine coaster). Closest direct comparable in business model, multi-season diversification, and Quebec day-tripper catchment.
• Mont-Tremblant Resort: Largest Quebec destination ski resort, operated by Alterra Mountain Company. Competes for the same Montréal-area and Eastern Canada skier base with substantially larger terrain and on-site lodging.
• Le Massif de Charlevoix: Quebec destination ski resort in Charlevoix with multi-season activities. Direct competitor for Quebec skier demand and an emerging year-round destination.
• Mont-Sainte-Anne: Major Quebec ski resort near Quebec City, operated by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. Competes for Eastern Canada ski demand with significant vertical and night skiing.
• Stoneham Mountain Resort: Quebec ski resort near Quebec City operated by Resorts of the Canadian Rockies. Competes in the same Quebec ski market with night skiing and terrain parks.
• Mont Orford: Eastern Quebec ski resort with multi-season activities including hiking and mountain biking. Direct regional peer in the Quebec ski market.
• Blue Mountain Resort: Ontario's largest ski resort with a strong four-season model (golf, water park, biking). Comparable diversified resort operating model serving a major Canadian population catchment.

Regional players

• Station Mont-Édouard: Regional Quebec ski resort in the Saguenay region. Smaller scale, same regional Quebec ski market, less direct overlap due to geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4lJleyRzrmlyQIUjslWn5Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/SommetOlympia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/les-sommets-de-la-vallee
• Instagraminstagram.com/sommet_saint_sauveur

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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