La Charlevoix, the steepest trail with a pitch of 64%, is home to the only alpine training center east of the Rockies for Canada's athletes[citation needed].

Skiing at Le Massif de Charlevoix started at the end of the 1970s, with snowmobiles towing groups of skiers from the main road at the top and a van serving as the lift.

At the same time, the Cap Maillard was raised by 35 m (115 ft) to create La Charlevoix, an International Ski Federation standard downhill trail mapped by alpine course designer (and champion) Bernhard Russi.

Gauthier is no longer a co-owner of Cirque du Soleil, and has used part of the proceeds of the sale of his participation in that venture to purchase Le Massif.

In 2009, after a record snowfall of 915 cm (360 in), Le Massif de Charlevoix added 26 acres (11 ha) of backcountry skiing on Mount A Liguori.

This will open up the third peak to skiing, but mostly transform the mountain and surrounding area into a distinctive four-seasons resort, while respecting environmental values[further explanation needed].