DEFIES THE
MOUNTAIN

Conquer the mountain at sunset on skis or snowshoes and contribute to the funding of the Pediatric Research Foundation's research projects.

Make as many ascents and descents as possible in 4 hours, lit by a headlamp!

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SAVE THE DATE: Défi Alpine 2026 makes a comeback

It's official: this year's Défi promises to be epic! Get ready to take on the challenge:

📍 February 7, 2026: @skigarceau
📍 Mar 21

When the mountains go down, the adventure begins 🌄

At #DéfiAlpine, the adventure never stops, even when night falls! Whether under the last rays of the sun or guided by the light of your l

"The mountains provide the backdrop... it's up to us to invent the story." 🏔️

What will yours be at the next #DéfiAlpine? 👀 ⛷️

❄️ See you soon to write a new chapter!

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🥇 Sport, solidarity, surpassing oneself: that's what unites us today for Olympic Day - and every winter as part of the Alpine Challenge!

There's no need to wait for winter to get your v

The snow has melted... but the spirit of the Défi Alpine is far from being on vacation ❄️

🌄This spring, we're taking on altitude in a different way: hiking, out in nature or just keeping active for the fun of it.

Move, breathe

The most beautiful smiles of the #DéfiAlpine 2025 at @skigarceau! Will you be joining us next year? 👀

📸: @jay_gallant_

👏 + 3450 km of alpine hiking on Strava!

🌟 This year marked the first edition of the Challenge in person AND on Strava - two ways of taking part, but one and the same.

A huge thank you to @mikecyr_courtierimmobilier, new partner of the Alpine Challenge at Owl's Head! 🏔️

Mike Cyr is much more than a partner: he's a long-time ally of the Alpine Challenge!

ONLY 2 MORE SLEEPS! 💥
@montowlshead, we're coming! 😎

Get ready for THE spring party! 🌸
Before you climb the mountain, come and enjoy a festive aperitif come and enjoy a festive aperitif to celebrate the princ

Sanimax joins the Défi Alpine as an Ascension partner! 🔥

A huge thank you to Sanimax for their commitment to our cause!

📍 March 22, 2025 - Défi Alpine @montowlshead, presented by @cascadesin

Only 5 days left until the Alpine Challenge at Owl's Head! 🤯

We can't wait to catch up with you for an epiiiiic evening under the sunset. 🌅✨

On snowshoes, skis or snowboard, it's THE perfume challenge.

Ready to excel?
Here's what's waiting for you on Owl's Head Mountain:

🔥 Distance: 3.93 km
📈 Vertical rise: 377 m
⛰️ Maximum altitude: 697 m

A demanding route that will put your perseverance to the test.