Le Valinouët

What is the Leucan Ski Challenge? It’s hours of ski or snowboarding and several activities at Valinouët on February 22, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. but more specifically it’s a gesture of solidarity towards cancer-stricken children and their families. It’s also a fun, participative and family-oriented day open to people of all ages.

By registering for the Leucan Ski Challenge at Valinouët, you can choose from one of these sports offered at the mountain:

Alpine skiing
Snowboarding

Solo challenge

Individual can take on the Leucan Ski Challenge on their own.

Minimum Fundraising Goal: Each solo participant must raise at least $200 in donations.

Participant are encouraged to complete a cumulative number of runs equivalent to one run per hour.

Participate

Regular Challenge

There is no longer a limit to the number of participants per team.

Minimum fundraising: A team of 2 to 4 people must raise a minimum of $600 in donations, with an additional $150 per extra participant. Feel free to set a higher fundraising goal to match your ambitions!

Each team is invited to complete a cumulative number of runs equivalent to one run per hour per participant.

Participate

Corporate Challenge

There is no longer a limit on the number of participants per team. The corporate challenge will be the perfect team building activity!

Minimum fundraising requirement: Teams of up of 2 to 8 participants must raise $2,600 in donations, with an additional $325 required for each additional team member. You’re free to set a higher fundraising goal that matches your ambitions!

Each team will need to complete a cumulative number of runs equivalent to one run per hour per participant.

Participate

Major partners

Details

News

Ambassadors

Rules

Prizes

Lodging

Details

Access plan

Le Valinouët
200 route du Valinouët
Saint-David-de-Falardeau (Quebec)
G0V 1C0, Canada

Contact

Lorie-Anne Lapointe
Email: lorie-anne.lapointe@leucan.qc.ca
Phone: 418 602-3385, poste 9202

Regional office
Email: saguenay@leucan.qc.ca
Phone: 418-602-3385

News

2 April 2024

MORE THAN $1.2 MILLION RAISED IN 2024 FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER

Leucan is proud to announce that the 2024 edition of the Leucan Ski Challenge, presented by Fenplast, has raised over $1.2 million for children with cancer and their families....

5 December 2023

Leucan today unveils the new logo and visual identity of the Leucan Ski Challenge

Leucan is extremely proud to present the new Leucan Ski Challenge logo. The logo has been redesigned to bring a breath of fresh air to the Challenge. The emphasis...

Ambassadors

Honorary Co-Presidents

Mélanie Turcotte, Sports Experts Chicoutimi «Why wait until a child close to us is diagnosed with cancer to get involved or to give? We know Leucan for its essential role in supporting children with cancer and their families. What resonated with me was the clinical research aspect, less well-known but just as critical. Together, starting now, we can fight pediatric cancer and improve treatments. At Sports Experts Chicoutimi, we support youth and sports because a healthy family is fundamental. Today, I encourage you to participate in the Leucan Ski Challenge with friends, family, or colleagues to support the cause. It’s through fun and health that we’ll make a difference for children with cancer. I look forward to seeing you on the slopes of Valinouet on March 23! Mélanie»

Émilie Tremblay-Grenon, École Trilingue Vision Saguenay - Écoles privées du Québec « The Leucan Ski Challenge is an event that brings together my two passions: skiing and children. It was clear to me that I needed to contribute to the success of this event. My involvement represents the entire Vision Saguenay community. Last year, childhood cancer hit close to home at our school. The Vision Saguenay family participated in all the activities organized by Leucan. Every possible way to show Timothée that his school was behind him during his treatments was put forward. Valinouet holds a special place in all my fondest memories. This year, I’m celebrating my 40th birthday, just like the mountain, and I’m proud to say I know almost all of its best-kept secrets. So, I invite all Valinouet enthusiasts, parents, and friends to join this snowy day and raise as much money as possible for children navigating the storm of cancer. A melody from my childhood comes to mind and says it best: ‘Valinouet, the most beautiful mountain!’ Now, let’s show that it’s also the most generous—not just in snow! 😉 Émilie »

Ambassadeurs

Guy Lavoie Marianne Tremblay

Rules

General

The Leucan Ski Challenge in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean includes a participatory component, a corporate component, and a solo component.

Those 16 years and over must pay a $40 registration fee in order to take part, and those under the age of 16 must pay $20.
To take part in the event, those under the age of 16 must present the disclaimer signed by a parent or legal guardian. This disclaimer must be forwarded to Leucan before the event or, at the latest, in person before the start of the Challenge; otherwise, they will not be allowed to participate.
Excessive consumption, betting between teams, and racing between participants is prohibited.
No team member can be substituted after the start of the Challenge on the day of the event.
Participants must use the chairlifts or queues identified for the Leucan Ski Challenge.
The Leucan Ski Challenge team is committed to complying with the health measures issued by the Government of Quebec and the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec (INSPQ), should such rules be added. In the event of cancellation, the event will not be rescheduled and no registration fee or donation will be reimbursed.
In the event of rain, the Leucan Ski Challenge will go on as scheduled, as long as the base conditions are deemed satisfactory and safe by the resort’s management. In the event of cancellation, the event will not be rescheduled and no registration fee or donation will be reimbursed.
Donations received and money returned after the start of the Challenge on the day of the event will not be considered when awarding the top collection prizes.
A team could lose its prize if a donation cheque is returned to Leucan due to lack of funds. To retain its title, the team will be asked to recoup the amount or pay it back on its own.

Solo Challenge

Each participant must raise a minimum of $200 in donations, which must be returned no later than the day of the event, before the start of the Challenge. Participants who fail to reach the minimum donation amount will be asked to pay the difference on site in order to participate in the Challenge.
Each participant will be asked to complete a cumulative number of runs equivalent to one run per hour. The Leucan Ski Challenge is not concerned with speed and competition but with personal achievement and a feeling of accomplishment. It represents a moral and symbolic commitment to cancer patients and their families.
For example, a participant taking part in an 8-hour challenge will be asked to complete a total of 8 runs during the day.

Regular Challenge

Each team composed of 4 participants or fewer must raise a minimum of $600 in donations, which must be returned no later than the day of the event, before the start of the Challenge. From the 5th participant onward, the team must raise $150 per additional participant.
- For example: A 3-person team must raise a minimum of $600; A 4-person team must raise a minimum of $600; A 5-person team must raise a minimum of $750; A 6-person team must raise a minimum of $900; And so on.

Teams that fail to reach the minimum donation amount will be asked to pay the difference on site in order to participate in the Challenge.
Each team will be asked to complete a cumulative number of runs equivalent to one run per hour, per participant. The Leucan Ski Challenge is not concerned with speed and competition but with personal achievement and a feeling of accomplishment. It represents a moral and symbolic commitment to cancer patients and their families.
For example, a 4-person team taking part in an 8-hour challenge will be asked to complete a total of 32 runs during the day. A 3-person team taking part in an 8-hour challenge will be asked to complete a total of 24 runs during the day.

Corporate Challenge

Each team composed of 2 to 8 participants must raise a minimum of $2,600 in donations, which must be returned no later than the day of the event, before the start of the Challenge. From the 9th participant onward, the team must raise $325 per additional participant.
- For example: A 7-person team must raise a minimum of $2,600; An 8-person team must raise a minimum of $2,600; A 9-person team must raise a minimum of $2,925; A 10-person team must raise a minimum of $3,250; And so on.

Teams that fail to reach the minimum donation amount will be asked to pay the difference on site in order to participate in the Challenge.
Each team will be asked to complete a cumulative number of runs equivalent to one run per hour, per participant. The Leucan Ski Challenge is not concerned with speed and competition but with personal achievement and a feeling of accomplishment. It represents a moral and symbolic commitment to cancer patients and their families.
For example, an 8-person team taking part in an 8-hour challenge will be asked to complete a total of 64 runs during the day. A 7-person team taking part in an 8-hour challenge will be asked to complete a total of 56 runs during the day.