History
The Massif du Sud was first opened in 1989 but has since changed owner many times.
As of 2007, there is a wind power project in the area of the mountain which is contested by the main shareholder, Alain Contant.
Building on its fame in backcountry glades, the resort has a snowcat-skiing operation in the backcountry region and will introduce heliskiing in 2011 season. It is the only resort in eastern North America to have heliskiing.
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