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February 17 to 25, 2024

THE LARGEST winter
outdoor event
IN CANADA

Come and take up the challenge on the Plains of Abraham, in the heart of Quebec City

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5 different sports

Link up sports continuously, one after the other, without the clock stopping.

Bicycle

From the starting arch, the competitors set off on a run to cross the hundred or so metres separating them from the bikes. They then complete a few laps of the closed road circuit, which is a real eye-opener, with its climbs, descents and twists and turns.

Bicycle

Bicycle

Snowshoeing

Inspired by our Nordic roots, the event takes place on a well-groomed track. Sinew snowshoes are still used by some, but most competitors opt for narrower, lighter snowshoes.

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing

Skating

Skating takes place on the beautiful 358-meter-long artificial ice ring in front of the museum. Skaters wear field hockey skates, long-bladed speed skates or Nordic blades, which fit under cross-country ski boots, allowing for a faster transition!

Skating

Skating

Cross-country sking

The ski portion takes you on a tour of the Plains of Abraham, on a wide, professionally groomed trail with steady but gentle climbs and long, easy descents. Skiers use the classic style or the skating technique, at their convenience.

Cross-country sking

Cross-country sking

Running

The running course takes place on a perfectly flat, snow-covered circuit in front of the Musée des beaux-arts du Québec. Run at your own pace, walk if necessary! Lined and well-cramponed espadrilles recommended.

Running

Running
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WITH MORE THAN 20 CHALLENGES,
everyone can participate!

1, 3 or 5 sports to be completed solo, in tandem or as a team.

Different challenges are offered so that families, friends, colleagues, students, children, amateur athletes, elites and adults of all ages can join in and have fun.
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  • It's just unbelievable

    On the mark! It’s just amazing. It’s a treat to see how seriously everything is taken and yet so endearing. A rigor in the execution of the rules and a smile on their face at the same time.

    Keven Tremblay, Participant
  • It is accessible to all!

    Over 6,200 participants in the 16th annual 2020 Pentathlon des neiges. Why is it so popular? First and foremost because it’s accessible to everyone, and the welcome from the army of volunteers is beyond warm.

    Jean-Charles Ouellet, Founder
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Participant's
essentials

Everything you need to know to prepare for your pentathlon and have even more fun on the big day.

Multi-challenge promotion

The more you do, the less you pay! Sign up for multiple challenges, and save up to 15% off

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