The FIS Snowboard Cross World Cup — the Bataille Royale — lands at Mont-Sainte-Anne on returns to Mont-Sainte-Anne each season (the most recent World Cup ran March 28–29). Two days of elite international racing, athletes and fans from across the world. And one question for anyone travelling in: where do you sleep?
Race weekends near a major mountain mean busy roads, packed venues, and a scramble for nearby rooms. The smart move: stay a short drive away, in a place where you actually rest between race days. La Petite Ecole de l'Ile d'Orleans is exactly that — a whole house on the island, about 20 minutes from Mont-Sainte-Anne, and a calm base away from the crowd.
Why Ile d'Orleans is the smart base for the World Cup
- About 20 minutes by car from Mont-Sainte-Anne, across the bridge and along the Cote-de-Beaupre route
- Free parking on site at La Petite Ecole
- Quiet rural location — rest deeply after a full, cold day of racing
- Wood fireplace to warm up after a day on the snow
- Saint-Lawrence river view from the property
- 15 minutes from Quebec City (about 25 from Old Quebec) — easy to add a city evening to your trip
- Whole house, sleeps up to 6 — ideal for a group or family splitting a race-weekend stay
Your race-weekend plan from La Petite Ecole
Morning — Wake up at the schoolhouse, breakfast looking out over the Saint-Lawrence. Pack warm layers for a day on the mountain.
Mid-morning — Drive about 20 minutes to Mont-Sainte-Anne (across the bridge, then the Cote-de-Beaupre route). Catch the snowboard cross heats building toward the finals.
Afternoon — The Bataille Royale finals — the big experience, athletes battling four-wide down the course.
Evening — Drive back to the island, light the wood fireplace, warm up and rest. The opposite of a noisy, packed base. Repeat for day two on March 29.
About La Petite Ecole de l'Ile d'Orleans
La Petite Ecole is a whole house on Ile d'Orleans, in Saint-Laurent, 15 minutes from Quebec City and about 20 minutes from Mont-Sainte-Anne. Fully equipped, with a wood fireplace, free parking, and a view over the Saint-Lawrence. It sleeps up to 6 — a comfortable, calm base for a race-weekend group.
As a small bonus for history lovers: the house is a restored 1839 one-room schoolhouse, set within the Site patrimonial de l'Ile-d'Orleans. A quiet piece of Quebec heritage to come home to after a day at the races. Rated 4.84/62.
Book your World Cup weekend stay
Bataille Royale — March 28 to 29, 2026
Two race days at Mont-Sainte-Anne. Book early — race weekends fill up fast.
Book direct (15% off)FAQ
How far is La Petite Ecole from Mont-Sainte-Anne?
About 20 minutes by car, across the Quebec-Ile d'Orleans bridge and along the Cote-de-Beaupre route toward the mountain.
When is the FIS Snowboard Cross World Cup at Mont-Sainte-Anne?
The Bataille Royale takes place returns to Mont-Sainte-Anne each season (the most recent World Cup ran March 28–29) — two days of international snowboard cross racing.
Is there parking at the house?
Yes. Free on-site parking at La Petite Ecole, so you can drive to the races and back to a quiet base without hunting for paid spots near the venue.
Is the property quiet enough to rest after a race day?
Yes. Ile d'Orleans is rural — no street noise, just farmland and the Saint-Lawrence shoreline. Light the wood fireplace and rest deeply between the two race days.
How do I book La Petite Ecole for the World Cup weekend?
Book direct for about 15% less than the platforms. It's a whole house, fully equipped, sleeping up to 6 — ideal for a group attending the races. Call 581-999-1555 or reserve online. The Bataille Royale runs returns to Mont-Sainte-Anne each season (the most recent World Cup ran March 28–29), so book early — the race weekend fills up fast.
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