1964
Arthur Raymond establishes the Pente des Pays d'en Haut, now known as the Glissades des Pays d'en Haut. When it started, the company offered tobogganing on two runs with one rope tow. There were about twelve employees with a cafeteria for clients.
1968
Start of evening tobogganing on illuminated runs.
1979
Arthur Raymond passes the company on to his two sons: Constant and Mercier.
1984
Tobogganing, too rigid and difficult to control, was replaced by tubing.
1987
First runs with curves which quickly became the specialty of the company thanks to state-of-the-art technology. A secret well kept even today!
1988
Installation of an artificial snow system.
1989
Construction of the main pavilion.
1990
Installation of a double chairlift.
1992
Extension of the main pavilion.
1993
Development of a second group of runs, the highest in the centre at 250 feet.
1995
New slope just for snow rafting which has its own lift to pull persons sitting in the rafting canoes to the top of the mountain.
2001
Addition of tornado canoes to the rafting slope.
2002
Restructuring of Human Resources
2003
Installation of the first magic carpet in order to reduce waiting times and to make the lift more accessible.
2004
Installation of the second magic carpet following the success of the first and removal of the rope tow
Construction of a 10,000 square foot hall annexed to main pavilion that can sit approximately 900 persons.
2006
The Pente des Pays d'en Haut changes its name to the Glissades des Pays d'en Haut
With the expansions and many innovations, the company is now considered “the largest snow sliding park in the world!”
The company stands out from the rest because of excellent customer service that puts the emphasis on human relations and flexibility, as well as state-of-the-art technology that allows for an experience that is both thrilling and safe.
Is this the first time that you have heard of the Glissades des Pays d'en Haut? Perhaps it’s because our clientele has been built up through word of mouth, which is the best way of advertising!
2008
Julie and Nicolas Raymond take over the business alongside their father, Mercier Raymond.
2009
Opening of the Yeti Park, a new area including 12 mini runs.
