The origins of Val Saint-Côme

Val Saint-Côme ski resort was born of a dream. Its realization is the fruit of the courage, determination and hard work of its founders.

Telling the story of its origins recalls the crucial decisions that marked the development of the first seven seasons, the successes and miseries of a rollercoaster ride, battling with the whims of Mother Nature.

For future entrepreneurs, it means learning from situations that are rarely covered in university management courses.

The book is a tribute to my parents and founding friends.

Hugues Boisvert was the founding president of Val Saint-Côme. He was also President of the Association des Propriétaires de Stations de Ski du Québec (APSSQ, now ASSQ). He is now a full professor of accounting at HEC Montréal and holds the CPA International Chair in Management Control Research.