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Owing to its position in French-speaking Québec, Mont Tremblant has a strong European feel to it, which is emphasised by the stylishness of the pedestrianised resort village. Nestled at the base of the mountain on the shores of Lake Tremblant, the colourful centre features traditional ski-in/ski-out accommodation and an extensive selection of charming shops.

The ski resort offers a vast trail area, with slopes covering 79kms in total, and with a longest run of 5.2kms. Mont Tremblant is an ideal resort for beginners, with wide-open, gentle nursery slopes; however, it is just as suitable for intermediates or experts, with upper level slopes of an equally high quality, and a notable 40kms of black-level pistes.

Eleven lifts provide access to the various pistes, with a transportation capacity of 25,000 people per hour. Additionally, Mont Tremblant resort’s exhilarating terrain parks have contributed enormously to its reputation.

Mont Tremblant ski resort offers just as much entertainment off the ski slopes as it does on them, with alternatives including: ice-skating, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, skidooing, ice-climbing, a fitness centre, a swimming pool and hot tubs. Also at your disposal are childcare facilities and 45 upmarket shops retailing an assortment of books, fashion, art, perfume and much more.

Accommodation is supplied by a selection of hotels, chalets and condos. Additionally, nights are vibrant at the resort, with three bars, a disco and 40-plus eateries to provide amusement.

The slopes are open from December to April at Mont Tremblant, with optimal snow conditions in February. Discount rates are offered in anticipation of the festive spell and towards the end of the season. The easiest means of reaching the resort is by flying to Dorval Airport in Montréal and taking taxi, bus or limousine transportation to the resort.

Skiing in Mont Tremblant

Mont Tremblant is eastern Canada’s most sizeable ski area, encompassing a cumulative 79kms of slope distance. The resort is also known for its incredible terrain parks, and is home to the highest half-pipe in eastern North America. Set in the Laurentian Mountains of French-speaking Québec, Mont Tremblant exudes a distinctly European atmosphere that matches its stylish design.

Skiing is a delight at Mont Tremblant, with 92 trails comprised of 16 per cent easy nursery slopes, 32 per cent of mostly tree-lined intermediate runs, and 40kms of expert slopes, including the Dynamite, a stupendously steep piste guaranteed to thrill even the most proficient skier. The resort’s longest run, the Nansen, is a beginner slope that spans 5.2kms. As many as 25,000 people per hour can be transported to the ski runs by Mont Tremblant’s system of 11 lifts.

In addition to regular skiing, Mont Tremblant offers spectacular cross-country opportunities, with 200kms of immaculate trails, 90kms of which can be directly accessed from the bottom of the mountain. The resort is also famed for its terrain parks, which will keep snowboarders and skiers busy for hours.

Mont Tremblant’s ski season extends from December to April, with the best snow in the month of February. Most visitors reach the resort by flying into Montréal and taking road transportation to the resort.

Après-ski in Mont Tremblant

In addition to skiing, Mont Tremblant features ice-skating on Lac Miroir and Lake Moore, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, skidooing, ice-climbing, a fitness centre, a swimming pool and hot tubs. Après-ski is lively at the resort, with three bars, a disco, and more than 40 restaurants to provide after-hours entertainment.

Accommodation at the resort is provided by an attractive selection of authentic chalets, townhouses and hotels, many of them with convenient access to the mountain. The resort is well-equipped with childcare facilities and over 40 shops selling an enticing and diverse selection of perfume, books, clothing, art and more.

Within easy driving distance of Mont Tremblant, and perfect for an overnight stay, is Cantons-de-l’Est (Eastern Townships), with picturesque country inns dotting the scenic shores of Lake Massawippi. Montréal, boasting a myriad of cultural, historical and recreational attractions, is another attractive option. On the other hand, if it’s more skiing you are interested in, 18 alternative resorts in close proximity to Mont Tremblant offer more than adequate possibilities.

Transportation to Mont Tremblant

Mont Tremblant is situated in the Laurentian Mountains of Québec, 120kms northwest of Montréal. You can reach the resort via road transportation from Montréal. The most convenient way to get to Mont Tremblant is to fly into Dorval Airport and take a bus or taxi the rest of the way.

Self-drive from New York involves taking I-87/autoroute 15 to Montréal and on to Sainte-Agathe. From there, take autoroute 117 and Montee Ryan to Mont Tremblant. The trip covers 750kms and takes approximately nine hours. From Ottawa, take routes 50 and 148 to Montebello and route 323 to Sainte-Jovite, and then Montee Ryan to the resort. Bank on approximately two hours for this 170-kilometre journey.

Rail services arrive regularly in Montréal from all over Canada, including Toronto, Ottawa and Québec City. One Amtrak train runs daily from Washington, DC and New York, making frequent stops along the way and taking approximately 10 to 12 hours.

Montréal is served by three airports, but to access Mont Tremblant the most practical of these is Dorval Airport, which receives frequent national and international flights from Canada, the US and the UK. Taxis, buses and limousines provide transportation to Mont Tremblant, taking approximately one hour to reach the resort. If you hire a car, head north of the city on autoroute 15 and route 117 north, and turn right on to Montee Ryan for the resort after Sainte-Jovite.

Greyhound buses travel to Montréal from Boston and New York, while the Voyageur Company runs buses between the city and all parts of Québec, including Mont Tremblant. Buses travelling between Montréal and Toronto take approximately seven hours.

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