A Resort For All Seasons

Consistently ranked by readers of Ski Magazine  as the East’s No. 1 ski resort, Mont Tremblant is—at 2,871 feet—the tallest peak in Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains. You will find 95 trails catering to different ability levels, and an abundance of natural and man-made snow at the mountain’s ski area.   By Mark Caskie

The mountain has four faces with ski runs. For the best skiing conditions, start your day on the north side, where you can test your skills on the moguls of the Saute-moutons ski trail. In the afternoon, you normally find the best conditions on the south side, where you can glide down the longest run, 3.73-mile Nansen. For off-piste adventure, traipse over to the faces known as the Edge
and Soleil (Sunny) sides.

Later on, stroll through the pedestrian village at the base of the mountain for some window-shopping and to take in the perpetually festive atmosphere. You can also head over to Le Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant for a treatment for your tired muscles, such as a Norwegian steam bath or a Finnish sauna.

Other winter activities to explore during your stay in the Mont Tremblant area include sleigh rides and dog sledding. You might be surprised by the abundance of wildlife you can see on these outings, including 196 species of birds and white-tailed deer. If you prefer cross-country skiing, the nearby Mont-Tremblant National Park has more than 50 miles of trails.

If you visit in the summer months, the provincial park also offers some exciting activities. At the rocky cliffs known as La Vache Noire, near the entrance to Le Diable section, you can try out the assisted climbing method known as via ferrata, Italian for “iron road.” This approach allows you to experience rock-climbing without any special skills or equipment. The nearby Diable River offers a popular canoeing option.

On the area’s two golf courses, Le Diable and Le Géant, you can enjoy the region’s beautiful scenery enhanced by a challenging game of golf.