Your ultimate four-season guide to Mont-Tremblant

Ski and snowboard on the slopes of Mont-Tremblant in winter, or explore other Laurentian Mountains activities from spring through fall. While this Quebec ski town is famous for winter sports, Mont-Tremblant is a four-season destination for outdoor sports, cuisine, and more.

Where is Mont-Tremblant?

Mont-Tremblant is a region of Quebec located in the Laurentian Mountains, about 130km from Montreal. Tremblant refers to several parts of the small town and the surrounding area: the Mont-Tremblant Resort with a European-style pedestrian village, the historic Old Tremblant on Lac Mercier's shores, and the Saint-Jovite downtown area.

As for the mountain itself, Mont-Tremblant is one of the highest peaks in the Laurentian Mountains at about 968m. The Algonquin people named it Manitonga Soutana (trembling mountain), after the legend of the spirit Manitou who made the area tremble.

Today, Mont-Tremblant attracts about 2.5 million visitors annually. Although it has won numerous awards as a top ski destination, Tremblant is popular year-round for its European-style village, alpine charm, and outdoor adventures.

What to do in Mont-Tremblant

Mont-Tremblant is one of Eastern Canada's biggest destinations for alpine skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports. The mountain has more than 100 ski trails across its four faces—South, North, Soleil, and Edge. A favourite among locals, the Edge features natural terrain, glades, and steepness, while the other slopes offer a variety of groomed runs at varying levels of difficulty.

In addition to alpine skiing and snowboarding, there are other winter sports to enjoy on the wintry terrain:

• Cross-country skiing

• Outdoor ice skating at Chapelle Saint-Bernard

• Snowshoeing

• Fatbiking

• Snow tubing

• Sledding

Open from July to mid-October, Mont-Tremblant's Skyline Luge is a thrilling way to experience the mountain. Riders navigate the 1.4km track descending the mountain using a gravity-powered, three-wheeled cart.

At the foot of the ski resort, the Mont-Tremblant pedestrian village is reminiscent of European alpine ski towns. The village features colourful buildings, bistros, art galleries, and boutiques, and the Cabriolet connects the lower and upper villages, making it easy to access the gondola and hiking trails.

See Mont-Tremblant from new heights on Quebec's longest ziplines. ZipTrek Ecotours operates ziplines spanning from the mountain's summit to the village. Ride tandem on side-by-side ziplines, some reaching speeds up to 100km/hr.

Soothe your aching muscles after skiing or other outdoor adventures with a day at one of several luxurious spas. Try traditional Nordic hydrotherapy at The Scandinave Spa, which cycles between extreme heat in the sauna, ice-cold plunges, and rest. Visit the Moment Spa for high-end massages, facials, and other therapies.

Mont Tremblant is one of North America's premier golf destinations, with championship courses built right into the resort's Laurentian landscape. Play a round at Le Diable, with red-sand bunkers and long, narrow fairways, or try the 18-hole Le Géant ("The Giant") master's course with hilly fairways and challenging terrain.

The Tonga Lumina trail guides visitors along winding forest paths on Tremblant's slopes. This sensory forest experience is a 1.5km night walk along an illuminated trail, where legend says that a sleeping giant guards the fauna, flora, and rivers.

Mont-Tremblant and the surrounding areas host a wide variety of music, cultural, and sports festivals year-round. Popular events found in the events calendar include:

• La Fête de la Musique de Tremblant

• BLOOMAFEST Tremblant

• Tremblant International Blues Festival

• Les Rythmes Tremblant

• Coupe du Monde Tremblant

• Symphony of Colours

Casino de Mont-Tremblant is the mountain's hub for nightlife and entertainment. Try your luck (and play responsibly) at the slots or croupier-managed table games, and dine on high-end steaks and seafood with mountain views at Altitude Seafood and Grill. The sports bar turns into a dance floor later in the evening, and the venue regularly hosts DJs and other performers until the early hours.

There are countless ways to explore the national Mont-Tremblant park, lakes, and forests surrounding the town:

• Via Ferrata: Clip into a steel cable and traverse the cliff overlooking the Diable River.

• Water sports: Paddleboard or kayak on the 12 km-long Lac Tremblant, stretching between the mountain ridges and deciduous forests.

• Golf: Show off your swing and take in the Laurentian landscapes at golf courses and mini-golf.

• Observation tower: Hike to Mont-Tremblant's summit to visit the observation tower and get a 360-degree view.

Where to stay in Mont-Tremblant

Tremblant has numerous accommodations for all budgets. Popular options include:

• Le Westin Tremblant

• Residence Inn by Marriott Mont Tremblant Manoir Labelle

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tremblant by IHG

• Fairmont Tremblant

• AX Hotel

• Le Grand Lodge Mont-Tremblant

• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mont Tremblant

• Lodge de la Montagne

• Ermitage du Lac

More than 1,900 condos, guesthouses, and chalets are spread across the Mont-Tremblant resort.

Where to eat in Mont-Tremblant

Sample the best of French-Canadian comfort food, high-end international cuisine, and après-ski snacks. Make sure to stop for beavertails, a fried, doughy pastry traditionally topped with cinnamon and sugar but also available with Nutella, peanut butter, maple butter, and more savoury or novelty options.

For the rest of your meals, try these spots:

• Breakfast and brunch: La Maison de la Crêpe, Les Charlottes Café-Bistro

• Bistros: Le Club Morritt, La Brasserie des Mercenaires Culinaires

• Après-ski: Le P’tit Caribou, Microbrasserie La Diable

• Upscale dining: Marius, sEb L'artisan culinaire, Choux Gras Brasserie Culinaire

How to get to Mont-Tremblant

Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is the closest major airport to Tremblant, about 135km away. For the rest of the journey, these options are available:

• Airport shuttles with Orléans Express/Skyport

• Downtown Montreal to Mont-Tremblant with the Autobus Galland

• Intercity bus network

• Car rentals from Montreal-Trudeau (YUL)

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