Mont Tremblant, the #1 Ski Resort in Eastern North America
- December 15, 2021
- By Prasad Gopinath
Are you a ski or snowboarding enthusiast? Then it would help if you headed to Mont Tremblant, voted the #1 Ski Resort in Eastern North America by readers of Ski Magazine year after year.
So, what's so special about Mont Tremblant?
Tremblant's summit rises to 875 meters (2871 feet), offering a breathtaking view of the Laurentians. The resort is home to the largest ski resort in eastern Canada, with over 1,000 snow guns and one of the most efficient snowmaking systems in place. The ski area covers 654 acres with 94 ski trails on four distinct slopes. Tremblant is incredibly scenic, and as you ski downhill towards the pretty village, you get to see incredible views of the frozen Lake Tremblant below.
Whether you're a skier, snowboarder, beginner, or expert, Mont Tremblant Ski never fails to deliver an unforgettable experience. Whether you're friends looking for an all-out trip or a family seeking bonding time on the slopes, our Mont Tremblant Ski Packages are second to none.
Getting here
Located in the Laurentian Mountains on the shores of Lake Tremblant, 130 km northwest of Montreal, Mont-Tremblant is a seven-hour drive from Boston, six hours from Toronto, and approximately two hours from Montreal. The nearest major international airport is wisYUL (Pierre Trudeau International Airport) in Montreal.
Private limousine transfers are available from YUL to the resort during the Ski season. The shuttle service between YUL Airport and Mont Tremblant is suspended for now.
Mont Tremblant (YTM) also has its airport, just 22 miles from the resort.
- Driving Distances – each way
- YUL – 125 KM, 1 ½ hours' drive.
- Ottawa – 153 KM, 1 ½ hours' drive.
- Quebec City – 366 KM, 4 hours' drive.
- Toronto – 552 KM, 6 ½ hours' drive.
- Boston, MA – 386 miles, six ¼ hours drive.
- New York, NY – 452 miles, 7 ½ hours drive.
The Slopes
The ski area of 654 acres that covers most of the mountain is divided into four separate sectors. The Versant Sud (South Side) is the prime face of the massif, overlooking the village and Lake Tremblant, and has a distinct eastern linked sub-sector called Versant Soleil (Sunny Side). The back side of the mountain is the Versant Nord (North Side) sector, which again has a further linked sub-sector known as Versant Edge (The Edge).
Of the ski area's 94 trails, 15 are loaded.
With the entire mountain face forested, skiing and riding through the trails in this pretty landscape imparts one the impression of being surrounded by parkland, which is exactly what this resort is in many ways.
The ski terrain can be broadly classified into Easy – 22%; difficult – 34%; more difficult – 42%; and Extreme – 15%.
Beginners
Mont Tremblant's ski slopes include an area on the South Side (The Versant Sud ) of the mountain dedicated to beginners. This slope has two Magic Carpet lifts, which are easy for beginners to use and make them more comfortable while learning to ski.
Intermediate
Skiers and snowboarding enthusiasts have the most choices of runs and trails, equal to about 45% of the mountain. The intermediate runs are easy to access with the mountain's impressive network of lifts. Some great intermediate runs include Beauvallon, Ryan and Devil's River.
Experienced
For experienced skiers, Mont Tremblant's slopes offer sophisticated terrain with various challenging runs and trails on both sides of the mountain. Expert skiers attempt runs like The Edge, Flying Mile Express, and Dynamite, which are famous for their steepness.
The Village
The village, with its cobbled paths lined with boutiques, bakeries, maple syrup shops and restaurants, is a pretty scene. Mont Tremblant village features plenty of restaurants and bars offering a range of local and international cuisines. What could be better than skiing to prepare drinks and dinner?! The pedestrian village, with its great restaurants, shops, galleries, and cafés, is a charming place to spend time wandering and window shopping. Top up your energy levels after an exhilarating day on the hills with Quebec's all-important cheese fondue or poutine!
Accommodations
The village offers a wide variety of hotels and condominiums for lodging. Mont Tremblant village hotels range from moderate to somewhat pricey. We recommend
Fairmont Tremblant is a luxurious, upscale property at the base of the slopes. The two ski lifts are just steps outside the hotel's doors.
Westin Resort & Spa - tucked between the village and the Mont Tremblant, the Westin is again a ski-in ski-out property.
Ermitage du Lac – situated in the village, this boutique hotel features ski-in/ski-out access and ski lockers. Guests also offer an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub for guests to relax and rewind.
Le Lodge De La Montagne is near ski lifts and minutes from Aquaclub La Source and Mont Tremblant Activities Centre. This ski hotel is near Skyline Luge Mont-Tremblant and Mont-Tremblant Activity Centre and is a ski-in/ski-out property. Please note that some of our units are renovating to offer guests a better experience. This property offers 2-bedroom suites with a kitchen.
Place St-Bernard - The condos at Place St-Bernard ensure you will never miss a minute of party time. Eat, drink, and be merry within the non-stop vibe of the pedestrian village. This property is again a ski-in/ski-out property. This property offers 2-bedroom suites with a kitchen.
Restaurant Scene & Nightlife
Mont Tremblant Village offers a wide range of local and international cuisine, including bars offering good comfort-food menus. Après ski is reasonably animated, and the best bars are in the Vieux Tremblant quarter of the village. Nightlife mostly revolves around live music and dancing, and the liveliest of those are the Café d'Epoque for fun theme nights and the P'tit Caribou for a younger crowd.
Maison de la Crepe is the most popular restaurant in Mont Tremblant. It's located in a charming old village house turned restaurant within a pedestrian village. Specialities include generous portions of both sweet and savoury crepes.
Microbrasserie Le Diable – located within the pedestrian village, this casual restaurant and microbrewery is known for its fun vibe and rustic & relaxed ambience. The menu is simple, but the food is supposed to be exceptionally good.
Restaurant Antipasto – This restaurant is about 10 minutes from the resort village in the downtown St. Jovite area. A casual dining place, this restaurant is housed in an old, refurbished train station, making it a unique experience for wood stove pizzas and some of the best lasagna you can find.
Restaurant Ital Deli - A cosy, comfortable Italian restaurant close to the old Tremblant village and about 2 miles off the resort, this is the place for a great meal. The fare is delicious and reasonably priced. Some popular options include homemade pasta (try the one with the rosé sauce), pizza, calamari, and good veal and steak dishes. Remember to save room for their desserts, which are comfort food style and quite delicious.
Restaurant Le St. Louis – located in old Tremblant village (about 5-10 minutes from the Tremblant resort), Restaurant St. Louis is a family-owned restaurant run by a father and son team. Breakfast favourites include the "big breakfast", eggs Benedict and crepes. It would help if you also tried their home fries.
Restaurant Le Savoie – An upscale restaurant, Restaurant Le Savoie is known for its delicious food and unique dining experience. Located at the base of the pedestrian village in Mont-Tremblant, it serves French and Swiss cuisine and offers a choice of fondues, charcuteries and a local speciality called Raclette.
Mont Tremblant Cheap Eats
You'd Pizza Pub – situated at the base of Mont-Tremblant, this fast-food pizza joint serves great pizza and a family-style salad.
La Roulotte is a local mom-and-pop joint serving steamed hot dogs, burgers, and fries. It is the best! It offers amazing homemade fries and the best Quebecois poutine, all at a fair price.
Smokes Poutinerie - Located in the pedestrian village, this casual restaurant specializes in poutine of all sorts.
Queues de Castor (Beaver Tails) – This is where you go if you're hungry for a dessert or a snack.
The resort also has a cinema and a casino with slots, card games, and roulette.
Top 10 Winter Activities Other than Skiing and Snowboarding in Mont Tremblant
By far the most popular winter destination in the province, Tremblant is an unparalleled playground for all those who love the outdoors and wide-open spaces. Activity options besides skiing and snowboarding include:
Dogsledding - Go on a dogsledding tour, dashing through the woods pulled by a pack of exuberant huskies.
Snowmobile Tour - A quintessential Canadian activity, the Mont-Tremblant region offers hundreds of kilometres of slopes renowned across Quebec, and breathtakingly beautiful panoramas unfold before your eyes throughout the adventure.
Dune Buggy 4 X 4 – If you are uncomfortable getting on a snowmobile or looking for a family outing, consider the 4 X 4 dune buggy!
Sleigh Rides - Tour a small private sleigh; enjoy a pleasant ride with your family or loved ones.
Snowtubing – Mont Tremblant offers eight tubing lanes—from beginner to expert level—to let loose on the slopes of a well-groomed hill in downtown Mont Tremblant. The tow-lift back up to the top lets you save on your energy for the ride.
Snowshoeing – You can embark on an adventure with rented snowshoes or treat yourself to the exciting experience of a guided tour, which includes an interpretation of the natural surroundings and local folklore.
Ice Fishing - Ideal for small groups, an experienced guide teaches you the technique and introduces you to the local fauna. For reasons related to conservation, yellow perch, bass, and pike, which are the usual catch, will be released into the water at the end of the activity for conservation reasons.
Health & Safety
- Face Masks are required in all public places.
- Social Distance is enforced in all public places.
- A Vaccine Passport or proof of double vaccination for guests aged 13 and up is mandatory to use the lifts. For more details on the Mt. Tremblant COVID-19 Policy, please visit - Winter 2021-2022 Operation plan.
Please check with us for our Mont Tremblant Ski Packages.
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