Ski, Boarding & Other Winter
Sports in Mont Tremblant
Mont Tremblant Ski Resort
The main
attraction for skiers and boarders alike is of course
Mont Tremblant and Vacation Tremblant is right on the
doorstep of the mountain via the North Side ski
lifts.
Access to the Mountain of Mont
Tremblant
The mountain has an elevation of 875 metres,
with skiing and boarding on four faces. There are 94 runs (the
longest of which is 6km) including 16 novice runs, 31
intermediate and miles of expert terrain. There is also a
superb snow park with 18 acres of ramps, rails and jumps, plus
the 130m Olympic calibre super-pipe.
The 13-lift state
of the art system is designed to handle over 27,000
skiers per hour with the main Gondola, plus high-speed
quads and magic carpets. There is snow from mid November
to mid April, combining the natural snowfalls with 885
snow guns across the hill.
The mountain has several access points;
the closest for Vacation Tremblant properties is the North
side. The North Side of
the mountain offers skiers and snowboarders some of the
best riding conditions due to the minimal sun exposure
and tons of natural snow.
Parking is also
easier, yet you can ski the whole mountain from here,
perhaps skiing down to the South Side and the resort for
lunch. The North Side has a rental office, ski shop and
quieter café.
The South Side is
much busier but has a greater number of bars and
shops. Ski schools and the kids club are also on this
side of the mountain.
Ski and Equipment
Rental in Tremblant
There are 10
rental centres across the mountain, which rent skis of
various grades, plus boards. Most are around the South
Side resort but there is a well-stocked rental centre on
the North Side. There is also a rental centre called
Daniel Lachange in Mont Tremblant village, with
competitive rates and very helpful
staff.
Ski School and Kindergarten in
Tremblant
There is a very
well regarded and extensive ski school programme run by
Intrawest from the South Side of the mountain. The programme
includes day lessons, weekend programmes and full ski weeks,
plus private lessons and tailored lessons for the disabled
skier. It is best to book well in advance to guarantee the
timing and programme of your choice. Call 1 888 738 1777 for
bookings. All details of the programmes and prices are on
the Tremblant web site.
The ‘Kidz Club’ is
a day care programme for 1 to 6 year old non-skiers.
There are indoor and outdoor play areas, snacks, group
activities and crafts supervised by qualified and
experienced staff. The facility runs at weekends only
from mid-November to mid-December but increases to 7 days
a week from mid-December until the end of the season in
mid-April.
Full details of
staff ratios and the location on the South Side are on
their web site, but you can get any questions answered
and book places by calling 1 888 738
1777.
We have had young
family members use the kindergarten and skiing programmes
and we were very happy with the standards and
care.
Mont Blanc Ski Resort
Again smaller
than Mont Tremblant but more extensive and higher than Gray
Rocks, Mont Blanc is also only 20 minutes away. Extensive
details are given on their web site at http://www.skimontblanc.com/eng/home.php
.
This is the
second highest peak in the region and has 40 trails, with a
range of difficulty, a snow park and ski school. There is
also a kids club for non-skiers.
It is very
pleasant to ski, with a variety of terrain and has recently
had some lift upgrades, two new beginner areas and improved
road access from the Highway 117. It has a great reputation
for being a family orientated resort.
Call 819 688 2444
or toll free on 1 800 567 6715 to contact the ski school,
book or for further information.
Other Winter Activities in the Tremblant
Area
A great feature of Mont
Tremblant and the location of the chalets, is not just the
skiing and boarding, but the huge variety of other winter
activities you can enjoy in the area.
Spa
Tremblant
A great favourite
of several guests is Spa Scandinave, a great complex of
different spa baths that can be enjoyed in winter as well as
summer. We can recommend a winter's evening relaxing in the
spa. Spa Scandinave is a 15 to 20 minute drive from the
chalets.
Cross Country Ski in
Tremblant and Lac Superieur
There are over
100km of groomed trails surrounding the mountain and
further trails in the Mont Tremblant National Park, just
8km from the cabin.
Snow Shoeing in Mont
Tremblant
Dog
Sledding in the Tremblant Region
Tours range from
one hour to days. Just 15-20 minutes from the
chalets.
Snowmobile Hire in
the Tremblant and Lac Superieur Area
Tubing in Mont
Tremblant
Horseback Riding in
Mont Tremblant
Ice skating in
Tremblant
-
Arena
Ville Mont-Tremblant
-
Lac Miroir
- The rink is located in the heart of Mont
Tremblant resort. Rentals are
available.
-
Lac Moore
- 500 metre long rink in the old
village
Sleigh Rides in
Tremblant and the Riviere Rouge
Vacation Tremblant Links and Activities 
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