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Mont Tremblant

1000 Chemin des Voyageurs, Mont-Tremblant, J8E 1T1
Phone: 888-857-8043
Mont Tremblant Website

by Crai S. Bower

While the eastern United States offers several world-class ski resorts to tempt destination skiers away from Colorado, California and Utah, eastern Canada boasts just one, Mont Tremblant. But what Sugarloaf and Stratton can’t offer the east coast skier is Quebec’s unique cosmopolitan ambience. Set within the Laurentian Mountains, the 654-acre ski resort carries a European panache unparalleled in North America.

“Mont Tremblant is where the best skiers in eastern Canada go to ski,” says Rob Coté, formerly a public relations representative at Banff’s Mt. Norquay. “It’s also by far the most luxurious ski experience in eastern North America.”

Coté, who grew up in nearby Montréal, recalls that family trips to Mont Tremblant provided the highlight of every ski season. “The village is really safe to roam as a teenager, so there was a sense of adolescent freedom. We could also walk to the lifts from almost every accommodation, more so than at most resorts.”

Tremblant offers 95 runs, among the most in the east, and a healthy 2871-feet of vertical serviced from 14 lifts, an impressive number that diffuses lift lines on even the busiest days. The terrain is challenging, with just 17% of the runs slated for beginners and 50% designated expert terrain. Still, the 49-miles of total trails, including a 3-mile run, offer full days for mixed ability groups.

True to the nature of most Quebec vacations, the party is just getting started at Mont Tremblant once the lifts have closed. Diners chose from three French restaurants that range from innovative fine dining to bistro fare, Aux Truffes, L’Avalanche and Les Artistes. Créperie Catherine completes the Gallic options, though plenty of other eateries cater to French influences. A lover of Quebec favorites will prefer Le Chalet du Smoked Meat Loup-Garou, purveyors of smoked meats and, of course, poutine, among other regional items. International and continental menus complete the options.

Clothing, gift and accessory shops join galleries to populate the pedestrian village. Visits into Blanc Bleu, Boutique Chamonix and Betty Barclay confirm Quebec’s status as the best-dressed province or state in North America. And, as few exclusive resorts, people often come to Tremblant in winter just to shop, spa and dine.

When it comes to nightlife, Le P’tit Caribou rules, considered among the best après and nightlife scenes in eastern Canada. Bar Café d’Époque features a roster of nightly DJs for the visitor who’s legs still have something left to burn after descending the “Flying Mile” or especially “Ryan” summit to base.

Mont Tremblant’s posture, nestled beneath the gorgeous and lazy Laurentians, conveys the ambience of the Alps’ resorts more than any other ski resort in North America. The Francophone culture, cosmopolitan élan and advanced ski terrain merge to convey an other worldly experience without ever crossing the Atlantic.

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Air Travel

Tremblant is accessible by flight from anywhere in the world, as it is only 90 minutes from the Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and 35 kilometers (22 miles) away from Mont Tremblant International Airport.  Direct flights are available from most major cities in Canada and in the USA.

Direct flights to the smaller, but closer, Mont Tremblant International Airport are available from New York (via Continental Airlines) and Toronto (via Porter Airlines).

Driving Directions

From Montreal (1.5 hours):  Take autoroute 15 North. This highway eventually becomes autoroute 117 (just after exit 89 they merge) so DO NOT get off earlier.  Once on 117 go another 40kms and then about 3km/2 miles past 2nd set of lights (at 2nd set of lights is good place to get food) take exit 119 or “Montee Ryan”.  Turn right onto Montée Ryan Follow Montée Ryan to the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Chemin du Village.

From Montreal International Airport (1.5 hours):  Take autoroute des Laurentides (15 North) to Sainte-Agathe.  Just past Sainte-Agathe, Autoroute 15 North merges to become Route 117 North.  Follow Route 117 North (2 km/1.2 miles) past Saint-Jovite to Montée Ryan intersection.  Take exit 119 Montée Ryan.  Follow Montée Ryan to the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Chemin du Village.

From Ottawa (about 2 hours):  Take Highway 50 East from Hull and continue on Route 148 East until Montebello.  Turn left at the traffic lights in Montebello (just past Château Montebello) onto Route 323 North.  Follow Route 323 North to the end in Saint-Jovite. At the end of Route 323, pass beneath the overpass and turn left at traffic lights onto Route 117 North.  Follow Route 117 North (2 km/1.2 miles) past Saint-Jovite to Montée Ryan intersection.  Take exit 119, Montée Ryan.  Follow Montée Ryan to the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Chemin du Village.

From Toronto (6.5 hours):  Take Highway 401 East (becomes 20 East in Québec).  Just before arriving in Montreal, take Autoroute 13 North (follow signs for Mirabel Airport) to Autoroute 640 East.  Take 640 East to Autoroute des Laurentides (15 North).  Take Autoroute 15 North to Sainte-Agathe.  Just past Sainte-Agathe, Autoroute 15 North merges to become Route 117 North.  Follow Route 117 North (2 km/1.2 miles) past Saint-Jovite to Montée Ryan intersection.  Take exit 119 Montée Ryan.  Follow Montée Ryan to the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Chemin du Village.

From New York (9 hours):  Take autoroute 87 North.  At the border it becomes 15 North. Then, take autoroute 15 North to Sainte-Agathe.  Just past Sainte- Agathe, Autoroute 15 North merges to become Route 117 North.  Follow Route 117 North (2 km/1.2 miles) past Saint-Jovite to Montée Ryan intersection.  Take exit 119 Montée Ryan.  Follow Montée Ryan to the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Chemin du Village.

From Boston (6.5 hours):  Take autoroute 93 North, then 89.  At the border it becomes 10 West.  Then, take autoroute 15 North to Sainte-Agathe.  Just past Sainte- Agathe, Autoroute 15 North merges to become Route 117 North.  Follow Route 117 North (2 km/1.2 miles) past Saint-Jovite to Montée Ryan intersection.  Take exit 119 Montée Ryan. Follow Montée Ryan to the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Chemin du Village.

Ground Transportation

Mont Tremblant shuttle buses are available direct from Montreal Trudeau airport and Mont Tremblant airport.  You can also take a private limosine or taxi.  The resort shuttle buses will get you to and from your private chalet and the Tremblant resort village.

Mont-Tremblant has a bus service that runs from the Mont-Tremblant station to the old village of Saint-Jovite and back. The bus, which stops at most of the major sites and hotels in town, comes more or less every hour.  Just be aware that the schedule changes according to the season.

The only form of public transportation in the pedestrian village of Mont-Tremblant is the free cabriolet from the bottom to the top of the village. Taking it costs nothing, it will save you time and energy, and it's a great ride. Even if you want to walk around, we recommend taking the time to go up and down on it at least once. It's open-air, so great for people-watching and seeing the resort from above.