Located in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains, this ski resort town has 96 trails across 755 acres of slopes. The European-style village center includes hotels, restaurants, and shops.
Mont-Tremblant rises 968 meters above Quebec's Laurentian Mountains, where you can ski down Erik Guay's expert run in winter, watch Formula One races at Circuit Mont-Tremblant in summer, or play a round at Le Géant golf course. The mountain town's core is a walkable village with stone-paved streets, where you'll find restaurants like La Quintessence and shops housed in colorful Alpine-style buildings.
Getting to Mont-Tremblant
You can drive to Mont-Tremblant from Montreal in 1.5 hours (130 kilometers north), from Ottawa in 2 hours, or from Toronto in 6.5 hours. If you're coming from the United States, the drive takes 7 hours from Boston and 7.5 hours from New York. The closest major airports are in Montreal and Ottawa.
The Ski Resort Experience
The mountain's 102 trails spread across 305 hectares and four distinct slopes, reaching up to 875 meters. From the summit, you'll see the rolling peaks of the Laurentian range. The 1,200 snow machines keep the runs covered throughout winter. Beginners can practice on gentle slopes near the village, while advanced skiers take on challenging runs like McCulloch.
Village Life and Dining
La Quintessence's chefs prepare French-inspired breakfast dishes - try their signature Eggs Benedict with house-made hollandaise sauce. At Restaurant C'est la Vie, you'll cook your own meat or fish on heated stones at your table. When you need a quick meal, Ocafé makes fresh sandwiches, wraps, and salads. End your evening at Château Beauvallon Scotch Bar, where you can choose from over 150 varieties of scotch.
Accommodation Options
The Fairmont Tremblant has 312 rooms, including 64 suites, with windows facing the mountain, village, or forest. The hotel's restaurants range from casual cafés to fine dining, and its spa includes an outdoor heated pool. Around town, you'll find budget-friendly inns, private chalets, and boutique hotels.
Summer Activities
The Circuit Mont-Tremblant racing track hosts major events from May through October, including Formula One and Can-Am races. Hiking trails like the 4-kilometer Le Grand Brulé lead through maple and birch forests. The Tremblant Golf Academy's instructors teach at three nearby courses: Le Diable, Le Géant, and Le Maître.
Historical Development
The Algonquin people named this place the "trembling mountain" because of its quaking rocks. In 1872, Father Antoine Labelle founded the first European settlement, which became a formal parish in 1879. The area's transformation into a ski resort began in 1939 when Joseph Bondurant Ryan built the first chair lift on the north side of the mountain.
