Tremblant

Top Ski Facts:
Beginners: Intermediate: Advanced:	Transfer Times (Approx): 1½ hours from Montreal, 2 hours from Ottawa.

Tremblant is unique in Canadian skiing. Voted best ski resort in the North East for 7 years running, it is owned by the same company as Whistler and has been transformed beyond recognition in recent years. Purpose-built for skiers but a far cry from the 1st generation French monstrosities you may have experienced, it’s a charming, compact and lively ski village, with pedestrianised streets and slope-side accommodation. Built in the style of old Quebec, with bright, pastel-coloured buildings hugging the cobbled streets, it’s as close to chocolate box charm as you will find on that side of the pond.

On the slopes

The skiing is designed especially for beginners and intermediates and offers superb nursery runs, meandering trails through trees and scenic cruises all over the mountain. This is the biggest ski area in Eastern Canada so there’s plenty to do. The number of lifts is surprisingly small, which testifies to the superb trail design, because the number of runs they serve is huge. Long, looping paths snake down the mountain and gentle, wide motorways at altitude enable interesting journeys. There’s plenty of mileage on fast blues and testing black diamonds for intermediates on the south face. The north face challenges expert skiers with a variety of bump runs and Canada’s steepest trail called ‘Dynamite’ with a 42 degree pitch! Tremblant also boasts the most powerful snowmaking system in Canada.

Off the slopes

A host of non-ski activities include snowshoe hikes, dog sleds, local shopping, plenty of bars and a £2m Aqua Club pool complex built to resemble a forest lake with a superb heated outdoor hot tub. Cafes and restaurants serve everything from a light snack to a gastronomic feast. Tremblant is a complete resort, from the skiing to the après-ski and from the culture of the Quebecois to their legendary hospitality.

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