Mt Tremblant,Quebec Canada

General Feel.

You should be impressed when Ski Magazine ranks Mt Tremblant as the #1 ski resort in the East of US and noting that it reminds people of European style of skiing. Maybe it's the vibe resorts get when they are owned by Intrawest.

Quick Facts.

• Season: November to April
• Ticket Price: $67.75 for Full Day Adult
• Night Skiing: Yes
• Average Snowfall: 150 inches /3.8m
• Acres: 631 acres
• Runs: 94
• Longest Trail: 3.75 miles, Nansen/ 6km
• Miles of Trails: 47.16 miles/ 75.45km
• Lifts: 13
• Vertical Drop: 2,116 ft
• Elevation: Base – 755 ft-230m/ Summit – 2,871 ft-875m
• Pitch: Up to 42 degrees
• Snowmaking:
• Terrain Parks: 3 parks, 1 super pipe
• Terrain
• Beginner – 17 %
• Intermediate – 33 %
• Expert – 50

Tips.

• You may want to brush up on your French, or at least have a French phrasebook when visiting Quebec.
• Stay at one of the Mt Tremblant Canada recommended resorts and you'll get access to the slopes 30 minutes before anyone else. First Tracks!
• Like any resort, Tremblant can get crowded during the holidays.
• Ski the North Side in the morning and the South Side in the afternoon for better snow and less crowds.
• The Adventure Centre is a great place to start your mountain exploration.
• Take advantage of the off mountain activities – Ski Magazine rates it #4 in this category.

Off Piste.

Mt Tremblant is made up of a North Side and a South Side and over 50% of the terrain is expert only. Since the entire mountain is below tree line, the most challenging runs are bumps and glades.

On the South Side, the sweet line is Vertige to Zig Zag to Flying Mile. It'll give you a rush from top to bottom. But there are lots of runs that will test your skills on the South Side – Grand Prix, Fripp, Dunzee, and Ryans for example. The South Side has more terrain and great views.

The North Side has the better snow. It also has the park and pipe. Ski Emotion on the Versant Edge or CBC to get some of the mountain's best tree skiing. Or take Expo's steep face right to the parking lot.

Family Rating.

Mt Tremblant is a classy place that does "everything" at high standards. This makes it perfect for families because there is so much to do – dog sledding, tubing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, specialty shopping, cinema watching, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, aquatic center, skiing, spas, massages, and more. But what Tremblant brings to the activity scene is adventure. Take the family ice climbing on a cliff face, helicopter tour the enchanting scenery, do a challenging aerial winter rope course, blast paintballs in ten different arenas.

If the kids aren't ready for what Tremblant has to offer, day care is available and so is a world-class ski school.

Food and Restaurants.

If you can't get enough of the skiing and want to eat on the fly you can grab a quick bite at Café Johannsen at the Base Telecabine or enjoy the views at the summit when you eat at the Grand Manitou – both offer the usual on-mountain food – burgers, pizza, salads, fries, chili, and more.

Tremblant's restaurant scene really is impressive. Anything your pallet desires, you can have. Feel like a coffee and a waffle? Try Brulerie Saint-Denis. Vegetarian? Try Coco Pazzo. Into fresh juices? Go to Fluide. Love crepes? Try Creperie Catherine. How about French food? Go to L'Avalanche or Les Artistes. Good old-fashioned steak? Eat at Resto-bar Casey's. Asian cuisine tonight? Try Yamada. As you can tell, you can eat anything in Tremblant.

Bars

Après ski will quickly turn into early morning partying with a DJ at Tremblant's best party bar - Bar Café d'Epoque. Or enjoy the lounge at Ski Canada's Best Bar in Eastern Canada – Le P'tit Caribou. Or if you just have to catch the latest in sports, go to Le Shack.

Disclosure
Compiled especially for us by Mr D, a skier of course.

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