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Mont Tremblant resort is located
north of Montreal in the Laurentian Mountains. Map of Laurentians Region The resort is much like a kingdom, resembling
a small European village but with a large cities amenities.This
is a cosmopolitan oasis in the middle of a beautiful natural
setting. Superb restaurants, quiet bistros, lively bars and
fascinating boutiques are all within a short walk of the world
class accommodations. While the resort has a heavy French favour
it is truly international. English is spoken everywhere, and
assistance is available in many languages. It's important to make the distinction
between Mont Tremblant Resort (on the mountains south side)
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is a short 4km drive from the mountain. There is a path which connects
the two, used for cycling or roller blading in the summer and cross
country skiing in the winter. The village has recently merged with
Ste. Jovite to form the City of Mont Tremblant. |
| Mont Tremblant is considered the premier
ski resort in eastern North America. On the mountain in
the winter you'll find three separate ski or boarding
areas in the form of the Versant Soleil, the Versant Nord
and the main area, the Versant Sud. Each is accessible
from the main lifts and each has a character all its own.
The primary area, the Versant Sud, has a vertical of 649m
(2131FT) with 39 trails and 7 lifts including the Gondola.
The trails range from the easy 6km (3.75 Mile) Nansen
to some wild double diamond steeps at the top of the mountain.
The Versant Nord at 315m (1034FT) has a mix of slopes
and glades ranging from some gentle runs all the way up
to the fierce dips and drops of the Expo. Four lifts,
including four high speed quads service the area. |
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| .An inn along
the cobblestone walkways of the resort |
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glades in the newest area, the Versant Soleil 581m (1905Ft) with several
expert runs and an excellent intermediate combination running top
to bottom, linking the Franc Sud, the Toboggan, and the Tapcul. These
trails are serviced by a high-speed quad. |
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Boutiques,
restaurants & bars
line the courtyards of Tremblant Resort |
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Try your hand at ice climbing
in the winter or pick up some cross country skis
and disappear into the woods for a while. Snowshoeing
is another great way to enjoy nature at the resort
and is very easy to learn. |
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| If none of these activities
appeals to you, why not try something completely different and go
for an exhilarating dogsled ride.
The resort has great mountain biking
and hiking in the summer or you can book a rafting trip on the nearby
Rouge River. Of course you can take advantage of the bike paths
and the nearby P'tit Train du Nord if you want something a little
tamer. Golfers are well served by the world class courses at the
resort, Le Diable and Le Giant. Nearby you'll find a number of other
excellent courses to challenge your best efforts. If your looking
for a more relaxing approach to your vacation, have a look at the
resorts beach, health club and spa.
The Tremblant area has phenomenal leaf
viewing in the fall. Each year the resort puts on the "Festival
of Colours" begging you to catch a ride on the gondola to the
top of the mountain. A short distance from the top of the lift you'll
find the observation tower where you'll get an unobstructed 360
degree view of the areas spectacular foliage. Check our events page
for the dates and to learn more about other events and festivals
in the area.
If your a real outdoors person don't
miss a trip to Mont Tremblant Provincial Park. This beautiful area
is open year round and has a wealth of activities including front
country and backcountry camping, white water canoeing, mountain
biking, hiking and backpacking. In the winter the park is well know
for its cross country skiing, with several cabins or huts which
allow for extended backcountry trips. There is also winter camping
and snow shoeing in the park. Just a 28km from the resort or about
25 minutes by car, don't miss this opportunity.
| Nature and Adventure in and Around
Mont Tremblant Resort: |
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Visiting from outside
Quebec: Quebecer's
have a unique place in Canada as one of the founding peoples.
The interaction of the two cultures, while not always seamless,
has contributed to a rich diversity and unique style found no
where else in North America. Quebec's natural heritage, is only
now being fully appreciate by the rest of the world. The Charlevoix,
a world heritage site, the Gaspesie with the spectacular Chic
Chocs, the Torngates of the North are just a few of the natural
wonders of the province.
We have put together pointers to help make your visit to this
unique province even more enjoyable. |
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| Visiting from outside
Canada: Depending
on your country of origin you may have little to understand
or adapt to when you visit Canada. On the other hand many of
Canada's customs, its commerce and cultural may be very new
to some visitors. We have put together a list of helpful information
to assist you in your planning and to take with you when you
go. |
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Resources
Related
Links
Laurentians - The surrounding
region
Le Circuit
Mont Tremblant - Auto Racing
Mont Tremblant Provincial Park - A
short drive from the resort
P'tite Train du Nord - Rails to trails
in the Laurentians
Riding
that Train
- 200 km along the P'tit Train du Nord
Montreal - The city with a soul!
The Province of Quebec
Links
of Interest
Canadian
Geographic
Conde Nast Traveler
Islands Magazine
National Geographic
National Geographic
Adventure
National
Geographic Traveler
Outside Magazine
Sunset Magazine
Travel and Leisure
Magazine
Out-There's
Destinations
Out-There
- www.out-there.com - Home
Pacific
Rim National Park
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