Mont-Tremblant in Summer: The Lake, the Trails and the Gondola
- Jul 31
- 2 min read
Tremblant in summer is a different resort. The gondola keeps running, the lake opens up, and the trails that carry skiers in February carry hikers and mountain bikers instead. It is also considerably cheaper than the ski season.
Lac Tremblant
The lake has a sandy beach with rentals for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards, restrooms, and a lakeside bar and grill. A large inflatable structure is anchored offshore through the summer, which is where the children will be. The water is cold into June and pleasant by late July.
The panoramic gondola
The eight-person gondola runs from the village to the summit through the summer and autumn. In late September and early October it is the best foliage vantage point in the region, and it saves you the climb if you want summit views without the effort.
Hiking
More than eleven marked trails start within walking distance of the village, ranging from short loops to full ascents. For something larger, Parc national du Mont-Tremblant covers roughly 1,510 square kilometres with an extensive year-round trail network, lakes and backcountry camping.
Cycling
Le P'tit Train du Nord runs through the region on a converted rail bed — long, flat and well suited to a full day with a shuttle back. The mountain itself opens lift-served downhill mountain biking trails in summer.
Adventure activities
Ziplining over the forest
An aerial course with routes roughly 30 feet above the ground
White-water rafting on the Rouge River
Horseback riding and ATV trails
Sentier des cimes — a 40-metre observation tower topped with a mesh trampoline
Free things to do
Les Rythmes Tremblant runs free outdoor concerts most weekends through July and August. The pedestrian village, the lakefront path, the beach and the marked hiking trails cost nothing.
Where to stay in summer
Summer priorities differ from winter. Pool access matters more than ski access, and a lake or a deck earns its keep. Several LivZen properties have shared summer pools, and Chalet Boreal sits directly on Blueberry Lake with swimming from the property. Ski-in/ski-out is largely irrelevant in July — worth remembering when comparing rates.
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