Things to Do in Mont-Tremblant: A Year-Round Guide
- Jul 31
- 3 min read
Mont-Tremblant is the busiest four-season resort in the Laurentians, and it rewards planning. The mountain alone has 102 trails and 645 metres of vertical, but a good trip here usually mixes the slopes with a Nordic spa, a national park, and a pedestrian village that stays lively long after the lifts close. Here is what is actually worth your time, season by season.
The mountain
Tremblant spreads across four sides — Versant Sud, Versant Nord, Versant Soleil and the Edge — served by 14 lifts. Versant Soleil is the quieter, sunnier side and tends to hold afternoon light; the South Side is where most of the crowds and the beginner terrain sit. If you are skiing with mixed abilities, the North Side gives strong intermediates and experts somewhere to go while everyone regroups at the summit.
The panoramic gondola
The eight-person panoramic gondola runs from the pedestrian village to the summit and operates well beyond ski season. In summer and autumn it is the least strenuous way to reach the summit views, and in late September and early October it is the single best vantage point for foliage in the region. A separate Cabriolet gondola shuttles between the lower parking areas and the village, and the Casino-Express links the resort to the casino.
Scandinave Spa
Scandinave Spa sits on the bank of the Diable River, a few minutes from the village. It runs on Nordic hydrotherapy: hot baths, cold plunges, steam, sauna, then rest, repeated. The site enforces silence throughout, which is what makes it work. It is the standard second-day activity for anyone who skied hard on day one, and it is open year-round.
Parc national du Mont-Tremblant
The national park covers roughly 1,510 square kilometres — a different thing entirely from the ski resort, and often confused with it. It holds an extensive year-round trail network for hiking and mountain biking, along with lakes, rivers and backcountry camping. If you want quiet, this is where it is.
The pedestrian village
The village is compact, car-free and built up the hillside in stages, with restaurants, boutiques and bars stacked along the walkways. Les Rythmes Tremblant brings free outdoor concerts most weekends through July and August. It is genuinely walkable, which matters in winter.
Winter beyond skiing
Snowshoeing on marked trails from the village and in the national park
Dog sledding and snowmobiling on the trail networks north of the resort
Ice skating on maintained outdoor paths
Nordic spa sessions, which are at their best when it is coldest
Summer on the water and the trails
Lac Tremblant has a sandy beach, rentals for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards, and a floating inflatable structure anchored offshore that children will not leave alone. Beyond the lake there is ziplining, an aerial course through the forest canopy, horseback riding, and white-water rafting on the Rouge River. Sentier des cimes offers a 40-metre observation tower with a mesh trampoline at the top.
For cyclists, Le P'tit Train du Nord runs through the region on a converted rail bed — flat, long, and well suited to a full day out with a shuttle back.
Free things to do
Walk the pedestrian village and the lakefront path
Les Rythmes Tremblant outdoor concerts in July and August
Marked hiking trails starting from the village
The beach at Lac Tremblant
Getting here
Mont-Tremblant is roughly a 1 hour 45 minute to 2 hour drive north of Montreal. Montréal-Trudeau (YUL) is about two hours by car; Mont-Tremblant International (YTM) at La Macaza is around 35 minutes from the resort. A car is worth having unless you are staying in the village itself, where the free resort shuttle covers most of what you need.
Where to stay
Where you sleep changes the trip more than most people expect. Staying in or beside the pedestrian village means walking to dinner and the lifts. Versant Soleil is quieter and sunnier, close to the Casino and golf, with the free shuttle to the village. Lakeside and countryside chalets north of the resort trade convenience for space and silence, and generally need a car.
LivZen manages a collection of chalets and condos across all three, from one-bedroom condos to a chalet sleeping twelve. If you are weighing up areas, our FAQ covers the practical differences.
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