Mont Tremblant Resort
Note: This article is focused on Mont-Tremblant, the mountain itself as a ski resort. For more about the surrounding pedestrian village, visit our sister site, GoodLifeReview.com.
In English, “Mont Tremblant” translates to “trembling mountain”. With a peak of 875 meters, Mont Tremblant is one of the tallest mountains in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, Canada, making it an ideal mountain for the Mont Tremblant Resort. This past weekend, my family decided to make the drive there. (It’s about a 1.5 hour drive from Montréal.) My final reactions to the resort are a bit muddled.
Before visiting Mont Tremblant, I only had heard great things about the mountain. I heard that the trails were awesome, and the surrounding village was quite cute. My experience on the mountain was quite different. A large portion of the trails was closed, and the majority of the open trails were simple greens and blues. I realize that going during December vacation, without any recent precipitation (aside from rain), explains my less than positive reaction to the mountain. The conditions were less than ideal. I can imagine that with another layer of snow, this mountain would be tremendous fun; however, the ice I dealt with was not.
Though the views are incredible, those strictly looking for a solid mountain to ski or snowboard on should look elsewhere. The lodging and dining around the mountain is extremely expensive; this certainly would be considered a luxurious, if not extravagant, destination. Experienced skiers will find themselves quickly running out of interesting options when most of the difficult trails are closed.
The lifts are quick, and the overall atmosphere is pleasant, but I would not go back unless I knew that the conditions were considerably improved. The lesson learned from this experience is that, even if a mountain has been consistently, positively reviewed, bad conditions can sour the visit quickly. If you do decide to ski or ride at Mont Tremblant or any other expensive ski resort, you should check to see if the conditions are fair, and that most of the trails are open, before you book.
