Major city · Canada
Mont-Tremblant
Go for 2 nights if you ski or want a resort weekend; 1 night is enough in summer. Skip if you want a real town — the pedestrian village is built, not grown.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- Jan–Mar for skiing; Jul–Aug for lake and hiking; late Sep–early Oct for foliage
- avoid Apr–May (melt, lifts closed), Nov (between seasons, many closures)
- Airports
- YTM · YUL · YOW
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
Mont-Tremblant is two places: the old village (now called Vieux-Tremblant, near St-Jovite) and the pedestrian resort village 13 km away at the foot of the mountain, built from 1992 and closed to cars. Most visitors never leave the resort. Skiing runs roughly November to April; summer fills the same streets with gondola rides, luge and lake swimming. It is a resort, not a city: budget accordingly, and book beds early because the same room can triple on a winter holiday weekend.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mont-Tremblant, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a resort town; the real risks are winter driving on Route 117, cold exposure on the mountain, and alcohol at après-ski.
- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYTM Mont-Tremblant International (La Macaza) (About 40 km north; seasonal.YTM Mont-Tremblant International (La Macaza) (About 25 mi north; seasonal.
- Getting aroundThe resort village is car-free and walkable; a free gondola links the lower village to the lifts.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$3–6 (≈ US$3–5)
- Sit-down mealDinner main, mid-range restaurantC$25–45 (≈ US$19–35)
- Street or quick mealCasual lunch (soup, sandwich, poutine)C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19)
- BeerDraught beer in the villageC$8–12 (≈ US$6–9)
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 miTaxi, resort to St-JoviteC$30–45 (≈ US$25–35)
- Budget bedHostel or shared bed, a night, per personC$55 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomC$260 (≈ US$190)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomC$550 (≈ US$400)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$120 (≈ US$90) · Mid C$220 (≈ US$160) · High C$450 (≈ US$350)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YTM Mont-Tremblant International (La Macaza) (About 40 km north; seasonal. Shuttle to the resort about $40, taxi about $125) · YUL Montréal-Trudeau (Main gateway, about 1 h 45 min by car; ski-season shuttle from the airport) · YOW Ottawa (Alternative, about 2 h 30 min by car)YTM Mont-Tremblant International (La Macaza) (About 25 mi north; seasonal. Shuttle to the resort about $40, taxi about $125) · YUL Montréal-Trudeau (Main gateway, about 1 h 45 min by car; ski-season shuttle from the airport) · YOW Ottawa (Alternative, about 2 h 30 min by car)
Weather and climate
Mont-Tremblant: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−6°C21°F
−17°C1°F
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Feb
−4°C25°F
−16°C3°F
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Mar
2°C36°F
−9°C16°F
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Apr
10°C50°F
−1°C30°F
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May
18°C64°F
6°C43°F
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Jun
23°C73°F
11°C52°F
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Jul
25°C77°F
14°C57°F
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Aug
24°C75°F
13°C55°F
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Sep
19°C66°F
8°C46°F
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Oct
11°C52°F
2°C36°F
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Nov
4°C39°F
−4°C25°F
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Dec
−3°C27°F
−12°C10°F
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High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The resort village is car-free and walkable; a free gondola links the lower village to the lifts. Everything else needs a car or the regional bus: Transport collectif intermunicipal Laurentides runs between St-Jovite, the resort and Saint-Jérôme, with connections onward to Montréal. Parking is free on the north side.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mont-Tremblant National Park
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car to the park gates; about 30–40 min from the resort
Québec's oldest national park and the largest in the SEPAQ network; hiking, canoeing, camping. Day fee applies.
Saint-Jérôme
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Autobus Galland or the regional bus, about 1.5–1.75 h
Useful as a rail/bus link toward Montréal, not a sight in itself.
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car south on Route 117, about 30 min
Lakeside Laurentians town with a main street and supermarket; stock up here.
Đại Tòng Lâm Tam Bảo Sơn monastery
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min
Car south on Route 327 to Harrington, about 40 kmCar south on Route 327 to Harrington, about 25 mi
Open May–Nov only, weekends outside summer; dress modestly and phone ahead.
Montréal
skipDoor to door: 1.5–3.5 h
Car via Autoroute 40, about 1 h 30 min; bus 2.75–3.5 h
A city trip of its own, not a day return from the slopes.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Pedestrian resort village
Cars banned; walk to lifts, gondola links lower hotels to the base. Priciest, most convenient.
Versant Nord (north side)
Best runs and free parking; quieter, needs a car.
Vieux-Tremblant / St-Jovite
The original village 13 km away: real shops, supermarket, cheaper beds, drive to the slopes.The original village 8.1 mi away: real shops, supermarket, cheaper beds, drive to the slopes.
Domaine areas (Nansen, du Géant, du Diable, Versant Soleil)
Condo clusters on the mountain; good for groups with a car.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$120–180 (≈ US$90–140) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$200–320 (≈ US$150–250) excl. bed
- High
- C$400 (≈ US$300)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 2 nights × C$260 | C$520 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$220 | C$880 |
| Ski day pass, adult2 × C$70 · high-season surcharges possible | C$140 |
| Airport shuttle from Montréal (ski season)2 × C$95 · about $161 round trip | C$190 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$178 |
| Trip total≈ C$490 per person per day, bed included | C$1,958≈ US$1,500 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; flights and ski passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$3–6 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Casual lunch (soup, sandwich, poutine) | C$15–25 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Dinner main, mid-range restaurant | C$25–45 (≈ US$19–35) |
| Fondue or raclette dinner | C$50 (≈ US$40)+ |
| Draught beer in the village | C$8–12 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Ski day pass, adult | C$70 (≈ US$55)+ |
| Aquaclub La Source day pass | about C$24 (≈ US$18) |
| Taxi, resort to St-Jovite | C$30–45 (≈ US$25–35) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter tires are required by law in Québec for Québec-registered vehicles from 1 December to 15 March; advisable for all cars.
- Resort prices are high — the village supermarket and convenience stores cost more than St-Jovite.
- Room rates swing hard: under $100 (≈ US$75) on a wet fall weekday, over $400 (≈ US$300) on a winter holiday weekend.
- The pedestrian village is a built resort, not a historic town; if you want old Québec, base elsewhere.
- Some summer and winter activities are seasonal and weather-dependent: confirm before you book.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No embassies here; consulates-general are in Montréal and the embassy of your country is in Ottawa. US citizens: US Consulate General, Montréal.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- YTM airport → resort, shuttle: about C$40 (≈ US$30)
- YTM airport → resort, taxi: about C$125 (≈ US$95)
- Montréal airport → resort, ski-season shuttle: about C$95 (≈ US$70) one way, C$161 (≈ US$120) round trip
- Bus Montréal → Mont-Tremblant, Galland: 2.75–3.5 h
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-BYEN sa KOOT)
- Où est le télésiège ? — Where is the ski lift? (oo ay luh tay-lay-SYEHZH)
- Puis-je payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (pweezh pay-YAY par KART)
- J'ai besoin d'aide — I need help (zhay buh-ZWAN ded)
Tipping is expected: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mont-Tremblant. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jan–Mar for skiing; Jul–Aug for lake and hiking; late Sep–early Oct for foliage · avoid Apr–May (melt, lifts closed), Nov (between seasons, many closures) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YUL and YTM: shuttle and taxi bands, last-run timing, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: pedestrian village base, Versant Nord, Vieux-Tremblant/St-Jovite, national park gates.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (ski day pass, gondola, Aquaclub, casino, park day fee) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal fixtures — ski season, mud season, summer — so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialMont-Tremblant tourism
- officialVille de Mont-Tremblant
- officialMont-Tremblant International Airport
- officialAutobus Galland
- officialAutocars Skyport
- officialTransport collectif intermunicipal Laurentides
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mont-Tremblant, revision 5328948 (CC BY-SA 4.0)