From Zero to 102 Trails: How Tremblant Prepares Its Winter Season

Before you strap on your skis and glide down the slopes, a lot of careful work happens behind the scenes to give you perfectly prepared trails. Between natural snow and fabricated snow, every bit counts to ensure you enjoy a smooth, well-managed experience on the mountain.

The Art of Snowmaking

As soon as the first cold windows appear, our team gets to work covering the trails with snow.

Priority on Key and Accessible Trails

The goal of our snowmaking plan is for everyone to be able to ski from the very first weeks of the season. We start with the easiest and most accessible trails. The first to open are usually P’tit Bonheur and Beauvallon Haut, giving guests the chance to explore the South and North sides right at the start of the season. These sections are served by the TGV lift on the South side and Lowell Thomas on the North, connecting mid-mountain to the summit. Other key early-season trails include La Crête, Roger McCarthy, Nansen, Rope Tow, and Beauchemin. We also set up areas for freestyle enthusiasts, with a few features in the terrain park. This approach ensures that even in the early season, everyone can enjoy the mountain and have fun with confidence.

Snow Production and Planning

Preparing a trail requires time and precision: under ideal conditions, a full trail can take up to 48 hours of continuous snow production to be ready for opening. Weather plays a crucial role, influencing which trails get snow each day. The groomers are key members of our team, redistributing both the snow made by the canons and any natural snow, ensuring an even and optimal coverage across every trail. Step inside Tremblant’s mountain prep before the season begins.

Quality Skiing Terrain

We aim to have over 90% of trails open for the holidays, while continuing snowmaking until mid-January. Every portion of fabricated snow is carefully planned to last particle, so the base holds through spring, allowing you to enjoy the mountain throughout the entire season.

Read more: A thoughtful and living snowmaking plan

Closed Trails: Patience and Safety First

Even with careful preparation, some trails may remain closed. It’s never to inconvenience you, but to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort. The patrol must verify that snow fully covers any obstacles and that the terrain is skiable. After a training session or a busy day, inspections and maintenance can take time. The top priority is always assisting injured skiers and managing the mountain safely before trails reopen.

When the Mountain Transforms

Thanks to its position as the highest peak in the area and the large lake at its base, Tremblant sometimes creates a unique microclimate. Weather can vary from one side to the other, and some days the summit is enveloped in a snow cloud. These days offer spectacular scenery but can also reduce visibility. To enjoy the mountain fully, we recommend following the guidance of our ski patrol and Info-Ski guides.

Alpine Touring Dos and Don’ts

Our alpine touring trails open later than the ski runs to provide a safe and well-managed experience.

Do

Dress appropriately for the conditions

Plan your ascent by checking trail status on tremblant.ca/conditions or via our mobile app

Make sure you have a valid alpine touring pass before starting your climb.

Don’t

Ignore the rules or disrespect other participants. Each ascent is designed to keep you and others safe while allowing you to fully enjoy the experience.

More on touring at Tremblant: 6 things to know before heading out

The Mountain: A Playground for All

Skiing at Tremblant means sharing the mountain with other enthusiasts and our dedicated team. A few simple gestures make a big difference: adjust your speed based on location and skier density, yield to skiers below you, and follow the instructions of patrol and Info-Ski staff. Even when lifts are slowed or temporarily stopped, it’s usually to ensure smooth operations and everyone’s well-being.

Behind every perfectly prepared trail and every smooth run, there’s a passionate team planning, producing, and maintaining the snow—always with your enjoyment and comfort on the mountain as the top priority.

We hope you enjoy the slopes this winter!