Parc national du Mont-Tremblant

The park has two supervised and serviced beaches: Crémaillère beach in the La Diable sector, and Lac-Provost beach in La Pimbina sector.

Period: June 24 to September 6, 2010

Undertake a unique mountain experience: the Via Ferrata Du Diable, a path that winds its way along the Vache Noire rock face, at the entrance to La Diable sector. At an altitude of 200 m, whether you're a beginner or advanced, you'll navigate the rock face safely at your own pace. You'll cross beams, bridges, and footpaths overhanging the winding Rivière du Diable. A landscape your eyes will feast on!

Detailed description of activity

Enjoy the vast stretches of water and discover the park's diverse landscapes by canoe, pedal boat, kayak, or rabaska canoe. The Méandres de la Diable is one of the park's most popular boating routes.

Period: early May to late October, 2010

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The park is a vast wild country and an ideal place for fishing enthusiasts. The most common species are speckled trout and northern pike. Some bodies of water also have brown trout and lake trout.

Some bodies of water are available as of 7 a.m. at the park's visitors centres on a first come first served basis. Since April 2008, to prevent the introduction of water-milfoil, the use of personal rowboats has been prohibited. Only personal canoes or kayaks will be allowed.

Periods:

• May 14 to September 6, 2010
• May 14 to June 14, 2010 (with accommodations)

Over 60 lakes are available for day fishing. A boat is provided on most lakes. For the ohters,a personal boat is required (canoe or kayak). Some bodies of water are available for wading. Anglers can fish for speckled trout, lake trout, pike and walleye.

Period: May 14 to September 6, 2010

Hiking is a very popular activity on our territory. From a short walk to a more athletic hike, our vast network of trails will show you the real wilderness of the Laurentian Mountains. For backpackers, the network has over 82 km of trails with 10 group huts that sleep from 2 to 18 people.

Period: early May to the first snowfalls of 2010

Table of trails

Backpacking circuit 

Cycle quietly on the biking trails while taking in the forest landscape. Magnificent views are provided by 7 circuits that add up to 62 km of trails.

Period: early May to the first snowfalls of 2010

Table of trails

In La Diable sector, 53 km of ski trails are marked and mechanically groomed. The trails are spread over 10 circuits, ranging from easy to difficult. You can take a break at one of the 6 warming huts heated with a wood stove. A 12-km skate skiing trail network is also available.

Map of trails (in French only) (pdf: 1.2 MB)

Get yourself bundled up for the cold and go for a walk on the groomed trail running from the Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre to Lac Lauzon. This superb circuit runs by the camping areas on the east shore of Lac Monroe (6 km round trip).

Map of Trails (in French only) (pdf: 1.07 MB)

Appreciate the calm and purity of this season by putting on your snowshoes and heading off on our trails. Over 38 km of trails are spread over 2 sectors. The circuits are designed for families and seasoned users alike.

In the Diable sector (23 km), you can go snowshoeing on the eastern shore of Lac Monroe, or on the trails of Lac-des-Femmes, De la Roche and De la Corniche. Or you can treat yourself to the Grand Tour.

Starting in winter 2009-2010, the Pimbina sector will be reserved uniquely for snowshoeing and backcountry skiing. Fifteen kilometres of trails are available, including a new 6.5 km circuit leading to Le Lariou hut, and for snowshoers, a clearly marked but ungroomed area of pristine snow (1 km2). You can also choose our 2 starring trails, which lead to magnificent views, the Envol and the Mont-des-Cascades trails.

Periods:

• La Diable sector: December 12, 2009 to March 28, 2010
• Pimbina sector:
  - December 12, 2009 to March 21, 2010, on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays only
  - Christmas period: every day from December 23, 2009 to January 3, 2010
  - Spring break: February 21 to March 7, 2010

Table of trails

Map of trails (in French only)(pdf: 1.2 MB)

For backcountry skiing, a network of 110 km of trails covers 2 sectors. These unpacked trails are not patrolled. Dotting the trails are community huts that sleep 14 to 18 people.

• Diable sector : 75 km of trails - 4 huts
  Period: December 12, 2009 to March 28, 2010
• Pimbina sector: 35 km of trails - 3 huts
  Periods:
  - December 12, 2009 to March 21, 2010, on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only
  - Christmas period: every day from December 23, 2009 to January 3, 2010
  - Spring break: February 21 to March 7, 2010

Backcountry skiing circuits, Diable sector

Map of trails (in French only)(pdf: 1.2 MB)

A place for conservation and education, Parc national du Mont-Tremblant is a laboratory in a natural setting. Come to class with our dedicated park wardens or welcome them to your school! The beauty, integrity, and cultural/historical characteristics of this territory have inspired six recreational/educational activities. Aimed at young people in elementary or high school, these activities will help them get in touch with their environment, make them understand its fragility, and take them through a memorable real-world experience ...

Consult the brochure Explore. Discover. Learn (in French only) (pdf: 1.16 MB)