Sunday, August 13, 2006

winter vacations : Plan your Winter Vacation

Tremblant is an excellent choice for your winter holidays. With over 610 acres of skiable terrain, including 92 groomed trails and 31 acres of glades, exceptional snowmaking facilities and 2 specially designed parks for riders, Tremblant boasts an incredible 7 months of snow sports per year.

Tremblant not only offers the highest skiable terrain (3,001 ft.) in the spectacular Laurentian Mountains, breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, and Qu閎ecois joie de vivre, it's also home to a fabulous resort Village. With shops, restaurants, bars and plenty of activities and events to make your winter vacations unforgettable, it's no wonder that year after year, Tremblant resort has been rated #1 in Eastern North America by the readers of SKI Magazine.

What to Expect

Snow:
Tremblant's average annual snowfall is 382 cm (12.53 feet). Our snowmaking facilities add to mother nature's blanket of snow, covering over 464 acres of skiable terrain. Tremblant's 790 state-of-the-art snow guns blow more white magic than you could ever wish for. Check out our web cams today to keep an eye on the live conditions at Tremblant.

Weather:
Make note that during your winter vacation, temperatures at Tremblant can vary greatly from the resort village to the summit. The average alpine temperature is -10 degrees Celcius (14 degrees Fahrenheit). To know what to expect, check out our daily snow report and forecasts before you head for the hills.

How to Prepare for Your Trip

Where to Stay:
From exclusive five-star properties to reasonable family-oriented condominiums, Tremblant resort offers packages for all winter vacation budgets. To find the best accommodation to suit your needs, we recommend that you consult our online vacation planner. Our friendly and knowledgeable reservation agents will help you find what you're looking for. Tremblant has tens of hotels and thousands of rooms in the heart of the action or nestled away from it all.

Pre-Book for Savings & Convenience:
We suggest that you have a look at our online vacation planner to better plan your Tremblant vacation. It's jam packed with all kinds of important information. Check out travel directions, hotels, lift tickets, rentals, upcoming events and activities, ski/snowboard programs, and so much more. If you're lodging is already taken care of, then save a buck by pre-booking your rentals, lift tickets and ski/snowboard programs.

It's a good idea to make reservations for children's ski and snowboard programs as well as for restaurants before you arrive at Tremblant, especially during peak and holiday periods.

What to Wear:
On the mountain: Winter weather at Tremblant can change in the blink of an eye. Visitors should come prepared for all conditions. To avoid frostbite when temperatures plummet with the wind chill factor, it is extremely important to cover any exposed skin.

In the Village:
Anything goes. Temperatures are much more moderate at the base of the mountain in the resort Village, but guests should be prepared for all weather conditions. Our shops, restaurants and bars are cosy and loaded with apr鑣-ski warmth. Good walking shoes and/or boots with rubber soles are highly recommended for strolling through the alpine Village.

When in Tremblant
Take a lesson: If your skiing skills are a little rusty or if you're a new skier or snowboarder, then do yourself a favour and take snowboard or ski lessons. Our renowned Snow School offers a wide range of programs to suit all tastes and needs, ranging from adult racing to women-only, discovery programs and much more! One-on-one or in a group, you'll sharpen your skills and get the most out of your winter vacations at Tremblant.

Bring the kids:
Tremblant is for families. And our Snow School offers ski and snowboard programs just for children from 1 to 17 years of age - and an awesome Kidz Club too! Our programs are first-rate and very popular, so make the most of your stay by pre-booking. Your kids will have loads of fun in a completely safe and secure environment.

Take a mountain tour:
Whether it's your first or tenth visit to Tremblant, we highly recommend taking a guided mountain tour. Info-Ski Tremblant offers FREE 1-hour guided tours so you get to know the ins and outs of our majestic Laurentian jewel. It's a great opportunity to learn where and when to ski, under the watchful guidance of our experienced hosts. Our Snow School also offers 2-hour group tours for strong novice to expert skiers.

Know where to ski:
Even though there's no risk of avalanches, Tremblant is still a big mountain experience. With four challenging faces to ski, plenty of wooded glades, exciting off-trail skiing, rocky outcrops and natural half-pipes, it pays to know where you're going. Make sure you pick up a trail map before you hit the slopes and take time to check out our trail conditions at the base of the mountain and at the summit. Better safe than sorry卭r lost.

Time for lunch?
Take a break for a bowl of soup or chilli. The view is simply spectacular from the Grand Manitou restaurant at the summit of Tremblant. Or perhaps you're meeting friends for lunch in one of the many restaurants in our resort. Click here to check out all our restaurant options.

The early birds get the snow!
One of the best ways to start your day at Tremblant is to take the heated Gondola to the top of the mountain at 7:15, enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet in the Grand Manitou and then lay down the first tracks of the day starting at 8am. First Tracks happens every weekend during the winter holidays and it's a must for powder hounds.

Winter vacation activities:
If you've skied and boarded to your heart's content and you still have energy to burn, check out Tremblant's wide range of other exciting winter activities. Choose from a trip to a Scandinavian Spa, snowshoeing, dogsledding, horseback riding, Aquaclub La Source, snowmobiling, ice climbing, airplane tours, tubing, cross-country skiing and so much more. The list goes on and on. Or stop by our Activity Centre in the Village for more info about our great outdoor adventures.

Special events:
There's always something happening at Tremblant. Day and night. Four seasons a year. Festivals. Concerts. Shows. Competitions. You won't want to miss a single event when you're visiting, so have a look at our calendar of events before you arrive.

Memories last forever
"Do we have to go home?" It's always hard to end unforgettable winter vacations. Here are a few tips to keep you connected to Tremblant all year 'round.

How about preserving the memories on film? Le Photo Shoppe, Tremblant's on-mountain photographers, are easy to spot and will gladly capture your vacation on film or video.

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