Mary

We are going to Mt. Tremblant the last weekend in August (Labor Day) and I just wanted to ask a few questions.<BR><BR>I've heard you should avoid the restaurants in Mt. Tremblant resort and instead go to Tremblant village. I thought Tremblant village was in the Mt. Tremblant resort. I am now quite confused, as I have never been there before. Can someone clarify this for me?<BR><BR>Also, does anyone know how warm it will be that time of year? I hope it won't be too cool during the day.<BR><BR>Thanks.

Kate

We drove up to Mt Trmblant last Oct to it was sunny and warm then.<BR>We had lunch right outside of the village in a cafe on the road that had decks with picnic tables and great views.<BR>There are sooo many places to eat,you will have no problem finding something that appeals to you.<BR>I believe that the village is before the actual resort,we did not take the road up to the resort.<BR>Hope this is some helpEnjoy yourself,it is lovely there!

Krid

Mary, if you did a search here, perhaps it was my psot that suggested you avoid the restaurants in MT resort and eat in the village instead. We go up there 2-3 times a year, and have found that the better restaurants are in the town/village of Tremblant and in ST Jovite, about 10 minutes away.<BR><BR>The reason the "village" terminology may be confusing is that in the MT resort there is what's termed a "pedestrian village." This is an area of shops and restaurants at the base of the mountain. The actual town of Tremblant is a real village a few miles from the resort. Once you're there it will be very clear. If you look at the tremblant.com website the maps there might help you a bit. Once you're there you'll be able to pick up a restaurant guide to the whole area.

Kris

Mary, if you did a search here, perhaps it was my psot that suggested you avoid the restaurants in MT resort and eat in the village instead. We go up there 2-3 times a year, and have found that the better restaurants are in the town/village of Tremblant and in ST Jovite, about 10 minutes away.<BR><BR>The reason the "village" terminology may be confusing is that in the MT resort there is what's termed a "pedestrian village." This is an area of shops and restaurants at the base of the mountain. The actual town of Tremblant is a real village a few miles from the resort. Once you're there it will be very clear. If you look at the tremblant.com website the maps there might help you a bit. Once you're there you'll be able to pick up a restaurant guide to the whole area.

Mary

Thanks for your responses. Can you give me specific restaurants that you would suggest, either in Tremblant Village, the pedestrian village or St. Jovite?<BR><BR>Thanks.

Mary

Also, can you walk to Tremblant Village from the resort?

Molly

Kate? Kris? Any help would be appreciated? Thanks.

Brian Kilgore

Re&gt;Also, can you walk to Tremblant Village from the resort?&lt;<BR><BR>Not really, without hiking boots, food, and maybe a tent. My recollection is that it's maybe ten minutes by car, at slowish highway speeds.<BR><BR>We ate in the resort community, and found many choices at various prices, and it was easy to look inside, read menus, etc., to decide where to eat. <BR><BR>BAK<BR><BR>BAK

Mary

Thank you Brian!

Kris

Mary, here's a few suggestions. In St Jovite, there are lots of good restaurants on Ouimet, the main street. Our favorites: Antipasto (Italian and pizza)in the former train station; the Brunch Cafe for breakfast or lunch; a Belgian place featuring mussels (might be called Repaire? anyway it's on the same side of the street as Brunch Cafe about a block away), and another Italian/pizza place (name also escapes me, but it's on the other side of Ouimet, close to the Metro grocery store which is also a great place). Across from the Metro store is a great little bakery for French bread and croissants. You can park anywhere on Ouimet (no meters), and stroll to look at menus.<BR><BR>In the town of Tremblant: Auberge Sauvignon is the best. In the MT resort, the only place I'd recommend is Aux Truffes for a good French meal for a special occasion (expensive). The Shack does have some good salads in summer, as does La Forge, but otherwise they're not the greatest. Eat outdoors if you must go to them. On my list for the next trip (in 2 weeks!) is to try Chez Borivage in the Grand Lodge hotel (halfway to St Jovite), which looks good.<BR><BR>And though you could walk from MT resort to the village of Tremblant on the multi-purpose trail, it's a long walk - several miles.

Kris

Almost forgot - the other place I'd recommend in the MT pedestrian village is the brewpub La Diable if you like beer. Haven't ever had food there, but they have a nice deck outside where you can watch the world go by.

Mary

Thanks for all your help and suggestions Kris. Post the details of your trip. I'll make sure I look for it. What dates are you going and where are you staying? By the way, we are staying at Country Inn & Suites (formerly Kandahar?). Thanks.

Kris

Mary - we stayed in Kandahar a few years ago, and loved our suite - we had a 1BR on 2 levels, with a great view of Lac Tremblant. You'll be right in the heart of the pedestrian village there. After a few trips staying in various condos in the resort, we finally bought our own timeshare last year (not in the resort but about a mile away, which we prefer), which is where I'm heading a week from Sunday.

lk

I have to disagree that there are no good restaurants in the resort. La Savoie (fondue) is our favourite restaurant. We've brought many a friend there and they have never been disappointed. I would highly recommend it. Also, the Creperie is wonderful for breakfast/brunch.

Mary

Thank you lk. Everyone has different tastes and I'll bet you I'll find a few restaurants in the resort that I love. Any other info or suggestions are welcome.

Karen

Hi : we have stayed in the pedestrian village the last 2 summer vacations and we loved it. Try to take a trip into the Provincial Park there are lovely waterfalls and places to canoe ect.. The top of the mountain will be chilly so dress in layers. There are picnic tables up there and we saw a couple enjoying a lovely picnic with wine ect and were very envious. You can bike to the town of Mt Tremblant but it would be a work out. We enjoyed meals right in our condo, there are grocery stores in St. Jovite. We had a nice meals at Mexicali Rosas. We also rented a boat with driver one evening at sunset and this was great, our children (teens) were able to drive and had a blast. Karen

Mary

Karen - Thanks for the info. Anyone else?

Mary

Kris - I was just wondering how your trip was? Any new suggestions, etc.?<BR><BR>Thanks.

Kris

Hi Mary,<BR><BR>I forgot I was supposed to report. Don't have much time today, but will try to write something more in a few days. Did have an excellent dinner on the terrace at the Mont Tremblant Hotel, which is in the town, not the resort (name is confusing, I know), and a surprisingly good meal also at Le Diable bewpub in MT resort. It was the end of a big blues festival, and the resort was extremely crowded, so otherwise stayed clear. Le Repaire and Vieux Forge in St. Jovite were still excellent! It was warm most days (in the 70s and 80s) and only one rainy day, which we spent getting soaked on a boat cruise on Lac Tremblant (the boat has covered seating, but I wanted to get better pictures from the deck).

John

Hi Mary,<BR><BR>We visit Tremblant often - what a great place.<BR><BR>The resort complex is the refurbished area of Tremblant at the base of the mountain. The village is about a 5-10 minute drive - more rustic and less developed.<BR><BR>The changes at the base of the mountain are fantastic and there is lots to see and do.<BR><BR>Not sure about some of the above posts. We have found the food in the resort complex to be quite fine - there is a good selection and food is good. Creperie is good for breakfast. Atmosphere at a few of the restaurants at the base is great - food is typical Hard Rock Cafe style food - OK for lunch. The atmosphere in these place in the winter - Apres Ski - is great.<BR><BR>The village does have good spots to eat also and St. Jovite is quaint and has several good french restaurants.<BR><BR>It's alot of fun to walk around the resort and pop in somewhere and have a bite. <BR><BR>We stayed at the Chateau Fairmont (in the resort) on our last visit and the food is very good. We ate at the hotel several times and enjoyed the meals. The breakfast is spectacular - a buffet for a king.<BR><BR>Weather should be great for you. It has been a hot summer and August should be a perfect time to visit.<BR><BR>There is tons to do at Tremblant and if you are an outdoor person - you will love it.<BR><BR>If you enjoy golf - Le Maitre is a relatively new course and a great layout.