The Laurentians Road Trip
Montreal's mountain playground — Mont-Tremblant and beyond.
An hour north of Montreal, the Laurentians roll out in a chain of lakeside villages, ski hills and provincial parks. This route follows the scenic 117 corridor up to Mont-Tremblant — Quebec's four-season resort — with easy detours to Saint-Sauveur and Sainte-Adele.
Flying in? This route starts in Montreal — pick up wheels at the airport.
Rent a Car in MontrealBest Time to Drive
June to October for lakes; January to March for skiing; October for colour.
How Many Days
1-2 days with a Tremblant overnight.
Where to Stay
Saint-Sauveur mid-trip, Mont-Tremblant at the top.
Drive this route
A rental car, stops to sleep and roadside cover.
The route, stop by stop
- 1
Saint-Sauveur
70 kmSki village, water park and a leafy main street of boutiques and bakeries.
- 2
Sainte-Adele & Lac des Sables
90 kmA lakefront town and a beach right in the village.
- 3
Val-David
120 kmArts colony and rock-climbing on the Mont-Tremblant massif's south flank.
- 4
Mont-Tremblant
160 kmQuebec's flagship resort — pedestrian village, gondola, ski slopes and lake beach.
- 5
Mont-Tremblant National Park
200 kmPaddle the park's lakes and hike to viewpoints on the massif's north side.
