"While most are familiar with the world-class Mont Tremblant, the route there is dotted with independent resorts-each with a distinct vibe-that light up the Laurentians ( Les Laurentides ) like constellations against an ancient sky. These ranges offer something different than towering peaks: intimate terrain steeped in character. They tease the eye, spark the imagination, and possess a certain magic for producing champion skiers and snowboarders. Their ancient geology creates a singular landscape of rolling, forested hills and tight tree runs that feel worlds away from the mega-resorts."
"When I moved to Quebec in the '90s, I begged my then-boyfriend, one of the original Jay Peak snowboarders, to teach me how to ride. We headed to Formed more than a billion years ago during the Precambrian era, the Laurentians are among the oldest mountain ranges in the world. Morin-Heights (aka "Little Vermont"), just a few miles past Habitant and-for those who appreciate a deep dive into Canadiana-the very town where Rush recorded Moving Pictures and filmed the iconic "Tom Sawyer" video at Le Studio."
"These slopes saw a young Sébastien "Seb Toots" Toutant claim a career-defining victory at the 2006 Empire Shakedown at Sommet Saint-Sauveur, years before his X Games and Olympic gold. Affordable and close to the city, the Laurentians remain a staple for Montrealers-a weekend escape for many, and a daily commute for some. I still remember paying $7 for an hour-long sunset pass followed by dinner with local friends before the drive back. It is the perfect place to earn your turns, and every trip through this landscape fuels a sense of nostalgia for a place so bucolic and uniquely Québécois."
The Laurentians comprise ancient, rolling, forested hills and tight tree runs that contrast with towering alpine peaks. The route toward Mont Tremblant is lined with independent resorts, each offering a distinct vibe and intimate terrain. The ranges formed more than a billion years ago during the Precambrian era, making them among the oldest mountain ranges in the world. Morin-Heights, nicknamed "Little Vermont," sits just past Habitant and hosts cultural touchpoints such as Le Studio where Rush recorded Moving Pictures. The region has produced notable riders, remains affordable and close to Montreal, and serves as a frequent weekend escape or daily commute for locals.
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