Tremblant - Slope

The season typically runs from late November to early April with any shortage of snowfall topped up by a huge snowmaking arsenal, which relies on the resort’s northerly latitude for long periods of low temperatures. But Tremblant also receives nearly 4m (13ft) of natural snowfall annually.

It's possible to drive in beneath your apartment, take the lift up to your condo to drop your cases and put on your ski gear, then walk to the front of the building straight to the lifts. If you haven't brought your own gear, you'll find efficient rental outlets that feel more like fashion outlets than the usual smelly ski shops.

The ski slopes rising directly above the resort are known as the South Side and many skiers start the day in the queue-gobbling Express gondola, with eight-seater cabins that whisk you to the top of the slopes. Here you have the option of heading back down the wide open, easier runs above the village or dropping down on to the North Side, which has tougher terrain (and the best of the sunshine in the morning). Half of this area is graded advanced level, with pitches reaching up to 42 degrees on the Dynamite piste. If there are queues for lifts, theme park style ‘wait time' signage advises accordingly.

The Versant Soleil ski area is the resort's newest, with 75% of terrain suited to experienced skiers. Tremblant also has a reputation for its terrain park features, which include many rails, boxes and jumps for all levels.