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Fat Bike and Biking in Mont Tremblant

Outdoor fun continues in Mont Tremblant with one of the most family-friendly activities, biking. The trails are plentiful here and suit every bicycle style, from training wheels to technologically advanced off-roaders. Biking in Mont Tremblant is world-class and is the best way to see the countryside.

Here, weโ€™ve outlined the best biking and fat biking in Mont Tremblant, but weโ€™re barely scratching the surface. Let this serve as an introduction to the many trails ready for you to discover, so be sure you book enough time off work to take full advantage.

Mountain Biker - in a Mont Tremblant Trail - Axel Brunst - From Unsplash
Photo: Axel Brunst from Unsplash

Difference Between Mountain Biking and Fat Biking

A fat bike uses extra wide tires to tackle trails that are impassable with a standard mountain bike. This has become especially popular in areas such as Mont Tremblant, which experiences a wide range of climate changes throughout the year.

Fat biking can be done during all four seasons, including when there is snow on the ground. The fat tires help you explore areas of nature that used to be off-limits to bikers. Another significant difference between mountain biking and fat biking is the speed. Fat bikes travel slower than mountain biking.

Black Fat Bike - in the Forest - Roman Mirsky - From Unsplash
Photo: Roman Mirsky from Unsplash

Best Places for Biking in Mont Tremblant

Look to these trails for biking and mountain biking of all levels in Mont Tremblant.

Geai Bleu

This great intermediate trail could be a warm-up for experienced riders or a fun challenge for casual riders. Starting with a short climb thatโ€™s worth the effort, youโ€™ll cross a bridge over a deep crevice to start your downhill descent.

Long rocky sections will test your skills as you enjoy the flow of jumps and backturns. At the end of your ride, you can view the golf course from above and enjoy a well-deserved break. Thereโ€™s a thrill to be found running it in either direction, so prepare to be left feeling exhilarated!

Cross-Country Mountain Bike - Tim Foster - From Unsplash
Photo: Tim Foster from Unsplash

La Jazz & La Diable

If youโ€™re a downhill rider or someone who loves jumps and drops, Deer Mountain in the Villa Bellevue area should definitely be on your list. The trail has undergone a facelift with smoother turns and a gentler gradient, perfect for intermediate riders.

You can climb up Deer Mountain in less than 20 minutes, and once you reach the top, you can reward yourself with a ride down Jazz, which is a gorgeous, flowy trail with a bunch of berms. You can also take it from La Diable, and when youโ€™ve had your fill of the beautiful views, there are plenty of secret spots to take a break and really soak up the surroundings.

Labyrinthe & ร‰mi-Quilibre

If youโ€™re looking for some flat, easy terrain to move your legs, you should check out the Labyrinthe trail in the Villa Bellevue. It winds through a stunning pine forest, and the daylight streaming through the trees always creates a โ€œwowโ€ effect.

Once youโ€™re warmed up, you can take on the ร‰mi-Quilibre skills park with its wooden bridges. This trail is perfect for anyone looking for a gentle forest experience.

Mountain Biker - doing a Downhill Trail - Andhika Soreng - From Unsplash
Photo: Andhika Soreng from Unsplash

Best Places for Fat Biking in Mont Tremblant

These trails are a little more taxing on the body, but oh, the places youโ€™ll go. Itโ€™s always the hard-to-reach places that offer the most reward, right?

Envoye en Bas

The Envoye en Bas downhill trail at Deer Mountain was initially built for a Red Bull competition, so it has tons of jumps, drops, and wall rides that advanced riders will love. Plus, the climb up isnโ€™t too hard, so if youโ€™re ready for a challenge, you can easily make several runs to try different trails in the sector.

Le Dรฉtour Cosmic

The Le Dรฉtour Cosmic fat biking path at Mont Tremblant is a stunning bike trail that follows flowy cross-country ski trails, bush-bashing singletrack, and miles of lake views. The trail will surely leave bikers feeling exhilarated and refreshed with its picturesque mountain scenery and fantastic trails.

Itโ€™s perfect for all levels of bikers, with less technical sections and some more challenging ones.

The Le Dรฉtour Cosmic fat biking trail is a must-experience for anyone interested in exploring Mont Tremblant and getting a taste for fat biking adventures.

Moutain Biker - in a Rocky section - Tobias Bjerknes - From Unsplash
Photo: Tobias Bjerknes from Unsplash

Ready for Your Biking & Fat Biking Trip to Mont Tremblant?

This part of the country truly is a haven for bikers and outdoors people in general. Although these are the best trails for your first visit, there are plenty more ready to be explored.

Be sure to check the weather before venturing out, as it can turn on a dime, so you want to be prepared with the proper equipment and clothing.

Start off with an easy trail to get used to the terrain, but after that, the skyโ€™s the limit as you discover trail after trail each time you visit.

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What to Do in Mont Tremblant, Laurentians?

Wondering what to do during the day when you’re in Mont Tremblant? Here are some of the top activities you’ll want to add to your itinerary:

– Head out for an adventurous buggy ride

– See the Laurentians in all their splendour during a breathtaking helicopter ride

– Hit the water for a rafting outing on the Rouge river, or try the kayaking alternative and even SUP

– Set yourself free on Mont Tremblant’s zipline adventure course

– Go for a walk along the Sentier des cimes panoramic tower

– Try your hand at some rock climbing

What to Do in the Laurentians and How to Organize Your Trip

Looking for things to do in the Laurentians during your visit? Here are some must-try activities:

Preparing For Your Trip

When I look for things to do in my destination, I always have a look at Viator, GetYourGuide, Manawa, Civitatis and sometimes even Expedia.

It’s first off a great way to find out what there is to do, but always a quick and easy method to book cheaply and efficiently with these renowned platforms.

Need a place to sleep? I find most of my accommodations on Booking.com but I also use Hotels.com for their rewards program (11th free night) as well as Expedia. When booking smaller places in Quebec, you might not find them here and need to contact them directly.

Looking for a cheap flight to the Laurentians through Montreal? Have a look on Cheapoair or Skyscanner I use regularly.

Once you’re there, rent a car to roam free with AutoEurope or RentalCars or hop on a bus around Montreal, Quebec and surrounding cities with Busbud.

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About Author

Passionate about travel and food, Jennifer Dorรฉ Dallas is a freelance travel writer, author and creator since 2010. On top of this amazing Chasing Poutine blog, she also founded Moi, mes souliers in 2010 and she is the author/co-author of around two dozen Lonely Planet, Ulysse and Parfum d'encre travel guidebooks, in addition to having contributed to other books and hundreds of tourism and Web platforms, magazines, DMOs and Websites over the years. As a lecturer in Web writing and SEO for a Quebec college and consultant for various companies and DMOs, she loves combining technological advances with the classic beauty of words, and is a member of TMAC, SATW, NATJA and IFTWTA!

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