Mont-Tremblant’s Year-Round Events: Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall Fun​

Mont-Tremblant isn’t just a ski hill – it’s a vibrant community with something exciting happening in every season. Here’s a casual season-by-season look at Mont-Tremblant’s local events throughout the year. ​

Winter Wonderland (November – March) ​

Winters in Mont-Tremblant are magical. The ski season typically kicks off in late November with opening-day festivities (complete with a red-carpet gondola parade!) Once the mountain is in full swing, the calendar fills up with festivals and sports events:​

• 24h Tremblant (Early December): Mont-Tremblant’s signature winter charity event is a 24-hour relay challenge where teams ski, snowboard, run or walk around the clock to raise money for children’s causes. The 24h Tremblant brings an electric atmosphere, and it’s equal parts sporting event and feel-good festive winter party.

• Holiday Festivities (Late December): From Christmas to New Year’s, the pedestrian village transforms into a real-life snow globe. There’s a Christmas market feel with decorated shops, caroling, and even visits from Santa. Families can join in workshops, ice sculpture demos, and snow games, all culminating in a spectacular New Year’s Eve. On December 31st, Mont-Tremblant throws an outdoor dance party at Place Saint-Bernard, followed by a torchlight ski parade and midnight fireworks to ring in the New Year.

• Ski & Snowboard Events (All Winter): Mont-Tremblant often hosts ski competitions and special ski days throughout winter. Even if you’re not racing down a course, you can catch the action as a spectator! There are also fun demo days where you can test out next year’s ski and snowboard gear for free, and plenty of entertainment in the village like music or street performers to keep the apres-ski lively. ​

  
  

Spring Ski Carnival (March/April): As winter melts into spring, Mont-Tremblant keeps the energy high with quirky, just-for-fun events. A local favourite is the Caribou Cup pond-skimming competition in early April. Brave skiers dress in costumes and attempt to glide across an ice-cold pond at the base of the mountain. Naturally, après-ski turns into a party at Le P’tit Caribou bar afterwards! Around Easter, there are also family activities like egg hunts and face-painting on the mountain to celebrate the end of ski season.

Spring Awakening (April – May) ​

Springtime is a shoulder season in Mont-Tremblant, but that doesn’t mean nothing’s happening. On the contrary, it’s a fun transition from snow to sun. As the ski lifts close in April, the region shifts gears to spring events celebrating the great outdoors:​

• End-of-Season Celebrations (April): Early spring still feels like winter’s encore. Besides the pond-skimming Caribou Cup mentioned above, locals love the Corona Summit Party in April – basically a laid-back BBQ and live music on top of the mountain to toast the last runs of the season. By mid-April, once the snow is mostly gone, Mont-Tremblant often hosts Easter weekend festivities to wrap up the snowy fun. It’s a joyful send-off to winter with a hint of spring sunshine peeking through.

• Spring Hiking & Biking: As trails emerge from the snow, hikers and mountain bikers hit the woods. While not a single “event”, spring is when Mont-Tremblant’s famed trail network and bike paths reopen. The community sometimes organises group hikes or nature walks in May to enjoy early wildflowers and rushing waterfalls from the snowmelt. It’s a great time to join a guided hike or just chat with friendly locals out on the Petit Train du Nord trail. Keep an eye out for the first days of the Zipline parks and cycling routes opening…it feels like the town waking up after a winter nap.

• Crossroads Tremblant Bike Festival (May): Once the weather warms a bit, cyclists from all over descend for the Crossroads Tremblant festival - a world-class road and mountain biking event right in the heart of the Pedestrian Village. Usually held in late May or early June, Crossroads includes everything from casual group rides and demo sessions to serious races. It’s the kickoff to summer outdoor sports in Mont-Tremblant.

• Mont-Tremblant Half-Marathon (May, 2025 Edition in August): Okay, this one technically takes place in summer (August), but the training clinics and sign-ups often start in spring. Locals typically begin organising group runs in spring as the snow clears. If you’re visiting in late spring and see packs of runners around the lake, they’re probably gearing up for this race. It’s a great way to meet the community…and you might even be tempted to register for the race and come back in August!

  
  

Summer Vibes (June – August) ​

Summer is peak season in Mont-Tremblant for festivals, sports, and family fun. The mountain and lakes become playgrounds not just for activities, but for music festivals and sporting events that draw international crowds. Here are the summer highlights you won’t want to miss:​

• Spartan Race Weekend (Mid-June): Ever wanted to test your grit by climbing hills, crawling under barbed wire, and chucking a spear? (It’s okay if you just want to watch!) Mont-Tremblant hosts a Spartan Trifecta Weekend in June, which is a series of intense obstacle races – 5K, 10K, half-marathon (21K) and even an “Ultra” 50K, plus kids’ races. Participants from all over charge up and down the mountain through mud pits and rope climbs, making for a thrilling spectator sport.

• IRONMAN Triathlon (Late June): Mont-Tremblant has earned a reputation as a world-class triathlon venue. Each June, about 5,000 athletes converge for the IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant, a half-Ironman race consisting of a 1.9 km swim in Lac Tremblant, 90 km bike ride, and 21.1 km run. On the same weekend, there’s usually a shorter 5150 Triathlon (Olympic distance) or other races for various levels. If you’re in town around that time (typically late June), you’ll notice the buzz – roads get lined with cheering spectators, and the finish line in the village is absolutely electric as athletes push to complete the race. It’s truly inspiring to watch, even if you’re just sipping a lemonade from the sidelines.

• Mont-Tremblant International Blues Festival (Early July): When July rolls around, so do the blues riffs and guitar solos! The Tremblant International Blues Festival is the big music event of the summer, and it transforms the resort village into an open-air concert venue for about 10 days in early July. This festival has been running for over 25 years and attracts musicians from all over the world – more than 100 indoor and outdoor shows are on offer, many of them free. You can wander from one stage to another catching everything from soulful R&B and funk to rock and country, all set against the backdrop of Mont-Tremblant’s lakes and mountains. If you love live music, this festival alone is worth a trip.

• Les Rythmes Tremblant (July): Hot on the heels of the Blues Fest comes Les Rythmes Tremblant, a beloved series of outdoor concerts that runs for 1–2 weeks in mid-July. Each day has a musical theme or genre…one night might be Latin salsa, another night country, another classic rock, etc. Essentially, it’s 10 days of free evening concerts that turn the Pedestrian Village into a party every night. Both locals and visitors gather in Place Saint-Bernard (the central square) to dance and sing along. It’s like a mini music festival every night, and it really shows off Tremblant’s festive spirit in summer.

  
  

• Festi Jazz Mont-Tremblant (Late July/Early August): Jazz lovers, rejoice! Mont-Tremblant hosts an annual jazz festival that, while smaller than the blues fest, is growing into a major highlight. The Festi Jazz Mont-Tremblant typically takes place at the very end of July into early August. What’s amazing is that it features nearly 40 free concerts on multiple stages, often including the downtown St-Jovite area as well as the resort. You’ll hear everything from classic big band sounds to contemporary jazz. Even if you’re not a hardcore jazz aficionado, it’s easy to get into the groove when the music is echoing through the summer air. And yes, it’s completely free - just show up and enjoy!​​

And that’s not even an exhaustive list! Summer in Mont-Tremblant also means Quebec Day and Canada Day celebrations, weekly Saturday farmer’s markets, mountain bike competitions, golf tournaments, and more. The bottom line: summertime is festival time here.

Fall Fun & Colors (September – October) ​

When autumn arrives, Mont-Tremblant swaps its beach towels and guitars for fall foliage and cosy fun. The crowds thin out just a bit, and the forests explode into reds, oranges and yellows. It’s honestly one of the most beautiful times to be here. Fall is also a season of cultural events and outdoor celebrations that blend perfectly with the crisp air and mountain scenery:​

• Music & Colors Weekends (Mid-Sept to Mid-Oct): To celebrate the stunning fall foliage, Tremblant runs a Music and Colours series on weekends during peak leaf-peeping season. Every Saturday and Sunday from about mid-September to Thanksgiving, there are free outdoor concerts in the village, adding a live soundtrack to your autumn adventures. These performances really complement the autumn vibe, making weekends feel celebratory.

• Fall Colors Activities (All Fall): Outside of scheduled “events”, fall offers its own natural event…the changing leaves! Mont-Tremblant Tourism typically promotes Les Weekends Couleurs (Fall Color weekends) where the chairlifts/gondola run for sightseeing, and there are extras like a hiking challenge, birds of prey shows, or even a small Oktoberfest beer tent occasionally. Also, the Mont-Tremblant National Park hosts guided nature interpretation outings during the fall rutting season (hear the elk bugle!). So while not an “organised festival” per se, there’s plenty to do from fall farmers markets to scenic lake cruises - that make the whole season feel like one big autumn festival.

• Halloween at Tremblant (Late October): As Halloween nears, the village goes all-out with spooky fun. On the weekend around Halloween (often October 31 or the closest Saturday), the Pedestrian Village turns into a kid-friendly Halloween party, where the streets get decked out in creepy-cute decorations like cobwebs, pumpkins, and goofy ghosts.

• Salomon Trail Running Classic (Mid October): Trail runners get one last hoorah before the snow flies. The Salomon Tremblant Classic is an annual trail run event that has become a flagship race in the region since it started in 2014. Usually held in mid-October, it offers a mix of distances from a family-friendly 1 km or 5 km run up to grueling 20 km and 30 km courses through the woods. It’s open to all levels, and it’s a great way for participants to “discover Tremblant’s forest trails” during the most beautiful time of year.

By late October and into November, things do quiet down a bit in Mont-Tremblant as everyone catches their breath and prepares for the winter to come. But as you can see, fall is far from “off-season” here. It’s honestly one of Mont-Tremblant’s best-kept secrets: you get dazzling natural beauty, smaller crowds, and still a full roster of fun events and activities to enjoy.​

No matter when you visit, there’s likely a local event, festival or activity going on to enhance your Mont-Tremblant experience. ​

And when the day winds down, Château Morritt is the perfect home base to relax and recharge between the fun.​​​​