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I think you already know I would climb a thousand mountains for you.
I think you already know I would climb a thousand mountains for you.
Situated in the forest along a private drive, 140 rue matte sleeps up to 15 people (10 people in 7 beds and 5 people on 3 pull-out beds).
The chalet has a hot tub that looks out over a little cliff and down the hill toward the base of Mont Tremblant. Please, do NOT fall off the cliff. It will be very uncomfortable for everyone if you do, but mostly it will be super uncomfortable for you.
A mere 8 minutes' drive from the base (which has free parking with shuttle service, if you end up at one of the farther-away lots), you can see some of the runs from the loft.
Off in the woods, you will find a couple of trails marked with red-checkered fabric ties. They don't really go anywhere exciting, though, so keep your expectations low.
If summer offers too much green and winter is just too white with snow, how about fall? This is the view from the deck during the changing-of-the-leaves (specifically, over the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend - first week in October).
The shimmer from the leaves and the clouds makes quite a nice silver lining to the cooler temperatures in the fall.
All you need with a view like this is a toasty cup of coffee! Incidentally, that hill on the other side of the trees... that's where you ski.
This is NOT the place to be if you don't like snow! But have no fear: the private drive and driveway are reasonably well-maintained. They're plowed and sanded with each new snowfall. Just bear in mind that as the snow pile grows, parking space shrinks. (Science!)
The view from the hot tub is exquisite, year-round, day and night. Keep your eyes peeled for deer and, in the summer, just about every variety of bird you can think of.
Down the hill, you'll find a fire ring, stocked with wood. (If you run out, there is a cart you can use to haul more down!)
The fire ring has plenty of seating, especially if you use the log side-tables as seats!
Wait for your friends and family to arrive on the front porch...
... or on the back upper deck while you gaze quietly out over the trees!
Chill by the hot tub (if going in the hot tub isn't your thing), with quick access to the lower level and, perhaps more importantly, the bevvie fridge! (Since taking this photo, we've added a smokeless fire pit.)
After a long day of hiking or skiing, take in the view from the hidden hammock in the woods... if you can find it.
We haven't seen Baxter in person (in bear?), but something dragged our garbage bins down the driveway, pulled them open (despite being secured with thick rubber straps), and left a big chunk of fur behind. While we happen to think the potential for a bear is a feature, others may not be so keen, so... keep your children and pets on a leash, please, and if you see Baxter, wave 'hi' from the safety of the house.**
*Baxter might also be a yeti. We don't know for sure.
** We are also pretty sure - check that, we are completely positive - that we have a wolverine. Not a Hugh Jackman Wolverine, nor a University of Michigan Wolverine... an actual legitimate rreowwrrrr-fft fft wolverine that will eat you if it gets a chance. Don't touch the wolverine. (Also, I clearly don't know what a wolverine says. It seems like it would sound like a very large cat?)
Down the hill, you will find the P'tit Train du Nord - a 285 km hiking, biking, and cross-country ski trail that leads into the old Mont Tremblant Village (to the left) or Saint-Jovite/Mont Tremblant Centre-Ville (to the right).
Lac Mercier - just outside old Mont Tremblant village.
One of the many mini-waterfalls along the P'tit Train du Nord
Keep your eyes and ears open for running water. There are many streams, rapids, and even mini-waterfalls along the trail!
The cross-country ski trail is well-groomed and quiet.
A bike ride or walk along the P'tit Train du Nord is just what you need to quiet your mind!
This place is almost charming. Very rustic cottage. I was half expecting early Unabomber.
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