Ski Mont Blanc

For a wonderful family vacation, Mont Blanc is amazing. We spent our summer hiking the gorgeous and famous Tour du Mont Blanc trails. The whole family enjoyed the mountain views on this one hundred mile trail. The entire path travels through three countries and has many rest areas for weary hikers. Definitely bring your hiking boots and some wet and cold weather clothing because the mountains can be cool even in the summer. Once you’ve finished your hike, take the family to a mountain lodge for some relaxation. Most of the lodges have beautiful rooms and are family friendly with amenities like wireless internet and television. Once you’ve chosen a lodge, you can take the cable cars for a ride and watch the Para gliders. Para gliding is very popular in Mont Blanc. Another really fun way to spend an afternoon is ice skating. There are plenty of places to ice skate in Mont Blanc and the cost is around 25 Euro for skate rental for three hours. The children really loved this part of the trip, since we don’t get to do much ice skating at home. With so many fun and interesting things to do, this trip was a family favorite.

When traveling to France, there are a lot of great places where you should consider traveling. While almost everyone who travels to France goes to Paris, and a good amount also head down to the French Rivieria, those in the know make sure that they drop by the Mont Blanc region. Even if you aren’t planning to traverse the highest mountain in all of Europe (and a mecca for those who enjoy climbing), there are plenty of things to do in the region.

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Mont Blanc is situated between the Aosta Valley of Italy and the Haute Savoie of France. The official word is the summit is on the French-Italian border. The beauty of the region is extraordinary. Visiting the area will provide a wealth of exciting things to do.

One of the most exciting things to do is take the cable car up and then back down to Chamonix. The views are brilliant, and the pictures that can be Continue Reading »

Mont Blanc is one of the most stunning sights in Western Europe. Located directly on the border between France and Italy, Mont Blanc is a behemoth that serves as a getaway for many people who wish to ski, hike, or just take in the scenery. The mountain is more then 13000 feet high and there is an 11 kilometer tunnel that connects Italy and France.

You can access the mountain easily from either country. Local buses can take you to the trails or slopes depending on the time of year. Continue Reading »

If you’re planning a trip (business or pleasure) to Mont Blanc you may need to be aware of the statutory holidays and school breaks the country recognizes so your trip can be orchestrated around any down-time or busy time.

• New Year’s Day (January 1^st)
• Good Friday (Varies)
• Easter Monday (Varies)
• Journe nationale des patriotes (Patriots’ Day, always the second-to-last Monday in May) Continue Reading »

If you’re headed to the Mont Blanc Ski Resort of Quebec, you can bet on three things: the skiing will be great, the prices will be low, and the living quarters will be phenomenal. Let’s focus on the latter for nowyour stay. Whether you prefer hotels, condos, or resort style vacationing, Mont Blanc’s got it all. The hotel option is located at the base of the mountain, extremely convenient for days filled with skiing. You can choose to book a luxury suite, a comfortable room, or a mountain studio located directly on the mountain. Your family will love the perks staying in the hotel offersbreakfast and dinner served fresh, ping pong and pool tables in the game room, and an indoor heated pool are just a few.If you’d rather spend your nights in a condominium, the slope side Tremblant area offers great condo rentals for all budgets. You can choose from a one, two, or three bedroom condo on either the slope or base of the mountain. Rentals include access to an indoor pool, hot tub, steam/sauna room, and the Jungle Magiquea kid’s jungle gym heaven. The condo’s make your visit feel more like home by offering all the typical convenient household appliancesfull kitchens, microwaves, washer and dryers, dishwashers, fireplaces, cable TVs, telephones, etc. Continue Reading »

After a long hard day of skiing, your taste buds deserve a treat. While the food served at the resort is anything but ordinary, there are plenty of scrumptious restaurants in the surrounding Quebec area worthy of your attention.

1. Au Vieux Duluth: This top notch low budget restaurant is the perfect combination of healthy grilled dishes and flavorful seafood delicacies.
2. Restaurant Initiale: Classy, elegant, and delicious are the three words that sum up the Restaurant Initiale. This high quality eatery offers three unique dining rooms served by one top notch Chef Yvan Lebrun. The menu consists of a season menu, a grand menu, and an a la carte menu, and an expansive wine menu.
3. Monte Cristo L’Original: Voted the best top-of-range restaurant in the Quebec area, the highly qualified team of chefs in the kitchen specializes in Continue Reading »

Mont Blanc Ski Resort is famous for its great skiing and great value. Located in the Laurentian-Mont Blanc region, skiers can choose from 41 different trails down the second highest peak of the region. If you’re an expert, you’ll want to opt for either the Foret Magique, Raton Laveur, or Sous-Bouis Trail on Mont Blanc, or the Bouchon trail on Mont Nord. These trails are extremely stimulatingmeant only for the best skiers. If you’re not an expert, don’t worryMont Blanc offers trails marked as easy, difficult, very difficult, and expert. The easy trails are great for beginners and recreational skiers. If you prefer snowboarding, you’re still in luck. The Mont Blanc Ski resort offers a Snow Park ideal for boarding enthusiasts of all abilities. The park includes permanent rails, slides, boxes, and jumps made from mounds of man-made snow in addition to 2 steep slopes specifically for boarders.If you have kids who need lessons, or never learned to ski yourself, the resort offers a fantastic ski school. The Mt. Tremblant area ski school employs 125 fully certified instructors who use a student centered approach to prepare you for the slopes. Whether you want to ski or snowboard, if you’re three years old or going on 50, the school has a program for you. Continue Reading »

Mont Blanc may be a perfect ski destination in the winter, but in the summer months, the snow covered grounds transform into a world of fun in the sun. The resort and surrounding area offer activities the whole family can enjoy. Kids will love the Jungle Magique indoor play park, the Mont Saint-Sauveur water park, mini golf escapades, go-kart racing, bowling nights, visiting Santa’s village, bounding through the Fairytale Theme Park and hanging out by the beach and pool.In addition to the numerous children centered activities, Mont Blanc has an array of water activities available the whole family can enjoy. There’s the standard indoor swimming pool, but there’s also a private lake, sandy beach, water trampoline, and small boats available for rent. The scenery at Lake Tremblant is gorgeous in the summer and the water is warm enough for swimming. If you like the semi-charmed life, take a charted boat cruise on the lake in a 53 foot covered boat that offers bar service, group accommodations, cocktail dinners, and comes complete with live entertainment and catering service.More family fun can be attained by canoeing or kayaking down the Diable or Rouge rivers. The landscapes are like no other and the leisurely activity is sure to leave you feeling rejuvenated and closer to the outdoors. If you think your family would enjoy a faster pace, there’s a White Water Rafting facility on the Rouge River with rapids, stops for swimming, bodysurfing, and a Continue Reading »

Though it may be great to visit the Mont Blanc Resort on occasional vacation trips, imagine how great it would be to actually own a portion of the beautiful landscape. The Village Mont Blanc has made this dream a reality for many homeowners already. Located adjacent to the 2^nd and 3^rd peaks of the slopes of Mont Blanc, this excusive collection of country style condominiums provide the perfect getaway anytime of the year.Among the many benefits of owning a place in the middle of the Mont-Tremblant/Laurentian area are true ski-in/ski-out availability due to the slope side location, full use of a private lake and dock, a heated pool as well as a pool house and hot tub that feels wondrous in the winter weather, a private beach and common area great for the summer months, and free parking. If the slope side location doesn’t do it for you, maybe the nearby shopping and eating amenities will. Quaint boutiques and gourmet restaurants are a short drive away. Not to mention the 7 champion golf courses, hiking and biking trails, and other outdoor activities the whole family will love. Because your mountain house will be available for your please any time of year, you can take full advantage of the many festivals and special events hosted in the region like the Annual Jazz Festival or Autumn Festival of Colors. Continue Reading »