Guide · YUL → Mont-Tremblant

Montréal airport (YUL) to Mont-Tremblant

Mont-Tremblant is about 125 km from Montréal-Trudeau airport, roughly 1 h 30 to 2 hours by Autoroute 15 and Route 117. A seasonal direct shuttle runs on set days in winter; a private transfer leaves when your flight lands and drops you at your hotel or chalet with the skis. The 2026-27 ski season opens Thursday, November 26, 2026.

Your options

• Direct shuttle (winter only): in 2025-26 it ran Thursday, Friday and Sunday, two round trips a day, $95 one way for adults. 2026-27 days and fares weren't confirmed when we checked; see Orléans Express.
• Private transfer: door to door at any hour, with room for ski bags. YUL → Mont-Tremblant service.
• Rental car: about 1 h 30–2 h; check that it has winter tires (see below).

Winter driving rules

From December 1 to March 15 inclusive, every passenger vehicle registered in Québec, rentals included, must have winter tires marked with the three-peak mountain snowflake (or studded tires). Fines are $200–$300. SAAQ Out-of-province cars: the SAAQ page covers Québec-registered vehicles; winter tires are strongly recommended for everyone on Route 117.

Season dates

• Opening day 2026-27: Thursday, November 26, 2026. Tourisme Laurentides
• Closing: projected mid-April 2027; Tremblant confirms in the spring.
• Busiest arrival days: Thursday to Saturday through the holidays and March break. Book transfers early for those dates.

Sources

SAAQ, Orléans Express and Tourisme Laurentides, checked 3 October 2026. Distance and time are typical figures; snow can add an hour.

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