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Via Ferrata Mont-Catherine
Our Via Ferrata Mont-Tremblant excursions are perfect for thrill seekers looking to challenge themselves while appreciating the stunning views from Mont-Catherine. No experience necessary. Choose to do only Via Ferrata (3 h), or try the Discovery (2.5 h) and combine a shorter Via Ferrata with two mega-ziplines.
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For both trips you will start your day at our reception where you will be greeted by one of our certified guides. We'll show you how to get into your harness and you will receive a security briefing. We start on a practice wall where we will teach you the basic techniques involved in ascending the Via Ferrata. Then it's an easy 10 minute hike from our reception to the foot of the cliffs to the start of the Via Ferrata.
VIA FERRATA MONT-CATHERINE (3h)
The first section takes about 1.5-2 hours and offers a physical, yet relatively easy ascent. Along the 1968 foot (600m) route, while connected to the continuous life line (you are always connected to a steel cable), you will climb obstacles such ladders, metal steps and handles, and cross bridges and steel cables as you ascend to a height of 196 feet (60 m), the equivalent of a 20-storey building!
You can choose to exit the course at this point and wait for the group to finish. (The Discovery finishes here.) Our guides are with you the whole time to help with the gear and offer suggestions for the best techniques.
The second section of about 45 min is more similar to rock climbing, with a vertical ascent up the cliff face that offers a good physcial and technical challenge. The views of the entire region from the top are well worth the effort! From the top, you will go down the mountain on a hike of about 2297 feet (700 m) to get back to our base camp!
THE DISCOVERY - VIA FERRATA & 2 MEGA-ZIPLINES (2,5h) For the Discovery, you will do the first section of the Via Ferrata as described above, and then exit the course after 1.5-2 hours. Then, instead of hiking back down to the base camp, you'll zipline back down on two mega-ziplines!
From the Via Ferrata, it's just a short walk to the first mega zipline, a of 3000 feet (900m) zip to the other side of the mountain. Our second zipline then takes you for a 2132-foot (650m) descent down to the foot of Cap Beauséjour. From there it's another short walk back to base camp.
Via Ferrata Mont-Catherine (3h) -Adult (16yrs+, max 220lbs/100 kg)
$65.50
Via Ferrata Mont-Catherine (3h)- Child (10-15yrs, min 100 lbs/45kg)
$54
Via Ferrata Mont-Catherine (3h)-Family of 2 adults(16yrs+) & 2 children(10-15 yrs)
$185
Via Ferrata Mont-Catherine (3h)- Additional youth (10-15 yrs. min. 100lbs/45kg) family package
$41
The Discovery (2.5h) Adult (16 yrs +, max. 220lbs/100kg)
$84
The Discovery (2.5h) Child (10-15 yrs, min. 100lbs/45kg)
$69
The Discovery (2.5h) - Family of 2 adults(16yrs+) & 2 children(10-15 yrs)
$237
The Discovery (2.5h) - Additional youth (10-15 yrs min. 100lbs/45kg) family package
$52
Important information
Location
35 minutes from Tremblant ski resort. Situated less than a 1.5-hour drive from Montreal and approximately 2-hour drive from Ottawa.
Duration
Via Ferrata Mont-Catherine
3 hours
The Discovery
2.5 hours
Departures
Open from May 4 to October 31
From our via ferrata centre*
VIA FERRATA MONT-CATHERINE (3h) May 7 to May -31 Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
9:00 meeting time for a 9:30 departure (Min. 4 participants)
June 1 to July 19 Everyday
9:00 meeting time for a 9:30 departure
July 20 to October 31 Everyday 9:00 meeting time for a 9:30 departure Extra DeparturesSaturday and Sunday
13:30 meeting time for a 14:00 departure
THE DISCOVERY (2.5H):
May 4 -31 Saturday and Sundays only
13:00 meeting time for a 13:30 departure
June 1 to June 23 Everyday
13:00 meeting time for 13:30 departure (Minimum 4 participants Mon.-Fri.)
June 24 to July 19 Everyday
13:00 meeting time for 13:30 departure Extra departure on Saturday and Sunday
9:00 meeting time for 9:30 departure
July 20 to August 4 Everyday
9:00 meeting time for 9:30 departure
13:00 meeting time for 13:30 departure
August 5 to September 11 Everyday
13:00 meeting time for 13:30 departure Extra departures Saturday and Sunday
9:00 meeting time for 9:30 departure
14:00 meeting time for 14:30 departure
Sept. 12 - Oct. 31 Everyday
13:00 meeting time for 13:30 departure (Minimum 4 participants Monday to Friday) Extra departures Saturday and Sunday
9:00 meeting time for 9:30 departure
Other departure times may be available all season. Please phone.
*For customers who choose to reserve in advance (recommended, click the "reserve now" button above), directions to departure points will be provided in your reservation confirmation by email. Otherwise, directions will be handed to you when you reserve at The Tremblant Activity Centre.
Included
Harness, helmet and guide.
All our clients are automatically covered by Airmedic medical emergency helicopter evacuation, for the duration of the activity. For full details see the Airmedic page.
Groups
10% off for groups of 10 and more.
Please note
Level of physical extertion: Demanding
Consult our What to wear information page.
Conditions
Minimum 10 years old. Min. 45 kg/100 lbs. Participants over 220 lbs / 95 kg will be attached to the guide. Waist size max: 132 cm / 52 in. Children 10-15 years old must have parents sign a waiver and children 5-10 must be accompanied by an adult (16yrs+) participant.
Expectant mothers cannot particpate. Long hair must be tied backr and wear no jewlery. Closed toed shoes are required.
Minimum 2 participants at all times and minimum 4 participants from Monday to Friday from June 1 to 23 and Sept. 12 to Oct. 31. Smaller groups can still request a reservation; if we don't have the minimum group size we will let you know.
