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Via Ferrata Mont-Tremblant – La Grande Virée (5h)
For ages 14 yrs +
1000 metres long, our Via Ferrata – La Grande Virée takes approximately 5 hours including a 40-minute walk back to the departure point.
- Park access fees are included
1000 metres long (green, orange and red route below), our Via Ferrata – La Grande Virée takes approximately 5 hours including a 40-minute walk back to the departure point.
Discover our National Park from an all new perspective, in a unique mountain experience, our Via Ferrata Mont Tremblant. Established and already popular in Europe, “via ferratas” or “iron roads” have been springing up all over Quebec in the last few years.
This exciting route is built onto the Vache Noire rock wall. Located in Mont-Tremblant park, our Via Ferrata Mont-Tremblant promises to be chock-full of surprises! Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced hiker, you will never forget this adventure, which you will embark on with our guide. Clipped into a steel cable that runs the length of the cliff, you will cross a challenging face with built-in steps, handles, beams and various types of bridges while overlooking the meandering Diable River far below. After making a 200-metre ascent, you will be struck by a spectacular view of the mountains and horizon.
No rockclimbing experience is necessary to experience our via ferrata. A brief course will help you learn the basics of via ferrata before tackling the trail. All required safety equipment is provided. Expect some physical exertion.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – PLACES LIMITED
OUR VIA-FERRATA ACTIVITY FILLS UP DAYS IN ADVANCE, reserve early, best is at least 1 week in advance.
Location
30-40 minutes from Tremblant resort. Approximately a 1.5-hour drive from Montreal and 2 hours from Ottawa.
Duration
Approximately 5 hours including a 40-minute walk back to the departure point.
Departures
Open from July 4 to October 25
Departures from our National Park
July 4 to August 31 (+ Sept. 5, 6, 7)
8:30 / 11:00 / 13:00
September 1 to October 12: Thursdays to Mondays
8:30 / 10:00 / 10:30
October 17, 18, 24, 25: Saturdays and Sundays
10:00 / 10:30
*For guests who choose to reserve in advance (recommended!), 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 Activity Centre.
Included
Guide, initiation, equipment and park access fees.
All our guests are automatically covered by Airmedic medical emergency helicopter evacuation, for the duration of the activity. For full details see the Airmedic page.
Please note
Consult our What to wear information page.
Conditions
Participants must wear CLOSED SPORT SHOES (no sandals) and pants (no jeans), have bug spray, sun screen, 1.5 LITRES OF WATER PER PERSON MANDATORY, and a snack. Some physical exertion required.
Minimum 14 yrs old. (Please see Family Excursion for children 10 years old and over).
Minimum height 4’7″ (1.4m). Minimum weight: 62 lbs (28kg). Max 242 lbs (110kg). Minimum 2 participants. Maximum 8 people per group. Groups larger than 8 will be split up. Expectant mothers cannot participate.
*FOR SUMMER 2020, SPECIAL CONDITIONS MAY ALSO APPLY. SEE COVID-19 TAB FOR DETAILED INFORMATION*
Prices do not include taxes or mandatory resort royalty of 3% and may be subject to change without notice. Terms and conditions.
When Should I reserve?
These are very popular activities. Reservations for weekends and vacations should be made 1 to 2 weeks in advance. For any other time, reservations should be made a few days in advance
For the canoeing. Is the river calm?
There is 1 very small set of rapids at the beginning that can be easily portaged, then current will move you along.
Can I do the self-guided canoe if it is my first time canoeing?
We don’t recommend it if you haven’t paddled a canoe before. Canoes require technique to manoeuvre. These techniques are taught on the guided tour.
Can anyone do the Via Ferrata ?
Yes, as long as you are ready for some moderate physical and balance challenges. If you can climb a ladder you should have no problem.
Is the guide always with us during the Via Ferrata ?
Yes, the guide will do the whole activity with you.
What is the difference between this and the Rouge River self guided trip?
- The Diable River is narrower with less sun.
- The Diable River is in a wilderness setting, so more chances to see wildlife. You will not be passing chalets and farms.
- The Diable River has fewer beaches.
- The Diable River has more bugs
- The Diable River is further from Tremblant resort.
There are several canot/ kayak / paddleboard activities offered in the area, see our comparison table.
Customer Reviews
>> Customer review score 96%
Customer review score is the average score of all customer review forms (french and english) submitted online. Following are the customer reviews submitted online for this season and last season.
Oct 22, 2020
Rating: 10 / 10
Comments: I have the best of the best experience with Max at Via Ferrata. Max is so courteous and fun. The activity has the perfect balance of challenge, fun, and duration.
How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.
Oct 19, 2020
Rating: 9.7 / 10
Comments: Jean Sebastien was an awesome guide! Super friendly, very professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He catered to our group of Francophones and Anglophones perfectly. He also made us feel safe and secure throughout the entire experience. Give that man a promotion! The Via Ferrata was also a good challenge, with magnificent views! The dinosaur hunt was fun too.
How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.
Oct 07, 2020
Rating: 10 / 10
How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.
Sep 03, 2020
Rating: 10 / 10
Comments: We had an amazing experience. Our guide, Maxx, was awesome!!! He made sure everyone was safe and great at starting conversations.
How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.
Sep 03, 2020
Rating: 10 / 10
Comments: We had an amazing experience. Our guide, Maxx, was awesome!!! He made sure everyone was safe and great at starting conversations.
How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.
Aug 18, 2020
Rating: 10 / 10
How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.
Aug 15, 2020
Rating: 10 / 10
How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.
Oct 11, 2019
Rating: 10 / 10
Comments: Excellent experience. Very professional guide, named Jeremy - fully bilingual - sociable and knowledgeable. We will be back to complete the intermediate trail soon!
How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.
Oct 08, 2019
Rating: 9 / 10
Comments: Our guide, Max, was great!
How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.
Sep 08, 2019
Rating: 5.3 / 10
Comments: Waters were too shallow making it a times dangerous bcs of trees and rocks in the water Especially for beginners
How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was OK, but I wouldn't do it again.
Management Response:
Our water levels vary all year in the National Park. And can even vary day to day. We use flat bottomed, plastic, river canoes that are designe to be able to scrape over sand and rock. This is simply part of river canoeing.
For beginner who may be wary of this, we recommend our Guided Canoe Discovery here https://www.tremblantactivities.com/a-tremblant-park-canoe
Aug 18, 2014
Rating: 10 / 10
Comments: Alexis was a great tour guide. Very knowledgable! Had a lot of fun!
How did your activity affect your overall vacation experience at Tremblant?
Client selected: This activity was the best part of our vacation experience.
We are taking Covid-19 seriously. We are committed to providing a safe environment for our guests & staff.
These are the steps we are taking to keep our canoe non-guided and via ferrata in Mont-Tremblant Park clean and safe:
- We are actively monitoring COVID-19 updates from the Québec Ministry of Health and will continue to adapt.
- Any employee or guest who is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms on-site, or within the past 14 days, may not participate.
- Any employee or guest who has been in contact with anyone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days, or is living with a person with symptoms, or is waiting for a test result, or has returned from a trip outside the country, may not participate.
- A physical distance of 2 metres must be maintained.
- Hygiene measures will be in place and enforced for employees and guests; hand washing,coughing into elbows, no handshaking etc. Wearing masks is recommended.
- Guided canoeing, kayaking with the loons, and our family via ferrata excursion cannot be offered during the pandemic.
- The capacity on our via ferrata departures is reduced to 6 people.
- We have reduced the number of departures per day to reduce the number of people on site.
- Equipment is used only once a day and disinfected after each use.
- We suggest you bring your own hand sanitizer.
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