Resort height: 265m
The mountains
There are pistes cut through the trees on two sides of Tremblant's 'mountain' - which is more of a muscular hill than anything approaching an Alp. The south face drops down into the village, and is busier, while the north face holds the quieter pistes and better snow.
The easy top-to-bottom trails you'll find on both the north and south faces are a key part of Tremblant's attraction. These trails give beginners the chance to try their turns on a longer, more sustained run once they've learnt the basics on the nursery slopes, down by the village.
There are more expert runs here - through the trees and over moguls - as well as a highly-rated terrain park. But the idea of advanced British skiers and snowboarders coming here when they could fly a bit further to Whistler or Jackson Hole, or tackle the Alps, is nuts.
Getting there
It's a seven-hour flight from the UK (in other words, not much shorter than it is to the larger, more varied resorts of the Canadian and American west). The transfer to Tremblant from Montreal takes 90 minutes.
Rating: 
6/10
Après-ski
Weekends in Tremblant can be lively, when the locals pile in for a bit of RnR. The P'tit Caribou and the Shack are both packed on Friday and Saturday nights. When it comes to restaurants, you'll be spoilt for choice. Fine dining comes courtesy of Aux Truffes (for truffle and foie-gras dishes), and Loup Garou at the grand Fairmont hotel. For something more laid back, the brew pub La Diable is the place to go.
Rating: 
8/10
Non-skiers
In many ways, Tremblant is more a resort for non-skiers than skiers, with its summer golfing scene the real reason for its success. In winter, there's a host of activities too - from cross-country skiing to spa-ing and shopping, with trips into Montreal a must. The only drawback is the cold. In mid-winter, temperatures below -20C are not uncommon.
Rating: 
5/10
Cost of living
Packages aren't as cheap as you'd expect, given the limited skiing on offer - although accommodation is of a high standard. The Canadian dollar's strength isn't helping either.
Rating: 
7/10
Attractiveness of the resort
Provided you don't want to see any proper mountains on your ski holiday, Tremblant is a lovely place - very well planned, civilised, convenient, and surrounded by thick forests.
