Old Quebec in snow, then the Laurentian slopes
This is leg 1 of 1, the opening leg.
Travel leg · Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant
Québec City to Mont-Tremblant
Québec City and Mont-Tremblant sit about 267 km (166 mi) apart in a straight line, with Mont-Tremblant to the west. It is leg 1 of 1 on our Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant itinerary, a 6-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 267 km · 166 mi
- Est. road distance
- 320–374 km
- Est. drive time
- 3 h 15 min – 5 h 45 min
- Direction
- Heading west
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 320–374 km (199–232 mi) of road and 3 h 15 min – 5 h 45 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
Fly into Quebec City (YQB) or Montreal (YUL). Old Quebec is walkable; the Funiculaire links the Upper and Lower Town. Rent a car for Montmorency Falls (15 min) and the Hotel de Glace (25 min). Quebec City to Mont-Tremblant is about 4 hrs via Highway 40 and Highway 15/117; Montreal to Mont-Tremblant is about 1 hr 30 min. Winter tires are required by law in Quebec from December 1 to March 15, and rental cars have them.
Open Québec City → Mont-Tremblant directions in Google Maps ↗
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Mont-Tremblant
Eastern Canada's big ski mountain and its lit-up village; 3 nights.
Mont Tremblant ski area
The highest skiable peak in the Laurentians, with over 100 runs on four sides and a gondola from the village.
Tremblant Pedestrian Village
Car-free village of colorful buildings climbing the base of the mountain, hung with wreaths and lights in December.
Chapelle Saint-Bernard
Small white wooden chapel from 1942 at the foot of the village, decorated for Christmas services.
Lac Tremblant
Long glacial lake below the mountain, frozen and snow-covered through most of winter.
Microbrasserie La Diable
Long-running village brewpub making its own beers, the classic apres-ski stop with burgers and sausages.
Fairmont Tremblant
Ski-in, ski-out hotel at the top of the village, with an indoor-outdoor pool and the slopes at the door.
Before you leave Québec City
Walled French city in snow; 3 nights for the Upper and Lower Town and the Christmas market.
Château Frontenac & Dufferin Terrace
Landmark hotel above a boardwalk with sweeping views of the St. Lawrence.
Quartier Petit Champlain
Narrow lower-town lanes of boutiques and bistros under the cliff, reached by funicular or Breakneck Stairs.
Plains of Abraham
Battlefields park where the 1759 battle was fought, now lawns and lookouts over the river.
On this curated route
Where Québec City → Mont-Tremblant sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Mont-Tremblant to Québec City is the same 267 km in a straight line, heading east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
Average daytime highs at both ends stay within 1°C of each other all year, so you can pack the same way for both.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Québec City high | -7° | -5° | -1° | 8° | 17° | 22° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 12° | 4° | -3° |
| Mont-Tremblant high | -8° | -6° | -1° | 8° | 17° | 22° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 11° | 3° | -4° |
| Québec City rain | 66 | 64 | 72 | 93 | 95 | 113 | 123 | 108 | 109 | 119 | 90 | 95 |
| Mont-Tremblant rain | 83 | 71 | 82 | 96 | 93 | 106 | 99 | 96 | 98 | 115 | 93 | 104 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Mont-Tremblant month guides.
Québec City to Mont-Tremblant: questions travelers ask
How far is Québec City from Mont-Tremblant?
Québec City is about 267 km (166 mi) from Mont-Tremblant in a straight line, with Mont-Tremblant to the west. By road, we estimate 320–374 km (199–232 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Québec City to Mont-Tremblant?
An estimated 3 h 15 min – 5 h 45 min, assuming 320–374 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Québec City to Mont-Tremblant?
Our Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant itinerary includes this leg. Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant runs about 6 days across 2 stops, best in Late Nov – Mar.
Getting to Québec City
- Québec City to Charlevoix 104 km
- Montréal to Québec City 232 km
Guides for both ends
- Québec City travel guide
- Québec City weather best time to visit
- Mont-Tremblant travel guide
- Mont-Tremblant weather best time to visit
Mont-Tremblant by month
Plan Québec City → Mont-Tremblant with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.