XC near Tremblant?

[ling]

I seem to recall the Laurentien region is pretty well known as a xc mecca of the northeast. But I'm having trouble finding specific information on where the trails are etc.

I notice a few on this board are from that area. Perhaps you can point me to the right source? Or just suggest where to go?

Looking for blue/black level trails, 15-20km loop give or take. Good view would be a bonus.

 

[SkiBam]

Check out this: https://www.laurentides.com/en/cross-country-skiing-and-snowshoeing-laurentians.

Depends what kind of skiing you're looking for. There are centres near Tremblant, but many excellent ones that are an hour away (or less). Some centres have more flat stuff, others more hills. There's backcountry available but you have to know where to find it - and be able to ski it! Maybe best to check out individual centres' websites. If you have specific questions, I'll provide what info I can.

 

[ling]

Strictly groomed trails, classic only.

Will look into the various centers. Which one would have the most blue & rolling trails that I should look first?

 

[SkiBam]

Hard to say. There are really so many. Parc des Campeurs at Ste-Agathe has some lovely rolling trails. In general, I would say the Morin-Heights trails are more difficult. The St. Bernard centre near Tremblant has some easy stuff, I think. Also in the Parc Tremblant, the centre at lac Monroe has some nice trails. Where do you plan to stay? You might want to check out places closish to there.

 

[ling]

Plan to stay in Tremblant, mixing downhill and xc.

I looked at their trail map online. It seems it's either mostly green or mostly black (valley and mountains?) Nothing in between...

I don't much like greens (too flat, have to work all the time with no downhill to rest), and I prefer not to do all black day after day after day (ok, maybe only 2 days) either -- have to plow to slow down on the descend.

Trying to look for a balance, preferably rolling hills, with a bit of ups and downs but not climbing mountains. I know, picky, picky, picky... Just thought you might know off the top of your head.