The short answer
Ski Mont Blanc has not announced its 2026-27 opening date yet. Third-party ski sites project Friday, December 4, 2026, and the last three seasons opened between November 29 and December 6, conditions permitting.
Opening dates depend on temperatures and snowmaking. We will update this page as soon as Ski Mont Blanc confirms its date. All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Opening date 2026-27
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Official date | Not announced yet (as of November 11, 2026). We will update this page as soon as Ski Mont Blanc confirms it. |
| Projected opening | Friday, December 4, 2026, according to OnTheSnow. Projected |
| Projected closing | Sunday, April 11, 2027, according to OnTheSnow. Projected |
| Typical season | December to April, about 130 days, according to Ski Mont Blanc. Confirmed |
| Where | Ski Mont Blanc, 1006 Route 117, Mont-Blanc, QC J0T 2G0 (exit 107 on Route 117) |
Sources: OnTheSnow and Ski Mont Blanc mountain info.
Ski Mont Blanc is a family ski hill in the Laurentians, on Route 117 just south of Mont-Tremblant. It has been welcoming skiers since 1957. Like every ski area in Quebec, it opens once the weather is cold enough to make snow, so the exact date is usually confirmed only a short time before opening day.
Until then, the best guide is history. Over the last three seasons, Mont Blanc opened between November 29 and December 6, each time a few days after Tremblant. With Tremblant planning to open on Thursday, November 26, 2026, an opening in late November or the first week of December is a reasonable expectation, but it is not confirmed.
Check before you drive. Ski Mont Blanc posts its opening hours and ski conditions on its website. Check them the day before, especially early in the season.
History
| Season | Mont Blanc opening | Tremblant opening |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Not announced. Projected Friday, December 4, 2026. Projected | Thursday, November 26, 2026 Announced |
| 2025-26 | Saturday, November 29, 2025 (closed April 12, 2026) Confirmed | Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
| 2024-25 | Friday, December 6, 2024 (closed April 13, 2025) Confirmed | Thursday, November 28, 2024 |
| 2023-24 | Saturday, December 2, 2023 Confirmed | Thursday, November 23, 2023 |
Sources: Zone.Ski 2025-26, Zone.Ski 2024-25, SkiCentral and Tremblant.
The pattern is consistent: Tremblant opens first, usually on the fourth Thursday of November, and Mont Blanc follows a few days later, often on a Friday or Saturday. The gap was 9 days in 2023, 8 days in 2024 and only 2 days in 2025. If you are planning an early-season trip before Mont Blanc confirms its date, a chalet in Mont-Blanc lets you ski Tremblant first and switch to Mont Blanc as soon as it opens.
At a glance
Sources: Ski Mont Blanc mountain info and skimontblanc.com.
| Trail level | Number of trails |
|---|---|
| Easy | 8 |
| Difficult | 11 |
| Very difficult | 19 |
| Extremely difficult | 5 |
Source: Ski Mont Blanc mountain info. The mountain also has 2 snow parks, a ski school, equipment rental and evening skiing.
Mont Blanc grew over the years: the Mont-Faustin ski area was added in 1981 and the Mont-Blanc Nord side in 1991, according to Wikipedia. The town around it, long known as Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré, officially became Mont-Blanc in 2022, so you may still see both names on maps and signs.
Compare
| Topic | Ski Mont Blanc | Tremblant |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 opening | Not announced, projected December 4, 2026 | Thursday, November 26, 2026, conditions permitting |
| Size | 43 trails, 210 m vertical, 7 lifts | A much larger resort, with a summit at 875 m |
| Feel | Family ski hill, local atmosphere | Big destination resort with a pedestrian village |
| Evening skiing | Yes, check the schedule | See Tremblant's opening hours |
| Lift tickets | Mont Blanc tickets and passes | Tremblant tickets, Ikon Pass destination |
For Tremblant dates, prices and tips, see our Mont-Tremblant ski season guide.
Many of our guests do both. Mont Blanc is a relaxed choice for families, beginners and evening sessions, while Tremblant offers more terrain and the village experience. Staying in Mont-Blanc puts you minutes from Mont Blanc and close enough to Tremblant for a day trip.
Save the dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Tremblant opening day, conditions permitting. Announced |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Last day of Mont Blanc's 5-tickets-for-the-price-of-4 promo (limited quantities). Confirmed |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | Winter tires become mandatory on Quebec-registered vehicles, rental cars included, until March 15. Confirmed |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Projected Mont Blanc opening day. Projected |
| Sun, Apr 11, 2027 | Projected Mont Blanc closing day. Projected |
Sources: Tremblant, Ski Mont Blanc, Gouvernement du Québec and OnTheSnow.
Where to stay
HM Vacation Rentals manages several chalets a few minutes from Ski Mont Blanc. Drive times below come from each listing. All sleep up to 8 guests. Two have a private hot tub for after a day on the slopes, and one has lake access.
Plan like a local
Ski Mont Blanc's best ticket deal of the year, 5 tickets for the price of 4, ends on November 27, 2026, and quantities are limited. See pass rates.
The opening date is usually confirmed shortly before. Check skimontblanc.com and the opening hours page before you go.
If you arrive for Tremblant's opening on November 26, you can switch to Mont Blanc as soon as it opens. Both are close to our Mont-Blanc chalets.
Mont Blanc offers evening skiing. Check the schedule, since early-season hours can differ from the rest of the winter.
They are mandatory from December 1, but snow often arrives in the Laurentians before then.
Early-season mornings are cold. A chalet with a private hot tub is the best way to warm up after the first runs.
For townhouse owners
There are many townhouses around Ski Mont Blanc. We already manage one: a 3-bedroom townhouse with lake access, 5 minutes from the slopes according to its listing, that sleeps 8 guests. If you own a unit in a complex like this one, we know the layout, the guests it attracts and how to keep it booked through ski season and summer.
For chalet owners
Winter is the busiest season for chalets near Mont Blanc and Tremblant. The homes that earn the most are ready before the lifts start turning.
HM Vacation Rentals takes care of pricing, guest care, cleaning, maintenance and compliance for owners in Mont-Blanc and within about 30 minutes of Mont-Tremblant.
FAQ
Ski Mont Blanc has not announced its 2026-27 opening date yet. OnTheSnow projects Friday, December 4, 2026, and the last three seasons opened between November 29 and December 6, conditions permitting.
Ski Mont Blanc opened the 2025-26 season on Saturday, November 29, 2025, and closed on April 12, 2026. The season before, it opened on Friday, December 6, 2024.
After. In each of the last three seasons, Mont Blanc opened 2 to 9 days after Tremblant. Tremblant plans to open on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Ski Mont Blanc has 43 trails on 3 sides, with 7 lifts, a 210 m vertical drop and 118 acres of skiable terrain. It counts 8 easy, 11 difficult, 19 very difficult and 5 extremely difficult trails.
Yes. Ski Mont Blanc offers evening skiing. Check its opening hours page for the current schedule.
Yes. Ski Mont Blanc presents itself as a family ski hill and has easy trails, magic carpets, a ski school and equipment rental.
Ski Mont Blanc is at 1006 Route 117 in Mont-Blanc, Quebec, in the Laurentians, just south of Mont-Tremblant. Take exit 107 on Route 117. The town was called Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carre until 2022.
The season usually runs from December to April, about 130 days. OnTheSnow projects a closing date of April 11, 2027. Last season closed on April 12, 2026.
Yes. HM Vacation Rentals manages a 3-bedroom townhouse with lake access in Mont-Blanc, 5 minutes from the slopes according to its listing, along with chalets nearby. Owners of townhouses or chalets in Mont-Blanc can request a free revenue estimate.
HM Vacation Rentals manages chalets and a townhouse in Mont-Blanc, 5 to 7 minutes from the slopes according to each listing. Each sleeps up to 8 guests, and two have a private hot tub.
