La Flambée des couleurs

I had been waiting a while for an opportunity and time to get up to the Laurentides, the mountains just north of Montreal. I had heard that it was really pretty to go there during the fall to see all the different colors painted over the mountains around you. I was also quite curious what would one of the biggest ski areas look like!


SO, with Natalie and her parents we decided to spend Saturday climbing up Mt. Tremblant. As you can see from the pictures, the trees had in fact turned yellow, orange, red and some had lost all of their leaves already. Maybe by next weekend many more trees will be without them. (Hopefully not! So Auli and Viki can enjoy them as well). The ski village of Tremblant, looked quite a bit like an ski resort from the Alps and was full of tourists. Although, it was understandable as it was a Saturday and the first sunny day we had seen in a while. In the link below you can see how Montreal looked like for couple of days in a row last week. http://www.theweathernetwork.com/your_weather/details/620/3269075/5/caqc0363/plpcities?ref=ugc_city_thumbs


The hike up took about 4 hours, with occasional photo opportunities and snack breaks. A total of 6.5km, up about 250 meters, didnt go without difficulties (muddy paths, keds shoes, invasion of tourists, and lack of energy) BUT we all happily made it to the top. It was really strange to sit in the ski lodge and drink hot chocolate, with out all the ski gear and snow outside. However, the views were magnificent!


Now after a french study session, readings for tomorrows classes, plate of ratatouille, several cups of tea and good music, I think its time to finally go to bed. Tomorrow another 8.30-21.30 day. Below some pics from the Mountain!


Ohh and by the way, congrats NIPWITZ for the Best Webisode award at IF3 Annecy! 

The Carpet

Chairlifts waiting for the ski season! 

We didnt encounter any bears, unfortunately

View from Tremblant

Spikes