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Dogsledding - Nordic Adventure

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Overview

On our Nordic adventure Tremblant dogsledding, you will ride through forest terrain with wide open fields. It is a fun outdoor activities and a great way to enjoy winter with your family!

Included

45 minutes from Tremblant Resort

Approx. 1h on the trail

Dog treats

Hot chocolate

Helmets (provided and required)

Private VIP: hot soup, bread, beer or wine and hot chocolate

Private VIP: snowshoe hike before or after the activity (equipment included)

Excluded

Transport from Tremblant resort

Clothing for winter

Gratuities

Important information

When should I reserve?

These are very popular activities. Reservations for weekends and vacations should be made 1 to 2 weeks in advance. For any other time, reservations should be made a few days in advance.

How is this dogsledding activity different from the others?

See our Dogsled Comparison Table.

How should we be dressed?

Consult our What to wear information page.

How many people can go on one sled?

We usually configure 2 adults per sled (one driver, one passenger). Children between 3 and 11 years old go with the guides for safety reasons. Configuration also depends on the weather and snow conditions.

Is it hard on the dogs?

These dogs are working dogs who are bred to pull and run in a cold environment. They are trained and fed properly to be able to do it well. They like pulling a sled as much as a retriever likes fetching a stick. This will become obvious just before the ride starts. Feel free to ask your guide anything you want about sled dogs… learning about the dogs is an interesting part of the experience.

Do we drive our own sled?

Yes, participants that are 14 years old and over and a minimum of 90lbs will have a chance to drive the sled, depending on the conditions.

Is it hard?

This activity can be strenuous for drivers. As a driver you are part of the team, so when the climbs are steep the driver will have to get off and walk, jog or even help push the sled.

Can we pet the dogs?

Yes, at the end of the ride, you get to pet and reward them.

How fast do dog sled go?

On average, a well-trained team can maintain speeds between 10 to 20 miles per hour (16 to 32 kilometers per hour) during a run.

Do dogs enjoy dogsledding?

Dogsledding can be an enjoyable and fulfilling activity for sled dogs that are well-trained, properly cared for, and have a strong bond with their musher.

Highlights

More information

On our Nordic adventure Tremblant dogsledding activity, you will greet our team in our yurt for the safety briefing before heading out to meet your team of eager sled dogs. Before the departure, our guides will decide positions on the sleds : if you have a particular position request, please make it known to our guide when you arrive. Adults will be teamed up : there will be 1 driver and 1 or 2 passengers per sled. Adults will usually, but not always, drive their own dog sled with an adult passenger. Passengers and drivers from the same sled can switch places half way through the excursion. Children may be required to ride as passengers on the guides’ sleds or ride on parents' sled.

When everyone is ready, you’ll take off at top speed, riding over wide open fields before heading into more wooded and winding, hilly terrain. The ride offers a bit of a physical and technical challenge, but is still good for beginners. At the end of the activity, you'll have the chance to thank your team and give the dogs treats. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served! You will have the chance to chat with the guides about the world of dog sledding.

Get a private VIP tour!

Our Nordic Private tour lets you live a VIP dog sledding experience. This tour is for groups of 2 to 6 people and is approximately 1 hour.

You will arrive just before 12:00, and start with a hot soup, bread, beer or wine in our warm yurt. After lunch, you will get ready for you tour with a short security briefing before heading out to meet your eager team of dogs. When everyone is in place, you will take off with dogs pulling at top speed! You will ride over wooded and winding, hilly terrain with wide open fields and near frozen lakes. It offers a bit of a physical and technical challenge, but still good for beginners. At the end of your adventure you will return to our heated yurt for hot chocolate.

You can also choose to take a snowshoe hike on the beautiful wooded trails on the property before or after the activity. Equipment is included.

Safety, ethics, and animal health information for our operation: Read about our operating standards and Code of ethics.

Know before you book:

OUR DOG SLEDDING FILLS UP WEEKS IN ADVANCE FOR HOLIDAY WEEKS (Christmas, President’s Week, School Breaks) AND WEEKENDS. MAKE SURE TO RESERVE EARLY.

Dogsledding is a sport. Participants will be active during the ride.

For the safety of all participants, our guides are responsible for assigning the sleds, and half of the adults in your group will probably be required to drive the sled themselves.

Expectant mothers cannot participate.

Children 3-11 will ride with the guide.

3 years old minimum.

Maximum 3 child per departure.

Minimum 14 years old and 90 lbs/41 kg to drive.

Maximum weight 450 lbs/204 kg. per sleigh.

Know before you go:

Please dress appropriately for dogsledding. See our What to wear section.

Guests should be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.

Additional information :

Our base is 45 minutes from Tremblant ski resort. Approximately a 2h30 drive from Montreal and Ottawa.

Duration: Approximately 1h on the trails.

If you are doing the activity with friends or family, please book all under 1 reservation for the total amount of participants. This assures you will be placed together in sleds.

Dog sledding is a sport and requires some physical exertion. Drivers will need to run alongside the sled to help the dogs on occasion.

For guests who choose to reserve in advance (recommended), directions to meeting points will be provided in your reservation by email. Otherwise, directions will be handed to you when you reserve at The Activity Centre.

Prices do not include taxes or mandatory resort royalty of 3% and may be subject to change without notice.