Mont Tremblant Dogsledding Tour: A Hot Chocolate Review

Mont Tremblant, you see, is very much known for its stunning ski slopes and cozy village atmosphere, but did you know it also has dogsledding tours? They are quite something. Recently, like your intrepid reviewer here, I had the chance to try one of the guided dogsledding tours, complete with hot chocolate, that is. It’s quite the unique experience, especially when visiting this charming part of Quebec during the winter months.

Booking the Dogsledding Tour: A Few Things To Keep In Mind

Alright, so before you even think about hitting the trails, you need to book the dogsledding tour, right? Make sure to do it ahead of time, you see, especially if you are visiting during peak season. Popular tours, you know, fill up rather quickly. A bit of advice is to consider your group size and what everyone is able to physically handle. Most tours, you see, offer options for families and solo travelers, that’s for certain.

What’s also nice is that tour operators usually have a few packages, that they do. They cater to various experience levels. This goes from folks who have never stepped near a sled to those who may as well be seasoned mushers. The prices? Yeah, well, those depend, of course, on the length of the tour and whatever is included in the package. So, be sure to look closely at all your options, alright?

What to Expect on the Trail: Breathtaking Scenery And Happy Pups

First things first: bundle up! Really, you might want to pile on the layers, like wrapping yourself in a cozy burrito, because even though the dogs will do their best to keep your blood pumping, that Canadian winter, well, it can be super intense. Once you get going, you’ll see, you will almost instantly find yourself lost in the pretty stunning beauty of the Quebec landscape. You know, snow-covered forests, trails twisting through the woods… That kind of stuff.

The stars of the show, arguably, are the dogs. Alaskan Huskies and other breeds are bred, they are, for their stamina and love of running. The guides who will come with you often share stories about the dogs’ unique personalities. Then it gets interesting! If you have the chance, too, you know, try helping to harness them – it is that cool. They are excited to run. So, that kind of enthusiasm, well, it really is infectious, isn’t it?

Driving the Sled: A Hands-On Experience, I Mean, Sort Of

Okay, it is your turn to mush, right? You will almost certainly get to give it a shot at controlling the sled. It looks easy but it takes getting used to, as they say. Listen carefully, you know, to your guide’s instructions about how to steer and how to break – they may save you a tumble, right? The feel of gliding through the snow, powered by your team of amazing dogs? Almost nothing like it!

The connection with the animals and nature that, maybe, you will sense here? Well, it’s a really special and rather an intimate one. You will be yelling “mush” very soon too, that’s a promise. Just to clarify, while these tours sometimes let you feel like a legit dogsledder, there is not necessarily much skill involved, depending, as you may or may not want to know. Either way, it is fun. So, definitely worth doing.

The Hot Chocolate Break: Sweet Reward for a Job Well Done

Almost halfway through most tours, you will stop for a break. Ahh, yes! That’s when the hot chocolate comes out. Is that great or what? In a heated cabin or out in the open, depending, so enjoying a cup of hot chocolate in the crisp winter air? It’s very welcome! It’s quite a delightful treat.

The hot chocolate that they serve? Often it’s quite a creamy and rich, I would say, a classic version. They serve the kind of hot chocolate that almost melts into your very soul and warms it from the inside, too it’s that comforting. Don’t forget to bring marshmallows, though, if you can! Is it great? Sipping on a hot drink while looking out at snowy scenes? A moment you might want to savour, in some respects, if I am honest. Oh, yeah!

Tips for Making the Most of Your Dogsledding Tour: A Mini Guide

Bring a camera, seriously, and make sure that it is protected from the snow. Those stunning winter landscapes? You will for sure want to capture some memories, don’t you? Layer up your clothing and wear waterproof outerwear to keep yourself super warm and comfy, of course. And please, please, please, wear gloves and a hat, for goodness sake! These are essential. It keeps the feeling going throughout the experience.

What to do? Be prepared, right, to maybe get a workout. Driving the sled can sometimes be hard work. If you love dogs, for sure get involved and maybe ask the guides to help you to pet and interact with your new four-legged friends. If you want, that is. One more, and I am done: Listen to your guides. Seriously, follow the directions closely so that it will keep you safe. As you probably thought, their number one concern is, naturally, for everyone’s safety.