Scenic Views · Quebec
360° Observation Tower
A three-storey wooden lookout tower near the summit of Mont Tremblant, reached by gondola or a steep hike, with 360-degree views over the Laurentians and the lake below.
What visitors say
The 360° Observation Tower stands near the top of Mont Tremblant, a short walk from the Grand Manitou summit chalet. From the upper deck the view runs all the way round: rolling Laurentian ridges, Lac Tremblant, and the resort village far below. Nearly every reviewer rates the view as the reason to go, and several say autumn colour makes it even better.
Most visitors ride the panoramic gondola up from the village and then walk about five minutes to the tower. That last stretch is short but climbs over rocks and roots, and the tower itself is all stairs. You can also hike up the mountain; one couple took about two hours and rode the gondola back down. Tremblant says the tower is free if you walk to it, but the gondola and village parking cost extra.
It suits almost anyone who can manage a short, uneven climb: families, fall-colour trips, and skiers coming back in summer to see the mountain green. Photographers get plenty to work with in every direction, and Tremblant runs other summit activities, including trails and a birds-of-prey show, nearby.
A few things to know. The top is exposed, and one hiker found it very windy and cold even in summer, so bring a layer. In warmer months another visitor warned that the bugs were bad. A recent reviewer found the route to the tower poorly signed, hard going for older visitors, and the wooden structure due for some maintenance. It's not a wheelchair-friendly stop.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 682 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.