Jackrabbit
Jackrabbit
In the Footsteps of the Famous
Jackrabbit Johansson
An 8-day trip covering the East, West, and North routes of the Laurentians.
Named in honour of the famous Hermann “Jackrabbit” Smith-Johansson, the Norwegian pioneer behind many of our slopes, join us on an epic nine-day skiing adventure that
will take you on a journey through our three routes: the East, the West and the North.
Combined with the very best accommodation available and private transfers throughout your stay,
this itinerary will ensure you make the most of your time with us.
Jackrabbit Tour — 8 days
Itinerary and accommodation
Summary
- 7 Days in the Laurentians
- 6 days of skiing and 1 day of relaxation
- Departure from and return to Montreal (hotel or airport)
Difficulty level
- A challenging trail for intermediate cross-country skiers
Hourly
Day 1
- Meet at your hotel in Montreal
- Departure by minibus for Val-David.
- Visit the heart of the village of Val-David on foot.
- Ski in the footsteps of the Gillespie family between Val-David and Val-Morin over 13 km.
- 3 kilometers of shared trails (classic cross-country skiing and nordic skiing).
- Backcountry nordic skiing in the Val-David-Val-Morin regional park and in the Far Hills sector.
Dinner and overnight stay in Val-Morin.
Day 2
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Ski from Val-Morin to Sainte-Adèle over nearly 20 km.
- Travel across multiple lakes with breathtaking views
- Take the Jackrabbit Johannsen and Eddy Fortier trails.
- Enjoy a dinner surrounded by nature near Émile Cochand’s former chalet.
- Progress on cross-country skiing on the P’tit Train du Nord over 4 kilometers.
Dinner and overnight stay in Sainte-Adèle.
Day 3
- Explore 17 km of beautiful nordic skiing in maple and birch forests (293 m of elevation gain)
- Start your day by crossing the beautiful Lake Sainte-Marie.
- Ski La Canadienne, a true off-trail cross-country ski trail leading to Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts.
- End your day at the Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts Regional Park.
- Enjoy a group meal, before retiring to your pod
Dinner and overnight stay in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts.
Day 4
- Spend the day skiing through beautiful birch glades (18.5km and 486 m of elevation gain)
- Cross Lake Theodore while taking in the scenery.
- Enjoy stunning views as you pass through the valleys
- Finish back on the Morin Heights nordic ski network for a (easy) roller-coaster finish!
Lodging and supper in Saint-Sauveur.
Day 5
- A day of rest and relaxation.
- Tour of the village of Saint-Sauveur.
- Spa option available.
- There are a multitude of boutiques, art galleries, and stores.
- Visit the excellent Laurentian Ski Museum, where your guide will tell you more about Jackrabbit.
Lodging and supper in Saint-Sauveur.
Day 6
- Transfer to Montagne Grise (45 min).
- A 14.50 km ski run with a 518 m elevation gain.
- Hike to the summit of Montagne Grise (5.5 km).
- Dinner at a mountain hut halfway through the hike (8 km).
- The return trip is mostly downhill to complete the loop (7 km).
- Transfer to Farouche, nestled in the heart of the boreal forest.
- Dinner served in the comfort of the inn.
Dinner and overnight stay in Mont-Tremblant.
Day 7
- Transfer to your departure point (approx. 20 min) at Mont-Tremblant Station.
- A 15.20 km ski run with an elevation gain of 780 m.
- Hike up the Johannsen Trail (7.5 km), created by Jackrabbit.
- Dinner at the summit of Pic Johannsen.
- A long descent through the woods of the Toit des Laurentides (3.4 km, 345 m of descent).
- Shuttle transfer to Le Farouche (about 10 minutes).
Dinner and overnight stay in Mont-Tremblant.
Day 8
- Morning transfer in Montreal (airport or hotel).
Exclusions
- Backcountry nordic ski equipment
- Daypack, evening suitcase and personal belongings
- Beverages (beer, wine and sodas)
- Travel insurance
- Guide tips
Inclusions
- 7 nights' lodging with meals included
- Lunch and Dinner on Day 1
- All meals on days 2–4
- Lunch on Day 5
- All meals on days 6–7
- Lunch on Day 8
- Minivan and driver
- All associated access fees
- $150 donation to SOPAIR for the maintenance and preservation of the heritage cross-country ski trail network
Pricing
Private group
Prices vary depending on group size.
Contact us for pricing.
Contact us for pricing.
Dates
- On request. Availability during the week and at the weekend
Reservation
Guided tours of the Jackrabbit Route are operated by Windigo Aventure.
