Circuit Mont-Tremblant
Circuit Mont-Tremblant at a glance
- Location
- Mont-Tremblant, Quebec
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 4.218 km (2.621 mi)
- Turns
- 17
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 1964
- Owner
- 11938053 Canada Inc.
- Address
- 1281 Chemin du Village
- Phone
- +1 819-425-5700
- Website
- pistemonttremblant.com
Track map and layout
Circuit Mont-Tremblant winds through wooded, hilly terrain in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains, close to the base of the Mont-Tremblant ski resort. The full course strings together 17 corners with meaningful elevation change as it follows the natural contours of the land, giving it a flowing, old-school character shared with a handful of other classic 1960s-era North American road courses. Shorter North and South configurations allow club events and driver-training programs to run at lower cost and intensity than the full circuit. Today the track operates primarily as a private members' club and race-school venue rather than a major-series host, and its layout and scenic setting remain largely as they were when Formula 1 visited in the late 1960s.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix / full course | 4.22 km | 17-turn full circuit |
| North Course | 2.46 km | 12-turn shorter configuration used for club events |
| South Course | 1.91 km | 7-turn shorter configuration used for club events |
Events and race weekends
Circuit Mont-Tremblant hosted the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix twice, in 1968 and 1970, the latter marking Tyrrell's debut as a constructor. It was also a regular stop for Can-Am, Trans-Am and USAC IndyCar racing through the 1960s and 70s, and later hosted Champ Car in the 2000s. Today the circuit runs mainly as a private members' club (Club Mont Tremblant) with public track days, driver-training programs including the long-running Jim Russell Racing Driver School, and occasional vintage and club racing weekends rather than a full professional-series calendar.
Getting there and parking
The circuit is about 130 km north of Montreal in the Laurentian Mountains, close to the village of Mont-Tremblant and its ski resort. Almost all visitors drive from Montreal, since there is no rail or scheduled transit service to the area.
- Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) · about 105 min drive
- Mont-Tremblant International Airport (YTM) · about 20 min drive
Parking
On-site parking is available for club and track-day events; the facility is small-scale compared with major-series venues, so parking is straightforward outside peak weekends.
Combine a visit with the Mont-Tremblant resort area, which offers lodging, dining and activities year-round regardless of the track's event schedule.
Hotels and camping near Circuit Mont-Tremblant
Most visitors stay in the Mont-Tremblant resort village, a short drive from the circuit, which offers a wide range of hotels, condos and restaurants built around the ski and lake resort. Because the circuit operates mainly as a private club rather than a spectator venue, lodging pressure is far lower than at major race tracks, though resort rooms can still book up during ski season and summer weekends.
Where to look
The pedestrian village at Station Mont Tremblant and the town of Mont-Tremblant offer the closest hotel and condo options; Saint-Jovite (Ville de Mont-Tremblant's other core) is a short drive away.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Circuit Mont-Tremblant is run primarily as a private members' driving club, Club Mont Tremblant, offering members regular lapping days through the season; the circuit also runs public track days and hosts the long-established Jim Russell Racing Driver School, whose alumni include Jacques Villeneuve and Lance Stroll. Non-members can access the track through scheduled public lapping days and driving-school programs rather than unrestricted open-lapping access.
Who runs days here
Spectator guide
As a smaller-scale, mostly private venue, Circuit Mont-Tremblant does not have the large grandstands or general-admission infrastructure of major professional circuits; spectating is mainly limited to club racing weekends and open-house events, where viewing is informal around the paddock and trackside fencing.
Seating
No permanent large grandstands; viewing at club events is generally informal trackside and paddock access.
Weather
- June-September: warm Laurentian summer, highs typically in the low-to-mid 20s °C (70s °F)
History of Circuit Mont-Tremblant
A 1960s classic in the Laurentians
Circuit Mont-Tremblant opened in August 1964 near the village of Saint-Jovite in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains, close to the Mont-Tremblant ski resort. Its original layout was extended within a year to just over 4 km, giving the track the flowing, elevation-rich character that has defined it ever since. Built on wooded, rolling terrain, it quickly earned a reputation as one of the most scenic and demanding road courses in North America.
Formula 1 and the golden era of sports car racing
The circuit hosted the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix twice, in 1968 and 1970, alternating the race with Mosport before Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve became the sport's permanent Canadian home. The 1970 race is remembered as the F1 constructor debut of Tyrrell. Beyond Formula 1, Mont-Tremblant was a fixture of the Can-Am and Trans-Am series through the late 1960s and 1970s and later welcomed USAC IndyCar and, decades on, Champ Car racing in the 2000s.
From spectator venue to private club
As major professional series moved to larger, more modern facilities, Circuit Mont-Tremblant transitioned toward its present identity as a private members' driving club and driver-development venue. The circuit has long hosted the Jim Russell Racing Driver School, established in 1969, whose graduates include future F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve and, more recently, Lance Stroll. Ownership changed hands in 2022, and today the track combines Club Mont Tremblant membership lapping days, public track days, corporate events and occasional vintage and club racing, preserving one of Canada's oldest road courses for a new generation of drivers.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Circuit Mont-Tremblant?+
The full circuit is 4.218 km (2.621 miles) long with 17 turns; shorter North (2.46 km) and South (1.91 km) configurations are also used.
Did Formula 1 race at Circuit Mont-Tremblant?+
Yes, it hosted the Canadian Grand Prix in 1968 and 1970 before the race moved permanently to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.
Can the public drive Circuit Mont-Tremblant?+
Yes, the circuit runs public track days and driver-training programs including the Jim Russell Racing Driver School, alongside its members-only Club Mont Tremblant lapping days.
Is Circuit Mont-Tremblant a private club?+
Yes, it now operates primarily as a private members' driving club, Club Mont Tremblant, though it also offers public track days and hosts occasional club and vintage racing events.
How far is Circuit Mont-Tremblant from Montreal?+
The circuit is about 130 km (roughly 90 minutes to two hours by car) north of Montreal in the Laurentian Mountains.
Other tracks nearby
- Autodrome Saint-Eustache · 85 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Montreal Street Circuit (Montreal ePrix) · 111 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve · 114 km · street circuit
- Sanair Super Speedway · 152 km · dormant
- Circuit Trois-Rivières (GP3R) · 159 km · street circuit
- Calabogie Motorsports Park · 188 km · road course
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.