Imagine the view from your treehouse; where adults can feel like kids again and children’s dreams of sleeping in a treehouse can come true. Immerse yourself in nature and fresh air of the Laurentians without foregoing the creature comforts of home.
Plenty of activities are available in all seasons. In winter explore the trails of Parc Eco des Laurentides on snowshoe or cross-country skis, then have a campfire. In summer stroll down to the lake for a refreshing dip, cast a rod with your kids, float out on a canoe, picnic in the sun, or just hang out!
20 waterfront treehouses
Our treehouses are located in two distinct sectors on the two sides of Lac Cordon,
Lakeside East (Treehouses 1-10) and
Lakeside West (Treehouses 11-20). All are built to blend in to their natural environment with southern orientations to maximize sunlight and an abundance of windows allow you to enjoy the natural surroundings even when you are inside.
Lakeside East (Treehouses 1-10)
Treehouses are very close to the water’s edge
Views of the forest and the lake
Easier to access than Lakeside West
Gets sun from mid-morning to end day
3 small shared docks
The closest treehouse is a 10 minute walk from the parking /reception, the furthest is 20 minutes
Easier to transport baggage by canoe
Canoe paddle time is about 8 minutes.
Lakeside West (Treehouses 11-20)
Built on a higher ground, some perched on a cliff
Views of the forest and over the lake
Harder to walk to than Lakeside East
Treehouses are a bit further and uphill from the water’s edge
Gets sun all day
One large shared dock and a private dock for Treehouse 20
All treehouses are about 22 minutes walk from the parking/reception
We recommend transporting baggage by the trail rather than by canoe (There is a steep hill to access the treehouses from the dock)
Canoe paddle time is about 12 minutes
A unique experience
We offer
20 comfortable and well-equipped living spaces in a unique back-country environment (walking access only, no electricity). Get ready for a unique wilderness experience where your participation is required to get settled in, but it’s well worth the effort. It’s an adventure that is a little bit like camping, a little bit like glamping, and a lot like
nothing else you’ve ever tried! Treehouses are all
insulated, heated with wood, furnished with comfortable beds and are equipped for cooking. They all have a sunny terrace, an outside fire pit and a picnic table. Outhouses are located a short distance from each treehouse.
Our Tremblant Treehouses are nestled on the edge of a lake in a
2000 acre protected regional park, the Parc Eco des Laurentides, with 36km of walking trails, 4 lakes, wetlands and a 1km boardwalk crossing a lake providing magnificent views, and plenty of fantastic places to picnic.
Sustainability
We respect the environment and to apply Leave no Trace principles.
We have certified our eco-responsible measures with Les Pages Vertes.
We are now 100% carbon-neutral for all of our greenhouse gas emissions.
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Park fees
Park fees are also charged separately by the not-for-profit regional Parc Eco des Laurentides. You must pay online prior to arrival on a per night basis (not per day). At time of writing these were $ 10 for adult, free for child (0-17 years), 7$ for senior (60 yrs+). Taxes included.
Check-in
Check-in hours are 14h30 to 17h (15h30 to 19h Fridays). You can arrive in the morning before your check-in, or stay after your check-out until the end of the day, and enjoy the park. Late check-ins - there will be no-one to check you in...no problem, just call 1-819-321-0808 and we will check-you in by phone and arrange to leave you what you need. There are also late check-in instructions posted outside the reception building.
*Refundable Damage deposit of $190 will be required at check-in by credit card only (not debit).
Check-out
Check-out hours are 9h to 11h at reception.
*Christmas holidays: Normal hours except Dec 25th (where there will be no check-ins or check-outs and no services offered) and Jan 1st (where there will be no check-outs).
Baggages
You must be prepared for your stay. PACK LIGHT the treehouses are well equipped so you don’t have to bring much.
YOU WILL TRANSPORT YOUR OWN BAGGAGE ON A HIKING TRAIL, A DISTANCE OF 200-1000 METERS (12-20 minutes). Each treehouse has access to 1 small cart and 1 large cart in summer OR 2 large toboggans in winter. Backpacks make transport easier. Wear appropriate footwear. Canoes are available for rent, and can be used for transport of baggage(Lakeside East only), 8 minutes paddling.
*Please note that during the winter, you will have to clear your driveway (a snow shovel is provided).
Treehouses include
1 to 2 double beds and 2 to 4 singles (mattresses only, you must bring your own sleeping bag and pillow)
Wood burning stove (1 bag of ecologs per night for heating is included mid-October to end of April only. Carbon offset wood is for sale on site. You can also bring ecologs) If you do not know how to use a slow-burning wood stove please view this video
Kitchenette with sink
All necessary equipment for cooking and serving meals
2 burner propane stove for cooking (propane for sale at reception)
Propane BBQ (except in winter) (propane for sale at reception)
It is not necessary to buy or bring water. We have drinking water and containers available at the reception-pavilion
60L cooler
For baggage transport, 1 small cart: and 1 large cart in summer OR 2 large toboggans in winter. In summer, you can also choose to transport your bags by renting a canoe
1-2 ceiling lights (when connected to powerpack battery, available for rent at reception, can also be used for cel phone charging)
Outside: open campfire pit, picnic table, grey water disposal., dry toilets(outhouses)(showers and bathroom are at the reception pavilion)
*All the treehouses are
NON-SMOKING.
What to bring
Packing light means less to transport. Your bags, food, wood and water will be heavy
Do not bring wood unless it is a manufactured log or commercially packaged(kiln dried). Moving firewood, even just a few kilometers, can spread invasive insects and diseases to our forests and is no longer allowed in the Province. Sustainably harvested, carbon-offset firewood is available for purchase at the Reception. Fallen and standing trees, dead or alive, are home to birds insects and animals, so leave them intact. They recycle nutrients back into the environment through decomposition. Stripping branches from standing or fallen trees also detracts from an area's natural appearance.
Sleeping bags (3 season) & pillows
Food & beverages: A well-stocked depanneur is located at park entrance, but is only open in summer. Closest grocery store is 25 minutes from the site
It is not necessary to buy or bring water. Drinking water is available at the reception building. Lake water is located near your treehouse and may be purified or boiled for drinking water. Note: Bottled water is discouraged due to landfill waste that it generates, and the additional weight you will have to carry
Flashlights and batteries
Toiletries; biodegradable & phosphate free, and towels
Appropriate footwear for living in the forest
Slippers to keep your treehouse clean & dry
Your own snowshoes or micro-spikes or rent from our reception
Note: Repackage food to minimize waste. YOU MUST PACK OUT WHAT YOU PACK IN.
Available at reception: Pavilion-reception - Optional extras ($)
As part of our commitment to SUSTAINABILITY, we charge for consumables as well as optional items to encourage responsible consumption. Feel free to bring them FROM HOME. We include dozens of items free, but there are 8 we will CHARGE EXTRA for if you need them. Here's what you can get (credit and debit only, no cash):
Battery pack (7 volts) : 7$ for2 nights
Propane (16 oz): 8.50$
Treehouse kit (see below)
Rental of canoe and snowshoes or micro-spikes
Sleeping bag
Ice (for the provided cooler)
Firewood(carbon offset) with kindling and newspaper for sale. Winter only: from Oct 10th when 5 degrees and below, 1 package of eco-logs provided per night. Wood brought from home must be manufactured log or commercially packaged
Available at reception: Pavilion-reception - Utilities
WIFI : free access. 3g cell signal
Bathrooms: toilets, baby changing table & showers (open 24h)
Laundry facilities, washer and dryer by request
Drinking water (a 10 litre drinking water container is provided)
To facilitate the transport of your luggage, wood and water: 2 Luggage carts(summer), 2 toboggans(winter) are provided
Treehouse kit
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We assemble some helpful items in our treehouse kit. All items except battery power pack can also be brought from home.
1 x 1L recyclable propane bottle (fits propane stove and BBQ in cabin)
Matches x2
Dish cloth x1
Dish towel x2
Tea candles x6 (3hr burning time/candle)
Organic composting bag x 1
Bag for recycling x 1
Garbage bag x 1
1 x battery power pack for treehouse lights (10 hrs approx) and cel phone charging x 1
Activities: What to do?
Summer
Hiking trails : 36 km of trails winding through forest and lakes with panoramic views. Some of the trails are equipped with information panels. Don’t miss our unique 1km boardwalk crossing a lake with views of the wetlands, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. Dogs on leash are welcome to walk along!
Fishing : 3 lakes to fish on! Our lakes are re-stocked on a regular basis for you to enjoy but also for conservation reasons; to keep the fish populations at a constant level while maintaining biodiversity. You are required to fish from a boat (canoe or rowboat), the Park does not allow fishing from the shore or docks. The Park has 2 row boats, reserve online at: ctel.ca. You must bring your provincial fishing permit and equipment. You may bring your own kayak, canoe, paddleboard. Electric motors are permitted. NO FISHING DURING WINTER.
Lakes available for fishing
Lac du Cordon : Bass and some Speckled trout.
Lac à la truite : Bass and Rainbow Trout.
Lac Renversi : Speckled trout. Renting a rowboat is mandatory.
Lac Bonet: Trout.
Fishing quotas
Trout : May 12 till september 17 : 7 per permit per day.
Bass : June 15 till November 30 : 5 per permit per day.
Daily total of 10 fish per license holder.
Swimming : 3 docks are reserved just for our guests in the treehouses. You can swim from there, or from the main dock near the reception – pavillion building, or from any of the hiking trails. Pedal boats are also great to swim off in the middle of the lake.
Boat rental : Take a canoe, a kayak or even a rabaska if you’re a big group (12 passenger canoe) to explore Lake Cordon. We have 24 canoes for rent (there is 1 canoe available for each treehouse, you may rent a 2nd canoe if available at time of check-in. We also have 1 rowboat that can be reserved: 819-321-0808. You may bring your own kayak, canoe, paddleboard. Electric motors are permitted.
Biking and Fatbiking : In development. You can still enjoy the Le P'tit Train du Nord bike path, which is a 20-minute drive from Parc Éco-Laurentides.
Winter
Snowshoeing : 17.9 KM of snowshoe trails. Walk through the snow covered forest, lakes and mountains. You can come across several animal tracks, beaver lodge and much more if you have a keen eye!
Cross-Country Skiing : We have up to 19,7km of groomed cross-country ski trails. Winter activities are weather dependent. Verify the trails condition here. Equipment rentals are also available on site or book ahead on the web site.
Know before you book:
Check-in: Between 14h30 & 17h00 from Saturday to Thursday & from 15h30 to 19h00 on Friday
Check-out: Between 9h00 & 11h30, early check-out is possible, please inform us at check-in
Minimum 2 nights at all times
Children 17 years old and under are free
A refundable damage deposit of $190 is required at check-in by credit card
Electricity is limited (via power pack available for rent (see price above) that offers about 10-15h of battery life for our lights & 4-6h for cell phone or tablet charging)
Dry toilets are located near each cabin. Full bathrooms with showers are available at the Reception – Pavilion building.
Park Fees are NOT included. Adult 18 years+ 10$/night - senior 60 years+ 7$/night - Kids free. Taxes included. Parc fees can be paid in advance here
All excluded items can be brought from home
Dogs are welcome in the treehouses, on the site, and on the hiking trails if on a leash
Know before you go:
Please consult the Treehouses includes & What to bringpage.
Pack light as you have to transport your gear 12-20 minutes with a baggage cart on a walking trail or by canoe (all year round).
Additional information :
Our base is 25 minutes from the town of Mont-Tremblant, 40 minutes from Tremblant resort, 1h40 minutes from Montreal and 2h15 minutes from Ottawa.
Duration: 2 nights minimum.
To help you prepare your stay, a detailed list of what is provided will be emailed with your reservation confirmation.
Promotion (low season)– 15% off stays of three nights or more applies during identified periods. When Monday is a holiday, the promotion does not apply. Can not be combined with another offer.
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 3.5% and may be subject to change without notice.
Important Information
What should I bring with me?
To help prepare you for your stay, a detailed list of what is provided, and what you should bring, will be emailed with your reservation confirmation. Mainly, food, light and bedding. Visit our Food packing tips page.
All treehouses are accessible by foot. You can get between 10 and 200 m from the Lakeside East treehouses by canoe, which is also an option to transport your gear (37 $ for the duration of your stay.) You can also canoe to Lakeside West, but we highly recommend transporting baggage by foot to Lakeside West.
The walk isn’t difficult, but you will need to pull your baggage cart and if you pack a lot it can be quite heavy. We provide two carts or toboggans and you will need them both as putting everything in one will usually be too heavy. You will need to transport your luggage and food, wood (40lbs), water (33 lbs), and other gear. There are a couple of steep spots on the walk, but the trails are wide and well maintained. The walk to Lakeside East is easier than to Lakeside West. Winter weather conditions may make the walk longer. The closest treehouses to the parking are #3, #5 The Bee, #7, #9 The Yurt, #10.
Yes! Dogs are welcome in the treehouses and on the site on a leash.
No, but dry toilets are located near each cabin. Full bathrooms with showers are available at the Reception – Pavilion building.
No, but you can rent a power pack at the reception and use it for basic small electrical items (cell phones, laptops, and gadgets…but it won’t power a blender).
No, but each treehouse is equipped with a 60 L cooler. Ice is available at the reception – pavilion building.
No, but there is sink and water containers with spouts. You can use lake water to wash dishes etc…
Park access fees collected for Parc Eco des Laurentides, the not for profit organization that manages the regional park where we are located, must be collected on site. Being an eco-resort and in the spirit of sustainability, there are also consumable items we charge for on site, just like a campground would. Firewood, carbon offset, large bag(13 pieces,40lbs) & kindling Power pack Propane (16oz can – can also be brought from home) Treehouse kit (includes candles & matches, garbage/compost/recycling bags, dishrags, power pack, propane- everything except the power pack can also be brought from home) We also charge low rental fees for: Canoes Snowshoes
Canoes are also available for rent at a cost of 37 $ for the duration of your stay. To rent canoes, see our FAQ section about boat rental.
The closest grocery store is 25 minutes from the site. There is a small but well stocked dépanneur at the Park entrance (summer only). To see dates and times for the small convenience store: http://www.ctel.ca/contact.html. For great light, easy to pack and delicious ideas visit this Quebec company: www.happyyak.ca. Or visit our Pinterest site.
You can rent canoes to paddle on Lake Cordon. It is also possible to bring your non-motorized boat, so long as it is well washed in order to avoid water contamination. Lifejackets included. Please note that row-boats are only rented for fishing. Advance reservations are recommended for high season. Contact the Park directly to reserve. 1-866-326-9072
Not directly in the park except for the Parc Eco gravel road (shared with cars and pedestrians), or on the linear parc ”Le P’tit’ Train du Nord”, approximately 20 minutes from Les Refuges Perchés. NEW: The park has opened up winter(only) fat bike and cross country ski trails, new as of feb 27, 2021. Visit http://www.ctel.ca/activiteacutes-hivernales.html
You can fish on 3 different lakes in the park. You must have your fishing permit (for sale at Canadian Tire). Fishing is only permitted from a park rented row boat or canoes (not from docks or boardwalks). See http://www.ctel.ca/pecircche.html for more details. Spots are limited. Advance reservations are recommended for high season. Contact the park directly to reserve. 1-866-326-9072
Please consult our Treehouse Packing and Preparation list page.
No. We try not to take the adventure out of in sleeping in the woods. The experience of Les Refuges Perchés is a participatory one where you will need to be autonomous, like camping. Our staff is on site to make sure you are safe and well-informed and to maintain the site.
