Mont Tremblant vs Palisades Tahoe
Comparing Mont Tremblant (QC) and Palisades Tahoe (CA) on price, terrain, snowfall, and lift wait. Numbers from the 2026 season.
Mont Tremblant
Mont-Tremblant, QC
Ikon pass
Window price$179
Online (advance)$129
Season pass$1,329
Palisades Tahoe
Olympic Valley, CA
Ikon pass
Window price$289
Online (advance)$189
Season pass$1,329
Side-by-side
| Stat | Mont Tremblant | Palisades Tahoe | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window lift ticket | $179 | $289 | Mont Tremblant |
| Online (30+ days) | $129 | $189 | Mont Tremblant |
| Season pass | $1,329 | $1,329 | Tied |
| Annual snowfall | 300" | 450" | Palisades Tahoe |
| Skiable acres | 763 | 6,000 | Palisades Tahoe |
| Vertical drop | 2,131' | 2,850' | Palisades Tahoe |
| Runs | 102 | 270 | Palisades Tahoe |
| Lifts | 14 | 42 | Palisades Tahoe |
| Summit elevation | 3,001' | 9,500' | Palisades Tahoe |
| Beginner terrain | 17% | 25% | Palisades Tahoe |
| Advanced terrain | 51% | 35% | Mont Tremblant |
| Average lift wait | 12 min | 15 min | Mont Tremblant |
The Match
Mont Tremblant is cheaper at the gate ($129 vs $189 entry). Palisades Tahoe is significantly bigger (6,000 vs 763 acres). Palisades Tahoe sees more snow (450" vs 300"). Both are on the Ikon pass — same pass, same wallet.