How much does it cost to rent a chalet in Lanaudière?

Lanaudière is one of the most affordable regions. Expect to pay between $175 and $550 per night depending on the season and the property. The median price is around $295 per night, about 30% less expensive than the Laurentians for comparable quality. It's our top recommendation for value.

Is Lanaudière a good place for snowmobiling?

Excellent region for snowmobiling. Trans-Québec trails 3 and 33 pass through Saint-Donat, Saint-Côme, and Sainte-Émélie. Many of our cottages have direct trail access or trailer parking. Season: mid-December to mid-March, depending on snow conditions.

Is there skiing in Lanaudière?

Yes. Mont Garceau and Val Saint-Côme in Saint-Donat/Saint-Côme. Smaller than Tremblant or Bromont, but much less expensive and much less crowded. Ideal for families who are new to skiing.

Saint-Donat or Saint-Côme: where to stay?

Saint-Donat offers direct access to Lake Archambault, Mount Garceau, and the national park. Saint-Côme provides a more rustic setting, canoeing opportunities, and access to the Sept-Chutes waterfall. The two villages are 25 minutes apart, easily accessible during a single stay.

How long does it take to get from Montreal to Saint-Donat?

Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes via Highway 25 and then Route 125. Allow 2 to 2.5 hours on Friday evenings during peak season. Saint-Donat is an excellent alternative to Tremblant if you want to avoid Sunday evening traffic on Highway 15.

Lanaudière Chalets

Lakes, forests, and Rawdon's waterfalls — all just an hour from Montreal. Explore 1,295 registered cottages nestled in one of Quebec's most beautiful natural playgrounds.

Chalets in Lanaudière

Saint-Damien, Québec

Le Saint-Damien

3.8

3 bedrooms•1 baths

Villages and Destinations

Where to stay in Lanaudière

Saint-Donat

On Lake Archambault — waterfront cottages, skiing at Mont Garceau, access to the national park on the Lake Monroe side.

Chalets in Saint-Donat

Rawdon

Dorwin Falls, Cascades Park, golf. Scottish Heritage Community. Just 1 hour from Montreal.

Chalets in Rawdon

Saint-Côme

Forest village — Louis-Cyr House, canoe-camping route on the Assomption River.

Chalets in Saint-Côme

Mandeville

On Lake Maskinongé — family cottages, sport fishing, municipal beach, snowmobile trails.

Chalets in Mandeville

Sainte-Émélie-de-l'Énergie

Sept-Chutes Regional Park — hiking, climbing, kayaking. The wild face of Lanaudière.

Chalets in Sainte-Émélie-de-l'Énergie

Our Lady of Mercy

Wild lakes, low population density, a prime location for silence and stargazing.

Chalets in Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci

Montreal's quieter side of the mountains.

Lanaudière is the buffer zone between Montreal and the far north, less frequented than the Laurentians, more accessible than the Mauricie. It is a mix of agricultural plains in the south, deep lakes in the centre (Saint-Donat, Saint-Côme, Mandeville), and protected boreal forests in the north (Mont-Tremblant National Park on the east side, Sept-Chutes Regional Park). Our cottages for rent in Lanaudière are concentrated around Lake Archambault in Saint-Donat, Lake Maskinongé, and the villages of Saint-Côme and Sainte-Émélie-de-l'Énergie. Many are on private or semi-private lakes, perfect for groups seeking tranquility, without the Sunday night crowds on Highway 15. Saint-Donat is also a gateway to Mont Garceau (downhill skiing) and Mont-Tremblant National Park on the Lac-Monroe side: hiking access in summer, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter. Direct booking, local concierge service, CITQ permit in good standing.

On Site

Things to do in Lanaudière

Skiing at Mont Garceau and Val Saint-Côme

Two family-friendly resorts, 5 and 25 minutes apart. Mont Garceau boasts the longest lit ski run in Lanaudière. Season: December to March.

Canoe camping on the Assumption River

2 to 4 day trip between Saint-Côme and Saint-Jean-de-Matha — primitive sites, calm waters, mid-June to end of August.

Snowmobiling on the Trans-Québec network

Lanaudière is crossed by the main Trans-Québec trails 3 and 33. The season typically runs from mid-December to mid-March.

Best Season

Year-round. December to March for skiing and snowmobiling, June to September for swimming and canoeing. September offers fall colours without the crowds of the Laurentians.

From Montreal

1 hour (Rawdon) to 1 hour 45 (Saint-Donat) via highways 25 or 40.

From Quebec

2:30 to 3:00 via Highway 40 then Route 131.

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