Winter is the season the chalet was built for. The wood fireplace burns every evening, the cathedral ceilings in the living room fill the space with heat, and the Petite-Nation regional snowmobile trail network is accessible nearby.
The chalet in winter
Indoor fireplace: real wood (not gas), cathedral ceilings amplify the heat Main floor temperature: 20-22°C (heat pump backup) Firewood: stacked and dry on the back deck, restocked between guests Heating: true four-season setup with solid insulation and double-glazed windows Parking: 4 vehicles Driveway: plowed after each snowfall Winter: AWD or winter tires recommended Capacity: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 10 (max 8 adults recommended) Kitchen: fully equipped, Nespresso + drip coffee maker Internet: 1 Gbps fiber Games room (basement): air hockey, foosball, ping-pong Best for: fireside stays, skiing, snowmobiling, family getaways
What to do in the region in winter
Skiing: Les Montagnes Noires at Ripon (~25 min) — cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking Mont-Tremblant (~1 hour north) — alpine skiing Snowmobiling: access to the Petite-Nation regional trail network nearby (mid-January to mid-March depending on ice and conditions) Ice fishing: available in the region at designated sites such as Lac de la Ferme near Duhamel, depending on seasonal conditions and municipal operations. Equipment rentals and guided packages may be available locally during the winter season. Fromagerie Montebello (664-A Rue Notre-Dame, ~45 min): open year-round Groceries: Metro in Chénéville (~10 min), last full-service grocery before the chalet Best for: winter sports, fireside stays, snowmobiling, family getaways, ice fishing nearby
Rates and booking
Rate: $500-$750/night (regular season) $800-$1,000/night (Christmas and New Year's) Minimum stay: 2 nights (regular season) 4-7 nights (Christmas and New Year's) Booking: Christmas and New Year's: 4-6 months ahead School spring break (late February): 2-3 months ahead Included: firewood, linens, towels Tax: 3.5% Quebec lodging tax Payment: Interac e-transfer, signed agreement Direct booking advantage: typically ~20-25% lower vs AirBnB