Sports and leisure activities Vermont

This is one of the main attractions of the region, its landscapes are breathtaking, and for good reason: it is part of the Green Mountain National Forest! In Southern Vermont, Mount Snow Resort is one of the most popular resorts for skiing in the winter or hiking, mountain biking and golfing in the summer. You can opt for the luxury option and stay at the huge resort, which is also one of the oldest in the area. The ski area covers 2.4 km2 and includes 86 slopes of varying difficulty.

Woodstock ski resort boasts 23 ski trails of varying difficulty. Here you'll find the first cable car in the United States, built in 1934. Long known as the "Suicide Six" (with no connection to the topography of the area or any unfortunate event), the resort was renamed the "Saskadena Six" in 2022. For the record, this is the location of the country's oldest ski race, the Fisk Trophy Race, first held in 1937 and regarded by local skiers as a rite of passage.

This association promotes soft means of transport, such as cycling and walking. It organizes walking and cycling events throughout the city and around Lake Champlain. You can rent a two-wheeler for a few hours or a day. Cycling is a great way to get to know Burlington and, more importantly, to get around the Lake Champlain area. You can rent a bike (or an e-bike) for a few hours or for one or more days. Reservations are required on the website.

If you are a seasoned sailor, why not rent a small sailboat from this organization and sail on Lake Champlain? Before you can take the helm, you will have to take a test to validate your marine knowledge and skills. The Community Sailing Center also offers sailing courses for adults or children and rents SUP (Stand Up Paddle) and canoes. Even if you don't know anything about gybes, headwinds and tacking, you can still go on an adventure on the lake!

This is the main attraction of the region! Spread over six peaks, the Sugarbush ski resort animates the village of Warren and its surroundings in winter. It includes 111 ski slopes and allows off-piste skiing. Although it is particularly popular in winter, the place is not deserted in summer: people come here to hike with pleasure, or to go mountain biking. The resort also has a hotel, restaurants and shops. Everything to live a few days of holidays in total autonomy, and enjoy privileged panoramas.

Stowe ski resort is internationally renowned. Along with Killington, it is considered the best in Vermont. This is partly due to the quality of its snow, which is very well maintained, and partly due to its ultra-modern infrastructure. The lifts and other chairlifts are brand new and there is little queuing, as the flow of skiers is well managed, not to mention the fact that it is home to the highest mountain in the state! With 116 slopes, the resort welcomes an average of 15,000 people a day in high season.

A balloon flight over the gorge is undoubtedly the best way to enjoy the scenery and again especially in the autumn, a season in which it is imperative to book. The balloon departs from the Ottawa River in Quechee, across from the Simon Pearce Blowing Glass Factory and Restaurant. Flights are scheduled twice a day, 1.5 hours after sunrise and 2 hours before sunset. Flights are organized even during the winter, when it is imperative to bring very warm clothing.