What better place to keep warm in the midst of a Laurentians winter than a forge? According to local history, the forges were not only smithies but also the first ski shops where skiers had their equipment repaired and waxed. Of course, once inside such a warm and pleasing environment, it might be easy to linger over hot toddies and tall tales – and such is the same hospitable ambience that La Forge offers its guests today.
Located at the base of Mont Tremblant, at the crest of the pedestrian village, La Forge provides skiers and shoppers with a perfect rendezvous point. La Forge Bistro-Bar teems with après-ski style, while upstairs, La Forge Grill serves maple wood-grilled meats in a classic steakhouse setting. Furnished with enough leather, wood, and wrought iron to make Teddy Roosevelt comfortable, La Forge Grill evokes the world of a fur-trapping empire and its succulent bounty.
Steaks range in size from an 8-ounce filet mignon to a 50-ounce porterhouse. Caveat emptor: wheelchair not provided. Sides are equally ample and delicious, particularly sautéed local mushrooms. A regional specialty, hot maple cake is exactly as it sounds – and delicious enough to provide sweet dreams all night long.
LINK: La Forge Tremblant
