Gîte du Mont-Albert

Parc national de la Gaspésie offers 22 km of groomed cross country ski trails. The Mont-Albert sector receives over 3 m of snow annually. It is well-distributed between mid-December and mid-March, making for excellent snow conditions all winter long.

Table of trails

Winter trails map, Mont-Albert sector (in French only)

You can enjoy alpine touring, telemark and snowboarding in the 5 skiing areas, featuring snow fields and glades. These spots are accessible from Route 299, 8 to 12 km south of the Discovery and Visitors Centre

• Mur de patrouilleurs (Mont-Albert)
• Grande-Cuve (Mont-Albert)
• Mont Blanche-Lamontagne (Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs)
• Champ de Mars (Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs)
• Mont Hog's Back (Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs)

Access to these places requires travel by car and a walk varying between 30 minutes and 3 hours. Depending on your destination and your level of physical fitness, it takes, on average, a little less than an hour for each of these climbs. The difference in elevation varies between 100 and 350 m.

Period: December 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012

Table of trails - Snowshoeing

Table of trails - Cross Country Skiing

Information about avalanches

Guided excursions with Ski Chic-Chocs

Against the backdrop of a winter wonderland, snowshoe buffs can enjoy 13 trails ranging in length from 1.7 to 18 km in the Discovery and Visitors Centre sector and on the grounds of Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs.

Period: December 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012

Table of trails

Backcountry skiing and snowshoeing trails map (in French only)

Guided excursions with Ski Chic-Chocs

Yoga-Trek with Ékilibre

Balance your energies, release your tension…Enjoy a stay at Parc national de la Gaspésie to refresh your body and spirit. Nestled in the mountains, Ékilibre offers relaxing and therapeutic treatments along with yoga sessions, in a cozy and authentic atmosphere. To relax, recover after a long hike, relieve aching muscles or recharge your batteries, nothing beats a little yoga or massage therapy.

A variety of packages are available, including those with accommodations. You can also purchase ecological and fair-trade products made in Québec. Lounging clothes, body care products, aromatherapy…everything you need to tantalize your senses and bring a souvenir of your experience all the way back home.

The activity takes place in our relaxation lodge just a few steps from Gîte du Mont-Albert and is offered in collaboration with a partner. Information and reservations: 418 763-2288.

Massage techniques, packages and rates (pdf: 195 KB, in French only)

Periods:

• June 9 to October 28, 2012
• December 26 to March 31, 2013

Yoga-Trek

Yoga-Trek is an activity for everyone, young and old alike, whether you are a beginner or a more seasoned veteran. This experience combines hiking (on foot or on snowshoes) and assuming yoga poses inspired by elements of nature.

Details:

• Period: to come
• Duration: 2 hours
• Rate: $25/adult, $12.50/child
• Reservations: 418 763-2288

Fishing buffs will appreciate stays offered at the beginning of the season. The cold waters of Lac Cascapédia are ideal for fishing speckled trout and Arctic char. A provincial fishing licence is mandatory.

Periods:

• June 1 to 25, 2012
• May 31 to June 24, 2013

Eight lakes and two rivers (wading) are available for day fishing. A boat is provided on most of the lakes. For the others, a personal boat is required. Anglers can fish for speckled trout, arctic charr and lake trout.

Period: June 9 to September 3, 2012

Are you a fan of salmon fishing? In the upstream sector of Rivière Saint-Anne, salmon fishing with mandatory catch-and-release is practised from June 15 to September 30. You can fish with waders or from a canoe. A variety of fishing packages with a guide and accommodation are available. Reserve with Destinations Chic-Chocs inc.

Short Hikes

Trails ranging in length from 1 to 17 km give hikers ample opportunity to experience the park's mountainous environment. High barren peaks, glacial cirques and signs of wildlife are just some interesting elements of these daily hikes. In May, June, October and November, contact the park to find out which trails are open.

Period: mid-May to mid-October 2012

Table of trails

Access to Mont Jacques-Cartier

Backpacking

A 100-km trail crosses the park from Mont Logan to Mont Jacques-Cartier. Escape into majestic landscapes featuring barren peaks soaring over 1,000 m high, and snowfall that persists until mid-summer. The route takes you through moose and caribou habitat and is part of the International Appalachian Trail. Passenger transportation service is available.

Period: June 24 to October 10, 2012

Table of trails

Trails map

All-inclusive guided excursions with baggage transport on the International Appalachian Trail

Two or four-day guided hikes on the section stretching between the Huard hut (lac Thibault) to the Gîte du Mont-Albert. The package includes the services of qualified guides, hut accommodations, meals, snacks, shuttle bus to the departure point and baggage transport from one hut to the next. One day of preparation can be added just before your departure. Offered by Absolu ÉcoAventure.

Details:

• Excursions planned each week between July 6 and October 7, 2012.
• $389/pers. for a 2-day excursion / $726.47/pers. for a 4-day excursion.
• Reductions available for early reservations.
• Other dates available upon request for groups from 4 – 8 people

Rent a recreational kayak and explore Lac Cascapédia. The untamed shores of this 4-km-long body of water make it a great place for moose watching.

Period: June 14 to September 29, 2012

Le Gîte's dining room seats up to 150 guests and offers fine dining in a mountain setting. The chef, Yvano Tremblay, invites you to feast on marvellous dishes in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. See the wine list (in French only) and the menu.

For your mountain hikes, the kitchen can pack you a lunch box. You can pick it up as early as 6 a.m. if you order the night before.

Establishment recommended by:

• CAA
• Guide Debeur 2010

Member of:

• Créatif de l’érable
• Gaspésie Gourmande
• Smarter Seafood

Before you sit down to eat, enjoy an aperitif at the Gite's bar. You can relax anytime by the fireplace or by the window and admire the splendid view of Mont Albert. Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., the bar can also provide a light meal (sandwiches, nachos, soup, etc.). It seats up to 70 people.

• Specialty coffees
• Snack menu
• 50-seat terrace
• Television with 17 channels
• Free Internet station
• WI-FI Internet access
• Board games, books and magazines

With family or friends, reserve your moment of relaxation in the heart of the Gaspé mountains and treat yourself to the renowned cuisine of Gîte du Mont-Albert. A rendezvous with pleasure!

• Father's Day brunch: June 17, 2012
• Summer: July 8 to September 2, 2012
• Thanksgiving: October 7, 2012
• New Year’s Day brunch: January 1, 2013
• Valentine’s Day brunch: February 17, 2013

Rate: $26.50/adult (plus service charges and taxes)

Reservations required (call toll free): 1 866 727-2427

At the foot of Mont Albert, Bistro du Piedmont offers cafeteria-style service and a varied menu (pdf: 119 KB, in French on ly) that the whole family will love. Take-out meals are also available.

Period: June 16 to September 9, 2012

The location is unique, as will be your meetings. There are two rooms: Le Sous-Bois and Montagnards. They're practical and can comfortably accommodate groups of 10 to 100 people. You'll be delighted with the superb fireplace in Montagnards room. Audiovisual equipment is available on a rental basis and wireless Internet service is offered at the hotel. There is also an amphitheatre in the Discovery and Visitors Centre. It can seat 90 people.

Room layout

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