Parc national du Mont-Orford

The park offers 10 circuits classified from easy to difficult, ranging in length from 2.5 km to 16 km.  They give snowshoers access to some beautiful scenery.

Period: mid-December 2011 to the end of March 2012 (depending on snow conditions)

Table of trails

Map of trails (in French only) (pdf: 720 KB)

A short marked trail of 1.6 km is accessible near the Lac-Stukely Visitors Centre. You can also enjoy this activity on the Chouette trail.

Period: mid-December 2011 to the end of March 2012 (depending on snow conditions)

To make winter hiking trails accessible to the mobility impaired, an all-new product has been introduced to Bic, Îles-de-Boucherville, Mont-Orford, Mont-Saint-Bruno, Mont-Tremblant and Oka national parks: the Ski-Vel. Designed by the Tri-Vel company, Ski-Vel can be easily adapted to people’s wheel chairs (not included) so they can enjoy exploring the snow trails. A Ski-Vel is available for free at each park’s Visitors Centre.

The Stukely and Fraser beaches are supervised and designed for recreation with playgrounds for the kids. Glass containers are prohibited.

Period: mid-June to Labour Day 2011

Escape onto the water for a few hours! Small watercraft (canoe, kayak, pedal boat, etc.) are available for rent at Stukely and Fraser beaches.

Periods:

• Lac-Fraser sector: mid-May to Thanksgiving
• Lac-Stukely: mid-May to mid-October

A section of Route Verte, the TransQuébec cycling network, crosses the park from east to west. It is over 10.4 km in length and is classified as difficult.

Period: early May to late October 2011

Hiking trails form a network of over 80 km of trails laid out to offer you memorable moments of discovery. They are classified from easy to difficult.

You can also go backpacking on a portion of the trail network called Les Sentiers de l'Estrie, which crosses the park from north to south. The star attraction is the spectacular Des Crêtes trail. Primitive tent platforms ensure hikers peaceful nights. Reservations required.

Table of trails

Period: early May to the end of November 2011 (depending on snow conditions).

Route 1 (the road to the campground) closes December 1, 2009 (depending on weather conditions)

The Pic aux Corbeaux rock climbing cliff is for intermediate and expert climbers (some routes are also accessible to beginners. A 1,100-m approach path leads to the climbing area. No supervision on the site.

Types of Climbing

Bouldering: Boulder climbing is prohibited, except at the base of the cliff.

Cliff: Sports routes equipped with fixed anchors (bolted anchors and plates). Some 5.5 to 5.7 routes. A large variety of 5.9 to 5.12 b routes (difficult). Some mixed routes, with manual chocks and anchors. Sector of extremely difficult overhangs: for experts only. Some 5.13 b routes. In certain places calculate more than one length of rope. Highest route: 35 m.

Guidebook available at Boutique Atmosphère in Sherbrooke: 819 566-8882.

General Recommendations

• Have training from an accredited organization specialized in the teaching and mastery of rock climbing techniques.
• Never climb alone.
• Bring your own specialized safety equipment for this sport. This equipment must be in good condition (rope, helmet, harness, climbing shoes, carabiners, descenders, crash pads, etc.).
• Bring a first aid kit.
• Bring a cell phone.
• Be familiar with the emergency procedures displayed in the parking lot and at the base of the cliff.
• Be ready to ensure your own evacuation, without outside assistance from the park and/or local emergency services.

Access

Parking lot off Route 112 as you head east, right after Motel du Rond-Point. Exit 115, Highway 10.

Period: May 1 to November 30, 2011, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Note: The site is likely to be closed each year from late May to late July during the Peregrine Falcon nesting period.

A place for conservation and education, Parc national du Mont-Orford is a laboratory in a natural setting. Come to class with our dedicated park wardens or welcome them to your school! The beauty, integrity, and cultural/historical characteristics of this territory have inspired six recreational/educational activities. Aimed at young people in elementary or high school, these activities will help them get in touch with their environment, make them understand its fragility, and take them through a memorable real-world experience ...

Consult the brochure School activities in the Sépaq network (in French only) (pdf: 4 MB)