Parc national du Mont-Tremblant

The Via Ferrata Du Diable is a path that winds its way along the Vache Noire rock face, at the entrance to La Diable sector. At an altitude of 200 m, whether you're a beginner or advanced, you'll navigate the rock face safely at your own pace. You'll cross beams, bridges, and footpaths overhanging the winding Rivière du Diable.

Attached to a professional guide by a safety tether during the entire hike, participants will enjoy an exclusive experience in a small group (8 pers. maximum).

Period: June 8 to October 14, 2013

Trails details - 2013 Season

Map of trails (in French only)

Rates

Hiking is a very popular activity on our territory. From a short walk to a more athletic hike, our vast network of trails will show you the real wilderness of the Laurentian Mountains. For backpackers, the network has over 82 km of trails with 10 group huts that sleep from 2 to 18 people.

Period: early May to the first snowfalls of 2012

Table of trails

Backpacking circuit 

The park has two supervised and serviced beaches: Crémaillère beach in the La Diable sector, and Lac-Provost beach in La Pimbina sector.

Period: June 23 to September 3, 2012

Explore the park’s many lakes and rivers aboard one of our rental canoes. Our fleet of canoes is renewed regularly to offer quality, comfort and stability. Oars, life jackets and boating safety kits are included with each canoe rental. You can rent a boat at one of our nine rental centres in the following locations: Lac Monroe Visitors Centre, La Crémaillère beach, Lac-Escalier campground, Lac-des-Sables campground, La Pimbina Visitors Centre, Lac-Provost beach, L’Assomption Visitors Centre, Grand-Pin campground and La Cachée Visitors Centre.

Why not take the time to participate in the non-guided Winding Diable activity ? A relaxing 4-hour introduction to canoeing on the calm waters of Rivière du Diable, enjoying its sinuous twists and turns. Transportation within the park boundaries is included.

You can also take part in a destination or river canoe-camping expedition.

Fédération québécoise du canot et du kayak : Info-débit.

You’ll love the tapered profile of this popular vessel. It’s fast-moving, easy to handle and performs as well on either lakes or rivers. Our fleet of kayaks is renewed regularly to offer quality, comfort and stability. Oars, life jackets and boating safety kits are included with each kayak rental. You’ll have the choice between solo or tandem kayaks.

You can also participate in the non-guided Winding Diable activity in a solo or tandem kayak!

Fédération québécoise du canot et du kayak : Info-débit.

Cycle quietly on the biking trails while taking in the forest landscape. Magnificent views are provided by 7 circuits that add up to 62 km of trails. Bicycle rentals. available by the hour, half day or full day.

Period: early May to the first snowfalls of 2012

Table of trails

Over 50 lakes are available for day fishing. A boat is provided on most lakes. For the ohters,a personal boat is required (canoe or kayak). Some bodies of water are available for wading. Anglers can fish for speckled trout, pike and walleye.

Period: May 10 to September 2, 2013

Day Fishing Plan – 2013

Documentation and statistics

Map Library

The rabaska, a large traditional birchbark canoe once used by Algonquian travellers is ideal for groups of up to 10 adults. Relive a little history aboard one of these vessels, and let it carry you over the calm waters of Lac-Monroe. Rental at the Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre.

What could be more easy and relaxing than pedaling along one of our lakes at your own pace with family or friends? This very stable vessel will delight navigators of all ages. Our rental centres have pédalos or two or four people, depending on your preferences.

Did you know that Parc national du Mont-Tremblant, a huge natural and protected area of 1,510 km2 shelters:

• 45 mammal species
• 206 bird species
• 34 fish species
• 14 amphibian species
• 6 reptile species
• 6 rivers
• Over 400 lakes

Moose, white-tailed deer, black bear, beaver, Eastern wolf, red fox, red squirrel and river otter are among the most common mammals here. The presence of wolves, a large predator and the emblem of the park, reflects the untamed nature of the area, its immensity and the abundance of prey. The most characteristic birds of the park highlight its forest character and the importance of the river system: Common Merganser, Common Loon, Great Blue Heron, a variety of woodpecker species, flycatchers, thrushes and Preacher Birds, along with over 20 species of warblers. The introduction of live bait fish by anglers and the experimental seeding of the 1950s explain the presence of over 30 fish species. Speckled trout and the northern pike, two native species, always make anglers very happy. The songs of American toads, spring peepers, green frogs and northern frogs are familiar sounds. The garter snake is the only reptile seen on a regular basis and we are always on the lookout for the egg-laying sites of the three turtle species.

As for plant and animal life, rare species and those sensitive to human presence are being monitored. These species remind us of the importance of working hard to protect biodiversity and the development of this park, which we invite you to visit year-round.

To help you appreciate this wealth of nature, our park warden-naturalists offer many discovery activities on plant and animal life. See the program.

In La Diable sector, about 60 km of ski trails are marked and mechanically groomed. The trails are spread over 10 circuits, ranging from easy to difficult. You can take a break at one of the 6 warming huts heated with a wood stove. A 12-km skate skiing trail network is also available.

Skiing equipment rental is available available at Lac-Monroe Discovery and Visitors Centre.

Period: from December 17, 2012 to March 24, 2013 (depending on snow conditions)

Table of trails

Map of trails (in French only)

New!

Two attractive and affordable formulas: the season pass and a booklet of 10 day passes that you can share are valid in the Sépaq network’s 7 cross country skiing centres. Find out more

Appreciate the calm and purity of this season by putting on your snowshoes and heading off on our trails. Over 48 km of trails are spread over 2 sectors. The circuits are designed for families and seasoned users alike.

In the Diable sector (26 km), you can go snowshoeing on the eastern shore of Lac Monroe, or on the following trails: Lac-des-Femmes, La Roche, La Corniche and Les Ruisselets, which leads to La Hutte hut. The popular Centenaire trail is also accessible on snowshoes!

New 2012-2013! La Ouache hut is now accessible on snowshoes.

The Pimbina sector offers 25 km of snowshoeing trails, including the popular 10-km trail leading to Chute-aux-Rats waterfall. You can also admire magnificent views at Envol and Mont-des-Cascades or take the trail leading to Le Lariou hut and to an untouched area for snowshoers (1 km2, marked, well identified, non-groomed).

Snowshoes rental is available at the Lac-Monroe Discovery and Visitors Centre and Pimbina Visitors Center .

Periods:

• La Diable sector: December 17, 2012 to March 24, 2013
• Pimbina sector:
  • December 17, 2012 to March 24, 2013, from Monday to Thursday
  • Christmas period: every day, December 24, 2012 to January 7, 2013
  • Spring break: every day, February 25 to March 8, 2013

Table of trails

Map of trails - La Diable sector

Map of trails - Pimbina sector

For backcountry skiing, a network of 110 km of trails covers 2 sectors. These unpacked trails are not patrolled. Dotting the trails are community huts that sleep 14 to 18 people.

• Diable sector : 75 km of trails - 3 huts
  • Period: December 15, 2012 to March 24, 2013
• Pimbina sector: 35 km of trails - 3 huts
  Periods:
  • December 15, 2012 to March 24, 2013, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only
  • Christmas period: every day, December 24, 2012 to January 7, 2013
  • Spring break: every day, February 25 to March 8, 2013

Backcountry skiing circuits

Map of trails (in French only) (pdf: 13.7 MB)

Get yourself bundled up for the cold and go for a walk on the groomed trail running from the Lac-Monroe Visitors Centre to Lac Lauzon. This superb circuit runs by the camping areas on the east shore of Lac Monroe (6 km round trip).

Map of Trails (in French only)

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 backcountry sector of Parc national du Mont-Tremblant gives visitors access to the conservation area with its large lakes and the Sac-à-Commis stream. Developed by the forestry industry until the early 1990s, this sector contains a labyrinth of old roads, which nature is gradually taking back. The forests here are young. Maples cap the summits, but aspen, white birch, pin cherry and balsam fir predominate.

Summer

The backcountry sector offers 171 km2 of forests, lakes, waterways and hills to explore. It is a vast plateau with an average altitude of 450 m, the summits peaking at 500 m. The lakes here are generally large, shallow, and warm in the summer.

You can walk or mountain bike into the heart of the sector on a rugged trail, which is sometimes blocked by beavers. It is 36 km long and forms a 40-km loop via Route 28.  Two parking lots (route 28) serve as starting points. Lac en Crois is an excellent place to set up camp for more than one night.

In the north, Rivière Matawin gives you access to the water at the mouth of Lac Vaga. This lake’s sandy shores are a great place to camp before heading out for an adventure.

Forest roads and waterways are the most popular travel routes. However, visitors are also authorized to travel through the forest wilderness according to the Leave No Trace principles.

Summer backcountry area (in French only)

Winter

Access to the backcountry of Parc national du Mont-Tremblant is only authorized in the summer.

Reservation Terms and Conditions

To go into the backcountry, it is mandatory to have an access permit. See Reservation Terms and Conditions for all the important details.

Access and Parking

Period: May 15 to Thanksgiving, 2013

A place for conservation and education, Parc national du Mont-Tremblant 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 French only)