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Hiking Trails
| Trail | Description | Length and Duration1 | Degree of Difficulty | Departure Point | Self-guided | Family-friendly |
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La Chute-Sainte-Anne Dogs are allowed in this trail, under certain conditions. |
This trail offers a scenic lookout with a great view of Mont Albert’s northern slope and views of the Rivière Sainte-Anne falls. Elevation: relatively flat. | 1.7 km (round trip) 30 min |
Easy | Discovery and Visitors Centre | X | X |
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La Lucarne Dogs are allowed in this trail, under certain conditions. |
A loop that offers a beautiful view of the Rivière Sainte-Anne valley. Elevation: 80 metres. | 2.5 km (loop) 1 h |
Easy | Discovery and Visitors Centre | X | |
| La Saillie | Spectacular views of the McGerrigle mountains, Gîte du Mont-Albert, and the Rivière Sainte-Anne valley. Elevation: 190 metres. | 4.2 km (round trip) 1 h 45 |
Intermediate | Discovery and Visitors Centre | ||
| La Chute-du-Diable | The trail follows Rivière Sainte-Anne before a short climb that takes you to a lookout where you can admire the waterfall. Elevation: 120 metres. | 7 km (round trip) 3 h |
Intermediate | Discovery and Visitors Centre | ||
| Le Mont-Albert (northern slope) | This steady climb leads to the summit of Mont Albert. Elevation: 860 metres. Open from June 14 to October 13, 2025. | 11.6 km (round trip) 5 h |
Expert | Discovery and Visitors Centre | X | |
| Le Tour-du-Mont-Albert | A classic! Crossing the summit plateau and descent into the Cuve du Diable. Elevation: 860 metres. Open from July 1 to September 30, 2025. | 17.3 km (loop) 6 h to 8 h |
Expert | Discovery and Visitors Centre | X | |
| L'Abri de la Serpentine (option #1) | Forest trail alternating steeper ascents leading to the Serpentine shelter, located at the foot of the Mont Albert’s vast basins. Elevation: 360 metres. | 12.4 km (round trip) 4 h |
Difficult | Discovery and Visitors Centre | X | |
| L'Abri de la Serpentine (option #2) | Former prospecting trail where the forest quickly becomes more open until reaching the shelter located at the foot of Mont Albert’s vast basins. Elevation: 270 metres. | 10 km (round-trip) 3½ h |
Intermediate | Ruisseau-Isabelle parking lot | X | |
| Le Mont-Olivine (option #1) | Steady ascent leading to a bare ridge offering magnificent view of Mont Albert and the Rivière Sainte-Anne Valley. Elevation: 460 metres. | 11.4 km (round trip) 4 h |
Difficult | Discovery and Visitors Centre | ||
| Le Mont-Olivine (option #2) | Ascent leading to a bare ridge offering magnificent views Mont Albert and the Rivière Sainte-Anne valley. Elevation: 375 metres. | 8.8 km (round-trip) 3 h 30 |
Intermediate | Ruisseau-Isabelle parking lot | ||
| Le Lac-aux-Américains | This short hike brings you to the "cirque", or glacial basin, at Lac aux Américains. Elevation: 90 metres. | 2.6 km (round trip) 1½ h |
Easy | Lac aux Américains parking lot | X | X |
| Le Mont-Ernest-Laforce | The summit offers a particularly striking, 360-degree view of Mont Albert and the surrounding mountains. Elevation: 155 metres. | 4.6 km (loop) 2 h |
Intermediate | Ernest-Laforce parking lot | X | X |
| Le Mont-Jacques-Cartier | This trail is reminiscent of the Far North with its vast expanses of alpine tundra. Open from July 1 to September 30, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shuttle in operation. Elevation: 465 metres. | 8.2 km (round trip) 4 h |
Difficult | Mont-Jacques-Cartier Registration Centre | X | |
| Le Mont-Xalibu | From Lac aux Américains, the trail heads through a forest setting before changing into a rugged path that leads to the tundra. Elevation: 540 metres. Open from June 14 to October 13, 2025. | 10.6 km (round trip) 5 h |
Difficult | Lac aux Américains parking lot | ||
| Le Mont-Joseph-Fortin | A steep climb leads to a taiga-like plateau. A loop trail circles the plateau, offering many great vantage points. Elevation: 500 metres. | 11 km (round trip) 4 h 30 |
Difficult | Mont Richardson parking lot | ||
| Le Mont-Richardson | A wonderful challenge and a well-kept secret! Enjoy the breathtaking, 360-degree view at the summit. Elevation: 710 metres. | 11.6 km (round trip) 6 h |
Expert | Mont Richardson parking lot | ||
| Le Mont-des-Pics | Trail located partly within the territory of the Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs. Elevation: relatively flat. | 7.2 km (round trip) 3 h |
Difficult | Mont-Jacques-Cartier Registration Centre | X | |
| La Rivière-Cascapédia | Short trail leading to the source of one of the most important salmon rivers in Gaspésie. Elevation: relatively flat. | 1.4 km (round trip) 30 min. |
Easy | Rivière Cascapédia parking lot | X | X |
| Le Pic-du-Brûlé | This trail offers views of the Chic-Choc mountain range and the St. Lawrence Valley. Elevation: 430 metres. | 14.2 km (loop) 5 h |
Difficult | Lac-Cascapédia Registration Centre | ||
| Le Pic-de-l'Aube | Old forest trail culminating on a peak that protrudes at the top of the Chic-Choc mountain range. Elevation: 375 metres. | 11.8 km (round trip) 4 h |
Difficult | Pic-de-l'Aube parking lot |
1 The durations are provided for guidance only and can vary greatly depending on the type of hiker and the weather conditions.
The difficult and expert trails have very steep inclines, cutting through mountainous areas composed of rocks. Adequate preparation and being in good physical condition are a must. Wearing hiking boots is strongly recommended. The mountain tops are barren: no trees or terrain to protect you from weather conditions, which are often harsh. Ask our staff for advice on planning your excursion.
Our opening and closing dates are set by regulation. However, some trails may open after the scheduled date or be closed temporarily. To protect the natural environment and for your safety, walking on closed trails is prohibited.