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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. |
Along this trail, a scenic lookout offers a great view of Mont Albert's northern slope and overlooks 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. |
After hiking the La Chute Sainte-Anne trail, complete a loop by proceeding to the La Lucarne lookout, which 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 | The lookout overlooks the McGerrigle mountains, the 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 | This trail follows the Rivière Sainte-Anne and a magnificent cedar grove to the Ruisseau du Diable. The climb then brings 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, where you can access the barren 13 km2 plateau. The spectacular panoramic view is worth the effort. Elevation: 850 metres. To protect the caribou, this trail is open from June 10 to October 9, 2023. |
12.6 km (round trip) 5 h 30 |
Expert | Discovery and Visitors Centre | X | |
| Le Tour-du-Mont-Albert | First the trail ascends to the summit, then it crosses the plateau before leading to a steep descent to the foot of the Grande Cuve. It then follows a stony path to the Serpentine shelter and the Discovery and Visitor Centre. Elevation: 870 metres. To protect the caribou, this trail is open from July 1 to October 9, 2023. | 17.8 km (loop) 6 h to 8 h |
Expert | Discovery and Visitors Centre | X | |
| L'Abri de la Serpentine (option #1) | Once past the Chute du Diable (falls), continue climbing to Lac du Diable. A little further on, the Serpentine shelter is located at the foot of Mont Albert's vast glacial basins. Elevation: 360 metres. | 12.4 km (round trip) 4 h |
Difficult | Discovery and Visitors Centre | X | |
| L'Abri de la Serpentine (option #2) | This trail follows a former prospectors' road. The forest quickly thins out. The shelter is located at the foot of Mont Albert's vast glacial basins. Elevation: 260 metres. | 10 km (round-trip) 3½ h |
Intermediate | Ruisseau-Isabelle parking lot | X | |
| Le Mont-Olivine (option #1) | One kilometre past the Chute du Diable (falls), take the path to your left. It will bring you to a barren ridge offering a splendid view of Mont Albert and the Rivière Sainte-Anne valley. Elevation: 450 metres. | 11.4 km (round trip) 4 h |
Difficult | Discovery and Visitors Centre | ||
| Le Mont-Olivine (option #2) | This trail begins on a former prospectors' road and then becomes narrower all the way to the barren mountaintop. The view of Mont Albert and the Rivière Sainte-Anne valley is worth the climb. Elevation: 365 metres. | 8.8 km (round-trip) 4 h |
Difficult | Ruisseau-Isabelle parking lot | ||
| Le Lac-aux-Américains | This short hike brings you to the "cirque", or glacial basin, at Lac aux Américains, which is gorgeous at any time of day. Elevation: 80 metres. | 2.6 km (round trip) 1½ h |
Easy | Parking lot Route 160 |
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 | Parking lot Route 163 |
X | X |
| Le Mont-Jacques-Cartier | This trail evokes thoughts of the Far North, and the landscape features vast expanses of alpine tundra, where caribou are often seen. To protect the caribou, this trail is open from July 1 to October 9, 2023, from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shuttle service is mandatory. See details on page 8. Elevation: 465 metres. | 8.2 km (round trip) 4 h to 5 h |
Difficult | Mont-Jacques-Cartier Registration Centre | X | |
| Le Mont-Xalibu | From Lac aux Américains, the trail goes through a forest setting before changing into a rugged path that leads to the tundra. The views are stunning and you are sure to feel far from home. Elevation: 540 metres. To protect the caribou, this trail is open from June 10 to October 9, 2023. | 10.6 km (round trip) 5 h to 6 h |
Difficult | Parking lot Route 160 |
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| Le Mont-Joseph-Fortin | A steep climb leads to a taiga-like plateau. The spur trail to the cliff is a must. A loop trail circles the plateau, offering lots of great vantage points. Elevation: 490 metres. | 11 km (round trip) 5 h |
Difficult | Parking lot Route 160 |
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| Le Mont-Richardson | A wonderful challenge and a well-kept secret! Enjoy the breathtaking, 360-degree view at the summit. Elevation: 705 metres. | 11.6 km (round trip) 6 h |
Expert | Parking lot Route 160 |
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| La Rivière-Cascapédia | Admire the headwaters of one of Gaspésie’s largest rivers, the Cascapédia. It is here that its first major tributary, the Ruisseau aux Saumons, joins the river. Elevation: relatively flat. | 1.4 km (round trip) 30 min. |
Easy | Parking lot Route 11 |
X | X |
| Le Pic-du-Brûlé | This largely forested trail offers views of the Chic-Choc mountain range and the St. Lawrence Valley. On your way back, prolong the pleasure by going through Mont Ernest-Ménard. Elevation: 430 metres. | 14.2 km (loop) 5 h 15 |
Difficult | Lac-Cascapédia Registration Centre | ||
| Le Pic-de-l'Aube | This trail follows an old logging road and has a moderate slope (regular climb). You will reach the Pic de l’Aube that leads to the summit of the of the Chic-Choc mountain range. Elevation: 370 metres. | 12 km (round trip) 4 h |
Difficult | Pic-de-l'Aube parking lot Route 11 |
1 The durations are provided for guidance only and can vary greatly depending on the type of hiker and the weather conditions.
The difficult 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.