Gîte du
Mont-Albert

Parc national de la Gaspésie offers 3 trails 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.

Period: December 18, 2020, to March 21, 2021

Tracks are set and packed every day.

Cross-country ski equipment rental available at the Mountain School from December 18, 2020, to April 5, 2021. Reservation by phone (1-800-665-6527) is mandatory at least 48 hours in advance.

Table of trails

Map of winter trails

We have grouped different equipments (alpine skiing, telemark, snowboard, divisible boards) under the same term: high-road skiing. You can practice this activity in many skiing areas, featuring snow fields and glades. Here, there's no mechanized lifts! But your efforts will be rewarded with a powder quality out of the ordinary. These spots are accessible from Route 299 and 16, 8 to 12 km south of the Discovery and Visitors Centre

• Mur des patrouilleurs (Mont-Albert)
• Grande-Cuve (Mont-Albert)
• Off-trail zone (Ernest-Laforce sector)
• Champ de Mars (Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs)
• Mont Hog's Back (Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs)
• Mont Vallières-de-Saint-Réal (Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs)
• Mines Madeleine (Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs) with a need to sleep in a shelter to access this area

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.

High-road ski equipment and intervention material for avalanche are available for rent at the Mountain School from December 18, 2020, to April 5, 2021. Reservation by phone (1-800-665-6527) is mandatory at least 48 hours in advance.

Period: December 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021

Table of trails - Approach walk

Safety in mountain and information about avalanches

Skiing with caribou - Instructions to be followed

Guided activity - Introduction to alpine touring skiing

Is this your first alpine touring skiing experience or your inaugural visit to the Chic-Chocs mountains? This introductory session will provide an introduction to mountain safety. The experienced guide provided by our partner, Ski Chic-Chocs, will accompany you all day long to ensure a safe and memorable outing. Details

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.

Periods:

• November 1, 2020, to May 31, 2021 (short hike sectors, except for Grande-Cuve)
• December 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021 (Grande-Cuve)
• December 15, 2020, to April 15, 2021 (long hike sectors)

Snowshoes rental is available at the Mountain School from December 18, 2020, to April 5, 2021. Reservation by phone (1-800-665-6527) is mandatory at least 48 hours in advance.

Table of trails

Map of winter trails

Guided activity - Alpine snowshoeing

Discover an alpine environment of the Chic-Chocs on snowshoes with a guide from our partner Ski Chic-Chocs. You’ll visit areas featuring spectacular lookouts. Details

Four lakes and two rivers (wading) are available for day fishing. A boat is provided on every lakes. Anglers can fish for speckled trout and arctic charr. A provincial fishing licence and a fishing right of access are mandatory. Find out more at the registration centre.

Period: June 12 to September 6, 2021

Regular and high seasons dates

Rates

Day Fishing Plan – 2021

Brook trout wade fishing offer - 2020 (in French only)

Book

Are you a fan of salmon fishing? In the upstream sector of Rivière Saint-Anne, salmon fishing is practised from June 15 to September 30, 2020. 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. (in French only)

Short Hikes

Hikers can commune with nature on a vast array of trails, sometimes on an easy path in a valley and other times on a stark peak where the park’s mountainous terrain is plain for all to see. Trails stretch from 1 km to 17 km in length, ranging from easy to very difficult.

Period: see the table of trails for detailed schedule

Table of trails

Mont Jacques-Cartier: an outing to a protected area

Mont Jacques-Cartier is an essential habitat in the main living area of the Gaspésie caribou and the best place to observe this mammal.

The following rules govern access to Mont Jacques-Cartier:

• Going off marked trails is prohibited
• Hiking on the Mont Jacques-Cartier trail is authorised only from June 24 to September 30, inclusively
• Hiking on the trail is authorised only between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Departures are not permitted after noon.

A park warden makes sure theses rules are respected.

See the various transportation services we offer

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 (Quality Safety Certified). Passenger transportation service is available.

Periods:

• June 24 to September 30, 2020: La Grande Traversée, at the East of Cascapédia lake
• June 24 to October 12, 2020: La Grande Traversée, at the West of Cascapédia lake

Table of trails

Trails map

See the various transportation services we offer

Rent a canoe and explore Lac Cascapédia. This type of watercraft is fast and very well suited to long rides on the 4 km lake. In addition, it has significant cargo capacity to carry, among other things, a picnic. For a moment of tranquility, rent a canoe at Mont-Jacques-Cartier registration centre and head over Lac à Pierre.

If you have your own watercraft, you can explore other lakes. Head over to Lac Paul or Lac Claude to check out typical park landscapes.

Periods:

• June 19 to September 7, 2020 (boat rental)
• June 6 to October 12, 2020 (personal boat, depending on the lakes)

Morning on the Water: 50% Off

Staying at a national park this summer? Get 50% off boat rental in the mornings. Simply show your accommodations receipt at the rental centre. Applies to rentals for an hour only. First come, first served! Certain conditions apply.

Rent a solo or duo recreational kayak or a solo sea kayak, watercrafts that are stable and easy to steer. Explore the wild rivers of Lac Cascapédia, ideal for moose watching.

If you have your own watercraft, you can explore other lakes. Head over to Lac Paul or Lac Claude to check out typical park landscapes. More experienced white water kayakers can travel down Rivière Sainte-Anne before the salmon fishing season begins on June 15, 2020.

Periods:

• June 19 to September 7, 2020 (boat rental)
• June 6 to October 12, 2020 (personal boat, depending on the lakes)

Morning on the Water: 50% Off

Staying at a national park this summer? Get 50% off boat rental in the mornings. Simply show your accommodations receipt at the rental centre. Applies to rentals for an hour only. First come, first served! Certain conditions apply.

Next to the Gîte and overlooking the panorama of Mont Albert, the heated outdoor pool is constantly supervised by a certified instructor. Enjoy sunbathing in the lounge chairs while the kids play in the water, or dive in yourself! Exclusive to our overnight guests.

Period: June 23 to mid-August, 2020

Located inside the Gîte, the sauna can comfortably accommodate between 6 and 8 people. Exclusive to our overnight guests.

Period: open as of January 12, 2021

Dinner

The Gîte's cuisine features tasty dishes epitomizing the very best in regional culinary art. A great admirer of Quebec food producers and processors, our new chef Jean-Alexandre Dubé makes it a point to prioritize quality products picked, raised, caught, or created here. Inspired by the majestic setting of Gîte du Mont-Albert, he draws on his experience to offer an up-to-date and truly fresh cuisine.

À la carte and fixed-price menu

Complete breakfast

With family or friends, combine breakfast and a visit to Parc national de la Gaspésie. Experience a complete breakfast in an enchanting setting.

Breakfast menu (lunch box)

Lunch box

What better than a freshly prepared lunch to replenish one’s strength on a mountain outing? Please note that our team of cooks will be happy to prepare a meal for your hike at Parc national de le Gaspésie. 

Lunch box menu (hiking)

Note: the Gîte's restaurant is closed until further notice due to preventive measures against COVID-19. Meals are available with room delivery service.

Member of:

• Gaspésie Gourmande
• Smarter Seafood

Periods:

• December 26, 2020, to April 4, 2021
• April 5, 2021 (breakfast only - for customers with accommodation)

For a relaxed atmosphere, choose the bistro bar with its fireplace and its terrace open during summer. Offering lunch and dinner meals, the bistro-bar at Gîte du Mont-Albert is also an ideal place to stop for a rest, admire the majestic mountain view, and enjoy a glass of wine or the Gaspésie flavours of the microbrewery beers offered on site. Specialty coffees and sweet drinks are available as well.

New! The menu is also offered for take-out.

Television with 17 channels, Wi-Fi Internet access and incredible atmosphere.

À la carte menu

Periods:

• December 26, 2020, to April 4, 2021