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Trails | Level of Difficulty and Vertical Drop | Length and Duration (km) | Departure Point and Description |
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L'Érablière Dogs are allowed in this trail, under certain conditions. |
Easy 20 m |
2.5 km (loop)* 1 h |
Des Érables bridge (km 2) The trail can be accessed from a forestry road that runs along the Malbaie River. The trail allows you to admire the Cran des Érables, then crosses a maple grove which takes on its most beautiful colors in the Fall. |
Le Lac-Sans-Oreille Dogs are allowed in this trail, under certain conditions. |
Intermediate 186 m |
a) 7.2 km (loop) b) 6.2 km (loop) 3 h to 4 h |
a) Félix-Antoine-Savard Discovery and Visitors Centre Discover this trail that leads to a nice glacial lake and passes through beautiful mixed forests. The shallow Lac Sans-Oreille is a great place to observe moose; you might be lucky enough to come across one! |
Le Belvédère |
Easy 55 m |
0.4 km (round trip) 15 min |
Draveur Visitors Centre (km 8) Without too much effort, head to the lookout for a dazzling view of the valley. |
Le Pied-des-Sommets Dogs are allowed in this trail, under certain conditions. |
Easy 35 m |
0.5 km (loop) 15 min. |
Draveur Visitors Centre (km 8) Stretch your legs by taking this path that leads to a belvedere from where you can contemplate Mount Félix-Antoine Savard, which overlooks the dam. |
Des Orchidées |
Easy 51 m |
2.1 km (loop)** 1 h |
L'Équerre campground (km 16)** Trail named in honor of two very discreet species of orchids, visible at certain times of the year. Through the large mature trees, discover another point of view over the valley. |
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Easy 78 m |
1 km (round trip)** 30 min. |
L’Équerre campground (km 16)** A pleasant hike that leads up to the foot of a spectacular 45 metres high waterfall. A destination in itself for those who will go to L’Équerre by bike, on foot or in a canoe. |
Hunter-Hume-Blake |
Difficult 254 m |
4.8 km (round trip)** Between 2 h and 3 h |
L’Équerre campground (km 16)**, from the Orchidées trail junction From the Orchidées trail, continue your climb to join the brand new William-Hume-Blake trail, which opens up a magnificient window on the Malbaie River and the immensity of the valley |
La Coulée à Girard |
Intermediate 44 m |
21.6 km (round trip)** |
L'Équerre campground (km 16)** Discover magnificent viewpoints on Rivière Malbaie in this rather quiet sector. Perfect for campers staying at L’Équerre. |
Le Riverain Dogs are allowed in this trail, under certain conditions. |
Intermediate Between 160 and 170 m |
a) 10.8 km (one way) |
a) Félix-Antoine-Savard Discovery and Visitors Centre This trail, located on the west bank of the Malbaie River, offers magnificent views of the valley and the Cran des Érables. It is covered with fine gravel for the majority of the course. Along the way, picnic tables allow you to recharge your batteries and contemplate the beauty of the site. When you leave the trail at Draveur Visitors Centre, you will have the choice to retrace your steps, return by Les Rapides trail or take the shuttle bus if it is in operation. |
Les Rapides Dogs are allowed in this trail, under certain conditions. |
Intermediate 20 m |
7.6 km (one way) |
Le Cran campground (km 0.5) In several places, you will hear the sound of rapids, hence the name of the trail. This trail offers the opportunity to start at Le Cran campground to reach Draveur Visitors Centre via the Pin-Blanc campground. The route offers several exit points on the park road. For your return, plan to retrace your steps, return by Le Riverain trail ou take the shuttle bus if it is in operation. |
L'Acropole-des-Draveurs |
Difficult 800 m |
11.2 km (round trip) |
Le Pin-Blanc campground (km 6) This trail takes you through a forest universe to the first summit, from which you will be immersed in an artic-alpine environment where flora and landscape are in the spotlight. A spectacular view on the Malbaie River valley and the surrounding peaks awaits you there. This is a challenging trail that requires good physical fitness and adequate equipment (hiking boots, at least 2 liters of drinking water per person, trekking poles and warm clothes, since it is generally 5° to 10°C colder at the top). Departures authorized only between sunrise and 2 p.m. (between sunrise and noon from September 3). Mandatory descent from the summit no later than 3 hours before sunset, a park warden will bring up the rear. |
*Does not include the approach path, a logging road that runs along Rivière Malbaie (2.4 km round trip, 30 min.). **Does not include the approach path; you must take Rivière Malbaie or the cycling path that runs along Rivière Malbaie (16 km round trip, 4 h) to get to the trailhead. |
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