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Backcountry Skiing Trails
| Trail | Length and Duration | Degree of Difficulty | Departure Point | Difference in altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Rivière-Sautauriski* Fall under the spell of Rivière Sautauriski, ice-covered in some places and active in others. A magical walk in the heart of this beautiful valley. |
4.8 km (round-trip) 1 h 30 |
Easy | Chemin de la Vallée, km 12.5 | - |
| Le Confluent* | 1.7 km (loop) 35 min. |
Easy | Chemin de la Vallée, km 12.5 | - |
| Le Draveur Sud Walk alongside Rivière Jacques-Cartier to the Pont-Banc sector, where you’ll be greeted by spectacular views. |
14.8 km (round-trip) 4 h |
Intermediate | Chemin de la Vallée, km 10 (Discovery and Visitors Centre) or km 18 | 30 m. |
| L’Incursion In the winter, explore this link between the Éperon trail and the Discovery and Visitors Centre as you wind your way through a forest of towering spruce and majestic yellow birch. |
10.8 km (one way only) 3 h |
Very difficult | Chemin de la Vallée, from km 3 to km 10 (Discovery and Visitors Centre) | 30 m. |
| La Voie-du-Bûcheron Experience this magnificent trail adorned with snow-laden spruce in the heart of the Laurentian Massif plateaus. |
20.7 km (one way only) 8 h |
Very difficult | Chemin de la Vallée, from km 10 (Discovery and Visitors Centre) to Camp Mercier | 440 m. |
| La Rivière-à-l’Épaule This trail leads to the plateau sector, offering backcountry skiers an exciting challenge. |
20 km (one way only) 6 h |
Very difficult | Chemin de la Vallée, from km 3 to L'Épaule sector (km 94 of Route 175) | 370 m. |
*You must walk 10 km to reach the trails.