QUEBEC NATIONAL PARKS DAY
Parc national des Monts-Valin
Hiking with our enthusiasts (Le Pic-de-la-Tête-de-Chien trail)
In the company of a park warden, discover Le Pic-de-la-Tête-de-Chien trail, as your mentor leads the way, sharing anecdotes about and knowledge of the territory.
Difficult 8 km trail (round trip) with a 340 m gradient.
- Meeting point: Discovery and Visitors Centre
- Schedule: 10 a.m.
- Duration: 3hr 30min
- Maximum number of participants: 25
- Bookings required by telephone at 418-674-1200
- Free of charge
Dragonfly break at Lac-des-Pères
Enjoy a dragonfly break on your Lac-des-Pères hike with entomologist Michel Savard. He'll tell you all about hawkers, the large dragonflies that patrol the shores of the lake and fascinate curious hikers. You'll be able to observe at least three species. In case of rain, the activity will be held at the Discovery and Visitors Centre.
Easy 3 km trail (round trip) with a 50 m gradient.
- Meeting point: Lac-des-Pères trail (at Lac des Pères)
- Schedule: between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
- Free of charge
Pic-de-la-Hutte peak: 900 m in altitude
In the company of our park warden and naturalist, discover the impact of altitude on flora and fauna, and learn more about the nine varieties of blueberry that occupy the peaks.
Easy 3 km trail (round trip) with a 70 m gradient.
- Meeting point: Pic-de-la-Hutte trail (at the peak)
- Schedule: between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Free of charge
Hiking with our enthusiasts (Le Mirador trail)
In the company of a park warden, discover Le Mirador trail and its breathtaking views of the Monts-Valin mountain range. Test your knowledge with our fall quiz.
Easy 3 km trail (round trip) with a 60 m gradient.
- Meeting Centre: Discovery and Visitors Centre
- Schedule: 1:30 p.m.
- Duration: 1hr 30min
- Maximum number of participants: 25
- Bookings required by telephone at 418-674-1200
- Free of charge
Interpretation booth
Come and meet our enthusiastic staff to learn more about the park at our interpretation booth at the Discovery and Visitors Centre.
- Meeting point: Discovery and Visitors Centre
- Schedule: all day long
- Free of charge
