In the National Parks
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay
Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay is a true fjord region and offers hiking excursions for all skill levels over a variety of distances. The well landscaped trails offer breathtaking views that are well worth the detour. Back-country campsites are also available. Presenting a list of our favorite trails:
Consult the 2016-2017 Visitor's Guide for more details.
| Trail Name | Length and Duration | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Baie-Éternité Area | ||
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Des Méandres-à-Falaises |
1.6 km (loop) 45-60 min |
Easy |
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Sentier de la Statue |
7.6 km (round trip) 3-4 hrs |
Intermediate to Difficult |
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Les Caps, to the Du Géant viewpoint |
10.2 km (round trip) 4-5 hrs |
Intermediate to Difficult |
| l’Anse-Saint-Jean Area | ||
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Des Poètes (formerly Les Caps), from L’Anse-Saint-Jean to Petit-Saguenay |
10 km (one-way only, shuttle service required) 5 hrs |
Intermediate |
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Des Chutes, to Montagne Blanche |
13.8 km (round trip) 6-7 hrs |
Difficult |
|
L'Anse-de-Tabatière, viewpoint overlooking the fjord |
0.5 km (loop) 10 min |
Easy |
| Baie-Sainte-Marguerite et Baie-de-Tadoussac Areas | ||
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Sentier Le Fjord, from the Le Béluga discovery and services centre to the Halte du Béluga |
6 km (round trip) 2.5 hrs |
Easy |
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Sentier de l’Estuaire, from La Maison des Dunes discovery and services centre) |
800 m (round trip) 20 min |
Easy |
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Pointe-de-l’Islet, to the Tadoussac federal wharf |
800 m (loop) 20 min |
Easy |
91, rue Notre-Dame, Rivière-Éternité, G0V 1P0
T 418.272.1556 | 1.
800.665.6527
Parc national des Monts-Valin
The park, located atop the area's highest mountains, offers several landscaped paths and many viewpoint overlooking the region. Presenting a list of our favorite trails:
Consult the 2016-2017 Visitor's Guide for more details.
| Trail Name | Length and Duration | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Departure from the Pic-de-la-Hutte parking lot at 9 km from the discovery and services centre | ||
|
Les Sommets |
5 km (loop) 1.5 hrs |
Intermediate |
|
Pic-Dubuc |
12 km (round trip) 4 hrs |
Intermediate |
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Le Pic-de-la-Hutte |
3 km (round trip) 1 hr |
Easy |
| Départ du Centre de découverte et de services | ||
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Le Pic-de-la-Hutte |
16 km (round trip) 5 hrs |
Difficult |
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Le Pic-de-la-Tête-de-Chien |
8 km (round trip) 2.5 hrs |
Difficult |
| Départ de la Route du Bras des canots | ||
|
La vallée des Fantômes |
6 km (round trip) 2 hrs |
Intermediate |
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Easy: Minimal change in elevation, short distance, no special equipment required.
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360, rang Saint-Louis, Saint-Fulgence, G0V 1S0
T 418.674.1200 | 1.800.665.6527