Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Halfway between Quebec City and the Saguenay Fjord, come and discover the Grands-Jardins National Park on a guided winter hike!
4.8 km of trails await you this winter on this guided hike in the Grands-Jardins National Park, in the heart of the Charlevoix region. Accompanied by a park warden who knows the area like the back of his hand, you will have the pleasure of following the La Chouenne trail to discover the park's superb natural setting and enjoy superb panoramic views of the surrounding area. In a group of no more than 12 hikers, you will enjoy a pleasant Charlevoix hike in a small group!
As snow is generally present here in winter, snowshoes or crampons will be provided if necessary to help you on this guided winter hike in the Grands-Jardins National Park. You will set off for around 2.5 hours, on an out-and-back route with a 250-metre vertical drop: children aged 10 and over are accepted if they can cover 4.8 km and, above all, if they like walking! At the end of your hike in the Grands-Jardins National Park, hot chocolate will be served at the park's service centre to warm you up and bring the experience to a gentle close.
The Grands-Jardins National Park is one of the core areas of the Charlevoix Biosphere Reserve, so don't miss out on this guided hike on the La Chouenne trail, where the park warden will be on hand to explain everything you need to know!
- Meeting with your guide at the Mont-du-Lac-des-Cygnes Service Centre
- Fitting of snowshoes or crampons if necessary, with a briefing on the route of the hike and safety instructions
- Departure for a 2.5-hour guided hike in the Grands-Jardins National Park, on the La Chouenne trail (4.8 km / 250-metre ascent)
- Return to the Service Centre where a hot chocolate will be served to end the activity
Activity requirements
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Being in good physical condition and being able to cover a 4.8 km trail with a 250-metre difference in altitude on snowshoes, crampons or on foot is required to take part in this activity.
Special terms
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
- Guide
- Daily access to the national park
- Snowshoes or crampons if necessary
- Hot chocolate
- Quebec taxes
- Transfer
- Warm clothes
- Hat
- Gloves / Mittens
- Neck warmer
- Winter boots
- Bottle of water
