Explore our 20 km of picturesque hiking trails that offer stunning views of the St. Lawrence River, nestled in the heart of Charlevoix, Quebec. Trailheads are conveniently located at both the top and bottom of the mountain, offering options suitable for all levels and preferences. Best of all, our hiking trails are free to enjoy!
For an added dose of adventure, consider adding a chairlift ride to your hike.
Hiking routes are now accessible through the On Piste application.
Pricing
| Day Ticket | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gondola ride |
Coming soon |
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| Ages 6 & under |
free |
The gondola ticket is valid for a single return trip on the same day. It is possible to get off the gondola at the base or at the top to enjoy the hiking trails and take another gondola ride later in the day. One-way prices are the same as round-trip prices.
Hiking Trails
Hiking routes are now available on the On Piste application, allowing you to be guided in the mountain and to track and record your performance more accurately.
Hiking Trail Descriptions
Le Button : 2 km
The Button hiking trail will lead you straight to one of the most beautiful views in Charlevoix. With the brand new belvedere at the top of the Button, this trail definitely becomes the perfect hike or bike ride. This emblematic and historic promontory of Le Massif de Charlevoix is a 30-metre rise, built in September 2001 with the earth from the snowmaking basin. The goal of this development was to become an Olympic standard downhill ski run. Today, this viewpoint offers an impressive and unique 360 degree panoramic view.
- Relatively flat trail
- Well-maintained
- Path accessible to all hikers
- 360 degree panoramic view
- Scenic viewpoint
Le Lugeron: 3.5 km
This dirt trail is relatively flat with no major obstacles. It ends at the Luge Refuge 1 and meets with the Gabrielle-Roy-Ouest trail. From there you can access the Refuge Liguori. Refuge 1 offers a breathtaking view of the St. Lawrence River and the Isle-aux-Coudres. It is the perfect place to take a break or enjoy a delicious picnic. You can access this trail at the top of the mountain, JUST behind the snow school.
- Relatively flat trail
- Well-maintained
- 1-hour hike
- Path accessible to all hikers
Des Crêtes: 3.1 km
This is a narrow path with obstacles and a large drop that offers magnificent views of the St. Lawrence River and the Petite Butte Ronde. You have the option of doing a small, 1.2 km loop to hike the Button trail of Charlevoix. This trail meets with the La Promenade trail, which leads to the base of the mountain. You can access the Des Crètes trail at the top of the mountain, near the Maillard chairlift, or at the base of the mountain from the La Promenade trail.
- Relatively flat trail
- Well-maintained
- 1.5-hour hike
- Ideal trail for occasional hikers
La Promenade: 3.1 km
This trail is set on dirt and has no obstacles. It leads to the viewpoint at the Petite Butte Ronde at an altitude of 258 metres. There, you will discover an exceptional view of the St. Lawrence River and the mountain’s unique forest ecosystem. This trail allows you to take the Des Crètes trail and reach the top of the mountain. You can access this trail at the base of the mountain or from the bottom of the Anguille trail.
- Relatively flat trail
- Well-maintained
- 1.5-hour hike
- Ideal trail for occasional hikers
La Goudrelle: 392 meter loop
This trail is built on a natural terrain. Itfollows along the Grande-Pointe stream at the base of the mountain, nestled in the valley. Offering views of waterfalls, it is a true oasis of freshness where the scents of the forest converge. An ideal haven for meditation, contemplation, and connecting with nature, it is the perfect route for beginner hikers.
- Flat trail
- Well-maintained
- Accessible to all hikers
- Duration: between 15 and 30 minutes
Le Forestier: 1.7 km
This trail with obstacles and wood and stone stairs offers few drops overall. It hits a maple grove and leads to two magnificent lookouts on the St. Lawrence River and Petite-Rivière-Saint-François. You will find a terrace, benches, and tables. From the chalet at the base the mountain, after crossing the footbridge, the trail is accessible from the west side of the gondola (at the bottom of the sled run).
- Loop trail
- Maintained
- Accessible to all types of hikers
- Terrace, benches and tables.
- 2-hour hike
Gabrielle Roy Ouest: 11.7 km
This natural and narrow trail links "Le Lugeron" at the summit to "L'Ancestrale" at the base. It features beautiful viewpoints, numerous wooden footbridges, a erratic block, and traverses a magnificent forest with iconic trees of Quebec. This trail is named after Gabrielle Roy, a French-Canadian author originally from Manitoba. The landscapes and watercourses of our region, which she considered her favorite place, served as her inspiration.
- Linear trail
- Maintained
- Accessible to all types of hikers
- Elevation: +370m – 689 m
La Butte Ronde: 200 meters
This trail is giving access to a magnificent view of the river. It runs through a mature ancestral pine forest.
- Linear trail
- Very well-maintained trail
- Accessible to all types of hikers
- 20-minute hike
Le Saint-François: 2 km
This trail features a significant elevation gain over a short distance. It follows the Saint-François River and its multiple water basins, leading to the bridge used for sledding in winter to access the "L'Ancestrale" trail on the other side. It can be accessed via the "Le Forestier" trail.
• Linear trail
• Maintained trail
• Ideal for casual hikers
• Overlook and picnic area
• 1-hour hike
• Elevation: - +218 m – 55m
L'Ancestrale: 3.2 km
This steep trail, set according to the slopes, is dotted with gateways, bridges, and stairs attached to the rocky cliffs. It leads to the first source of electricity that powered a few houses in the village of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François in 1926 and allows hikers to access the "Gabrielle-Roy-Ouest" trail to complete a large loop.
- Linear trail
- Maintained trail
- Ideal for casual hikers
- Gateways, bridges, and stairs attached to the rocky cliffs
- 2-hour kike
- Elevation: +404m – 27 m
View the Tourisme Charlevoix hiking trail guide.