Ange and her family skate at Golf Beaurivage

I’ve always had a soft spot for businesses that don’t hesitate to reinvent themselves! Golf Beaurivage (link in french), 15 minutes from the bridges on the south shore, has gone all out with a range of winter activities for all tastes on its superb wooded course.

Cross-country skiing, fatbike and snowshoeing trails are available over several kilometers. For cross-country skiing, the trails join up with the existing network at the Club de St-Étienne, providing a new starting point. For snowshoeing and fatbikes, the trails are set right on the golf course, and equipment can be hired on site.

For our first family visit, we chose the forest skating trail! It’s almost 2.5 kilometers through a majestic forest, with a quality of ice that’s pleasantly surprising for this kind of trail, but above all it’s a magical, soothing setting. At the time of our visit, the sun was dazzling and a beautiful snow had fallen the night before, making the scenery even more enchanting.

We were able to put on our skates in a log cabin before setting off on the icy path. The trail is sometimes more forested, sometimes more open, with views over the snow-covered valleys of the golf course.

Halfway along the trail, we came across another small hut open to nature, with a large table ideal for a winter picnic (which we underestimate, it’s so nice to eat outside in winter) or simply to have a snack.

A few Adirondack chairs under the fir trees were also an invitation to relax, while letting the sun’s rays caress us. It’s a really great idea for Club de Golf Beaurivage to offer these comfort zones so you can make the most of the place.