Top ideas Snowshoe trails to challenge yourself (and be amazed by the view)!

You love snowshoeing and you’d like to challenge yourself while taking in some unique scenery. Here are a few trails that will test your ambitions and delight you! And who knows, maybe they’ll inspire you to take your snowshoeing to the next level?

Saint-Philémon Parcours du Mont St-Magloire

Direction Parc du Massif du Sud: Mont Saint-Magloire, rising to 917 meters, offers you a considerable challenge, especially in winter. The climb to the summit will be a memorable adventure! Departure deadline: 9:30 a.m.

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Admire one of the park’s most spectacular views from the summit of the brand new 63-foot observation tower, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire region. And to extend the adventure, four other day trails exceed 10 km, not forgetting the two long-distance routes with overnight stays available in pods or Eclipse ready-to-camp.

Experience it at Parc du Massif du Sud

Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine The Great Loop of Mont Caribou

Heading for the 3 Monts: Departing from Chalet Desjardins, the Great loop of Mont Caribou (10 km, elevation gain 533 m) puts your calves to the test: between mixed forests and mining landscapes, the climb is intense but unforgettable. Allow around 4 hours 30 minutes for your outing.

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The 360° panoramic view of the mining landscape and surrounding mountains rewards every effort! And to restore your strength after the effort, you can stay in a yurt, at the Desjardins chalet or in a modern ready-to-camp on site. (Dogs not allowed, as the site is an ecological reserve).

Experience it for yourself at Sentiers Pédestres des 3 Monts

Sainte-Lucie-de-Beauregard Mont Sugar Loaf

Direction Parc des Appalaches: In winter, the ascent of Mont Sugar Loaf (7.4 km round trip) is transformed into a true Nordic adventure! The Garde-feu trail (#11) climbs to a summit once guarded by firekeepers, and today offers an unobstructed view of miles of white nature.

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The sustained climb, the immaculate scenery and the panoramic view from the summit. And why not enjoy the full Mont Sugar Loaf experience: a cosy stay at the Micro-chalets des Appalaches and a sweet stop at the Bistreau d’érable. Pssst… For the real enthusiasts, the Tour du Sugar Loaf (13.9 km) promises an even more ambitious challenge.