Top ideas The 5 most beautiful summits to reach

If you’re here, it’s because you’re the kind of person who takes on challenges for a reward you’ll never tire of: admiring a magnificent view from the top of a peak in the heart of nature.

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Hiker on the summit of Mount Sugar Loaf
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Stéphanie Bureau

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Summit of Mount Sugar Loaf in Appalachian Park
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Sainte-Lucie-de-Beauregard Parc des Appalaches

The summit of Mont Sugar Loaf is accessible via the Garde-feu trail (#11). The summit once housed a fire watch post, perfect for monitoring fires for miles around. Today, this incredible vantage point is a hiker’s delight.

Round trip: 7.4 km
Difference in altitude: 280 m
Altitude: 656 m

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An after-hike at Bistreau d’érable, the sugar shack at the foot of Sugar Loaf Mountain.

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Hiking the Crête des Grives trail
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Jessica Gallant | Nomade Magazine

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View from the top of the Crête des Grives trail
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Jessica Gallant | Nomade Magazine

Saint-Philémon Parc du Massif du Sud

It may not be the highest peak in the Park, but the view from the top of Crête des Grives is simply incredible. Standing in the treetops, you’ll be dazzled by the perspective effect of the landscape.

Loop: 11.1 km
Difference in altitude: 550 m
Altitude: 828 m

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An after-hike at the Pub de la Contrée / Microbrasserie de Bellechasse. Order the Planche du terroir with one of their village beers.

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Admire the view from the summit of Mount Caribou on the Sentiers pédestres des 3 Monts hiking trails.
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View from the summit of Mont Caribou at Sentiers pédestres des 3 Monts
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Marie-Pier Leduc – Nomade Magazine

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Mount Caribou summit at Sentiers pédestres des 3 Monts
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Marie-Pier Leduc – Nomade Magazine

Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine Sentiers pédestres des 3 Monts

Mont Caribou is the highest of the three mountains in the Sentiers pédestres des 3 Monts network. At its summit, you can admire a 360-degree view of the mining heritage. After this steep ascent, the reward is well worth it!

Round trip: 3.4 km
Vertical rise: 175 m
Altitude: 558 m

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Stay in the new ready-to-camp facilities built into the side of Mont Caribou.

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View from the top of the Tour à Stéphane at the summit of Mont Bonnet des Sentiers des Etchemins
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Stéphanie Allard

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La Tour à Stéphane at the summit of Mont Bonnet des Sentiers des Etchemins
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Stéphanie Allard

Saint-Magloire Sentiers des Etchemins

The ascent of Mont Bonnet is worth it for real. At the top of this loop, you’ll find the Tour à Stéphane. All around you are 7 villages in the Etchemins and Appalachian regions. Look to the northeast and you’ll see Mont Sugar Loaf, and to the northwest, a field of wind turbines.

Loop: 2.9 km
Elevation gain: 200 m
Altitude: 693 m

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Take advantage of its proximity to Parc du Massif du Sud and Parc des Appalaches.

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Breathtaking sunset from the summit of Mont Grand Morne
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Stéphanie Allard

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Start of the ascent of Mont Grand Morne
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Stéphanie Allard

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Observe a cape over 100 metres high as you climb Mont Grand Morne
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Stéphanie Allard

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Tarnish on the free-flight departure platform at the summit of Mont Grand Morne
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Stéphanie Allard

Sainte-Clotilde-de-Beauce Mont Grand Morne

Mont Grand Morne rises to an altitude of 608 metres. Nine trails, rated from “easy” to “difficult”, circle the mountain and take you to the summit, where you can admire the Hautes Appalaches landscape for over 60 kilometers.

Loop: 3.7 km
Elevation gain: 204 m
Altitude: 608 m

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The view, certainly! And who knows, maybe the chance to see hang-gliders and paragliders take to the skies on one of the most beautiful runways in North America.