Multi-purpose trails open all year round, here, we are elsewhere

Montagne du Fort and Lac Cuillèrier area

Open all year round

Reservoir and islands sector

Open mid-May to mid-Oct.

 

  • Le Bastion Parc régional du Poisson Blanc Accueil

    Accueil - Le Bastion

  • The Prisme

    60 meters 1 minute by foot

  • The Grand Héron

    200 meters 2 minutes by foot

  • The Tourterelle

    250 meters 4 minutes by foot

  • The Cardinal

    300 meter 4 minutes by foot

  • The Pic-Flamboyant

    300 meter 4 minute by foot

  • The Pic-Mineur

    400 meters 5 minutes by foot

  • Parc Poisson Blanc camping sauvage

    The Grand-Pic

    400 meters 5 minutes by foot

  • 1 La Cigogne

    0,5 km 15 minutes

  • 2A Site des Pères

    2 km +/- 40 minutes

  • 2C La Pointe des Pères

    2 km +/- 40 minutes

  • 3A Site des Mauves

    1.3 km +/- 30 minutes

  • 3B La pointe des Mauves

    1.5 km +/- 30 minutes

  • 6 La Sainte Paix

    1.6 km +/- 30 minutes

  • 12A Le Cap du soleil couchant

    2.5 km +/- 45 minutes

  • 12C La Pointe aux Harles

    2.5 km +/- 45 minutes

  • 12D La Pointe au Cerisier

    2.5 km +/- 45 minutes

  • 20 Les pieds dans le sable

    1.6 km +/- 30 minutes

  • 13 Le Soleil du Midi

    3.5 km +/- 1:15

  • 23A L'aurore

    3 km +/- 1 hour

  • 24 La Pointe du Couchant

    3.3 km +/- 1:10

  • 25 La Retraite

    3 km +/- 1 heure

  • 23B La Pointe à Bill

    3.7 km +/- 1:15

  • 27A La Canopé

    4 km +/- 1h20

  • 29 L'île à la Loutre

    4 km +/- 1h20

  • 31 Le Paradis

    4,5 km +/- 1:30

  • 26 La Lagune

    4 km +/- 1:20

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    27B La Cigale

    5 km 1h30

  • 36 L'Entrée du Chenal

    4.9 km +/- 1:40

  • 34 Katimavik

    4 km +/- 1:20

  • 40 L'oasis

    5 km 1h30

  • 41A La pointe de Granit

    6 km +/- 2 hours

  • 41B L'horizon

    7.5 km +/- 2h15

  • 39 Pointe aux bleuets

    5.4 km +/- 1:45

  • 42E L'Équateur

    7 km +/- 2 hours

  • 42A La Chanterelle

    6 km approximately 2h of canoeing

  • 44A L'Enclume

    9 km 3 hours

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    44B L'évasion

    9 km 3h

  • 44C La pointe à la perdrix

    9 km +/- 3 heures

  • 45A Le Parasol

    9 km 3h

  • 45B La pointe aux Dorés

    9 km +/- 3 hours

  • 47A La pointe du Brochet

    9.1 km +/- 3 hours

  • 47B La Terrasse

    9.1 km +/- 3 hours

  • 47C La pointe Ensoleillée

    10 km +/- 3:20

  • 52A La Plage Cachée

    11 km +/- 3:40

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    52C Le cap siffleur

    11 km +/- 3:40

  • 55A Le Lagon Bleu

    12.5 km +/- 4:10

  • 55C Le site de la Sand Bar

    13 km +/- 4:20

  • 56 Le Rocher Fendu

    13.5 km +/- 4:30

  • 59 La Pointe aux Bouleaux

    15 km +/- 5 hours

  • 60 La Plage d'or

    14 km +/- 4:30

  • 63A Cap à la Tortue

    15 km +/- 5 hours

  • 63B Site de la Paroi Éléphant

    15.2 km +/- 5 hours

  • 63C La Péninsule

    15.5 km +/- 5:10

  • 65 L'aube

    12,5 km +/- 4 hours

  • 64 L'Île Mira

    15 km +/- 5 hours

  • 66A La Pointe au Pin

    13 km +/- 4:20

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    66D Le cap à l'aigle

    13.5 km +/- 4:30

  • 68 L'Île aux voyageurs

    14 km +/- 4:30

  • 70A La petite Plage

    16.4 km +/- 5:30

  • 70B La grande Plage

    16.4 km +/- 5:30

  • 70C La Pointe aux Chênes

    16.2 km +/- 5:30

  • 70G La Citadelle

    14 km +/- 4:30

  • 70K La Pointe de l'Épervier

    16.2 km +/- 5:20

  • Le camp de base

    6.7 km 10 minutes by car

  • Le site de la plage

    6.5 km 10 minutes by car

  • Picnic Stop 8

    2 km 40 minutes

  • Picnic Stop 9

    2 km 40 minutes

  • Picnic Stop 10

    2.2 km around 45 minutes

  • Picnic Stop 12B

    2.5 km around 45 minutes

  • Picnic Stop 21

    1.5 km 30 minutes

  • Picnic Stop 22

    2 km +/- 40 minutes

  • Picnic Stop 28B

    3.8 km around 1h20

  • Picnic Stop 30B

    3.8 km around 1h20

  • Picnic Stop 33C

    4.5 km around 1h20

  • Picnic Stop 35

    4.5 km around 1h20

  • Picnic Stop 38

    5 km around 1h40

  • Picnic Stop 42B

    6.5 km around 2h30

  • Picnic Stop 48

    10.5 km around 3h30

  • Picnic Stop 49

    11 km around 3h40

  • Picnic Stop 54C

    12 km around 4h00

  • Picnic Stop 55D

    13 km around 4h20

  • Picnic Stop 55E

    13.5 km around 4h40

  • Picnic Stop 57A

    14 km around 5h00

  • Picnic Stop 57B

    14 km around 5h00

  • Picnic Stop 66C

    14 km around 5h00

  • B2 Blocs des Pères

    0,7 km +/- 30 minutes of canoeing 2 boulders 11 problems from V1 to V7-8

  • PS42 Psicobloc du Chenal

    7 km 2h30 minutes of canoeing 10 problems from V1 to V7-8

  • P42 Paroi Écho - Canot

    7 km +/- 2h30 of canoeing 32 routes from 5.6 to 5.12

  • P42 Paroi Écho - Terre-ferme

    7 km +/- 2h30 of canoeing 31 routes from 5.7 to 5.12

  • B44 Blocs du Chenal

    7,5 km 2h45 minutes of canoeing 11 problems from V1 to V9

  • P45 Paroi Amiral

    9 km +/- 3h of canoeing 12 routes from 5.5 to 5.11

  • Paroi Éléphant Escalade Parc du Poisson Blanc

    P63 Paroi Éléphant

    15 km +/- 5h of canoeing 28 routes from 5.5 to 5.12

  • Plage du Rapide-du-Fort

    5,5km

  • Sentier des Merisiers

    Débutant

  • Sentier La Baie-Durand

    Intermédiaire

  • Raquette Laurentides

    Sentier Katimavik

    Intermédiaire

  • Sentier du Sommet

    Intermédiaire

  • Sentier du Crique

    +/- 4 heures Intermédiaire

  • Sentier du Chenal

    Intermédiaire

  • Sentier le Cap du sud

    Intermédiaire

  • Sentier de l’île en U

    Intermédiaire

  • Sentier de la Paroi Éléphant

    Débutant

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Hiking at Montagne du Fort and Lac Cuillèrier

Up Here, We’re 500m Above It All

If you want to discover hiking in the Laurentides, the hiking trails of Montagne du Fort are perfect for exploring the region from all angles. The trailhead, which is accessible by car, is located at the foot of the Rapide-du-Fort sector and the Lac Cuillèrier sector. Please note that accessing these trails by non-motorized watercraft is also an option. Stop by the reception lodge to inquire about trail conditions and get a detailed map of the area.

MAPS OF THE TRAILS

Trail Names

  • Baie-Durand
  • Merisiers
  • Katimavik
  • Sommet
  • Crique (formerly Desjardins)

CHECK OUT THE INTERACTIVE MAP FOR MORE INFOS

Difficulty Levels

The hiking trails of the Montagne du Fort and Lac Cuillèrier sector are good for beginner, intermediate, and advanced hikers. The shortest trail that leads to a lookout is 1 km long. The longest is 5 kilometers. Now, we’re only talking about the hike in- not the return journey. Please plan your outing accordingly.

Entry and Season

  • Free entry;
  • Located 5 km from the reception lodge;
  • Dogs on leashes are permitted;
  • No entry after dark;
  • Trails are open year-round, but not maintained in the winter.

Did you know ?

The Montagne du Fort is an impressive range in the Laurentides that has several peaks, the highest of which rises to 502 meters above sea level. Since the creation of the Park in 2008, six lookouts have been developed to offer hikers a magnificent glimpse of the Laurentians landscapes. A belvedere was built at the end of the Merisiers trail in 2008. The latter has a roof and a picnic table, and a dry pit cabinet is available near the building.

Hiking Along the Reservoir

In These Parts, The Trailhead Is a Canoe

If you want to discover hiking in the Laurentides, the trails located on the islands and along the banks of the Poisson Blanc reservoir are perfect for admiring the archipelagos and, as night falls, taking in some sublime sunsets.

The hiking trails of the island sector are only accessible by non-motorized watercraft: there is no dock at the foot of the trails. The lookouts located at the end of each course will give you a breathtaking glimpse of the reservoir and its 100 islands, and of the hills of the Canadian Shield which border this body of water.

CHECK OUT THE TRAILS MAP

Trail Names

  • Le Chenal
  • Le Cap du Sud
  • L’île en U
  • La Paroi Éléphant

CHECK OUT THE INTERACTIVE MAP FOR MORE INFOS

Difficulty Levels

The hikes around the reservoir are accessible to beginners as well as intermediate hikers. The trails are short but still have a good slope, so be prepared to work those calves.

Entry and Season

  • Free entry;
  • Dogs on leashes are permitted on the trails;
  • No entry after dark;
  • Trails are closed from mid-October to mid-May.

Equipment

Whether you are going out for an hour or a full day, it is important to bring clothing and equipment that are suitable for hiking. Please consider:

  • Checking the weather before leaving;
  • Bringing at least 1.5 L of water per person;
  • Wearing walking shoes that provide good support and good grip to avoid tumbling;
  • Wearing a backpack for your gear: water containers, bug repellant, snacks, sunscreen, maps;
  • Booking your watercraft to get to the trails located on the islands and banks of the reservoir.

Code of Ethics for Hikers

The cellular network is not always reliable on our trails. Be sure to plan a safe, autonomous outing, and to return home before dark. Courtesy is essential when hiking in the Laurentians: it is important to respect other users and trail signs, as well as the flora and fauna present in the area.

To fully enjoy your hiking experience, we encourage compliance with the Hiker’s Code of Ethics and Poisson Blanc Regional Park’s official regulations.