Winter Hiking at
the Montagne du Fort
The hiking trails of Montagne du Fort are accessible by snowshoe during the winter season. This intimate and magical territory offers a wide range of trails with the possibility to choose the right levels of difficulty. Also, this place is the perfect spot to try a new winter sport such as ski-hok.
Please note that the trails on the islands and on the shores of the reservoir are not open during the winter period.
Snowshoe and ski-hok rental
Thanks to our equipment rental service, it is possible to rent snowshoes or skis-hooks for the day. This service is only available on weekdays, as the reception pavilion is closed on weekends during the winter season. To rent equipment, we invite you to call or write to us.
Map and Trail Names
- Rapide-du-Fort;
- Merisiers;
- Katimavik;
- Sentier du sommet;
- Sentier Desjardins.
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, especially during the winter season.
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;
- Well-marked trails;
- Parking lots are snow cleared and accessible to cars.
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The Prisme
60 mètres 2 minutes walk
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The Pic-Mineur
300 mètres 5 minutes à pied
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The Grand-Pic
250 mètres 5 minutes à pied
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The Pic-Flamboyant
300 meter 4 minute by foot
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Accueil Le Bastion
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1 La Cigogne
0,5 km 15 minutes
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2A Site des Pères
2 km +/- 40 minutes
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2B Le Franc Sud
1.6 km +/- 30 minutes
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3A Site des Mauves
1.3 km +/- 30 minutes
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2C La Pointe des Pères
2 km +/- 40 minutes
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3B La pointe des Mauves
1.5 km +/- 30 minutes
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13 Le Soleil du Midi
3.5 km +/- 1:15
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6 La Sainte Paix
1.6 km +/- 30 minutes
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12A Le Cap du soleil couchant
2.5 km +/- 45 minutes
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12C La Pointe aux Harles
2.5 km +/- 45 minutes
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23A L'aurore
3 km +/- 1 hour
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24 La Pointe du Couchant
3.3 km +/- 1:10
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12D La Pointe au Cerisier
2.5 km +/- 45 minutes
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20 Les pieds dans le sable
1.6 km +/- 30 minutes
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23B La Pointe à Bill
3.7 km +/- 1:15
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27 A La Canopé
4 km +/- 1h20
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25 La Retraite
3 km +/- 1 heure
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31 Le Paradis
4,5 km +/- 1:30
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26 La Lagune
4 km +/- 1:20
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27B La Cigale
5 km 1h30
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36 L'Entrée du Chenal
4.9 km +/- 1:40
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29 L'île à la Loutre
4 km +/- 1h20
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34 Katimavik
4 km +/- 1:20
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44A L'Enclume
9 km 3 hours
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42E L'Équateur
7 km +/- 2 hours
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39 Pointe aux bleuets
5.4 km +/- 1:45
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41 La pointe de Granit
6 km +/- 2 hours
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45A Le Parasol
9 km 3h
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42A La Chanterelle
6 km approximately 2h of canoeing
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44B La pointe à la perdrix
9 km +/- 3 heures
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45B La pointe aux Dorés
9 km +/- 3 hours
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47A La pointe du Brochet
9.1 km +/- 3 hours
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47B La Terrasse
9.1 km +/- 3 hours
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47C La pointe Ensoleillée
10 km +/- 3:20
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52A La Plage Cachée
11 km +/- 3:40
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52C Le cap siffleur
11 km +/- 3:40
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55A Le Lagon Bleu
12.5 km +/- 4:10
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55C Le site de la Sand Bar
13 km +/- 4:20
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56 Le Rocher Fendu
13.5 km +/- 4:30
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59 La Pointe aux Bouleaux
15 km +/- 5 hours
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60 La Plage d'or
14 km +/- 4:30
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63A Cap à la Tortue
15 km +/- 5 hours
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63B Site de la Paroi Éléphant
15.2 km +/- 5 hours
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63C La Péninsule
15.5 km +/- 5:10
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64 L'Île Mira
15 km +/- 5 hours
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66A La Pointe au Pin
13 km +/- 4:20
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66D Le cap à l'aigle
13.5 km +/- 4:30
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68 L'Île aux voyageurs
14 km +/- 4:30
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70A La petite Plage
16.4 km +/- 5:30
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70B La grande Plage
16.4 km +/- 5:30
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70C La Pointe aux Chênes
16.2 km +/- 5:30
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70G La Citadelle
14 km +/- 4:30
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70K La Pointe de l'Épervier
16.2 km +/- 5:20
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Le camp de base
6.7 km 10 minutes by car
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Le site de la plage
6.5 km 10 minutes by car
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Picnic Stop 8
2 km 40 minutes
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Picnic Stop 9
2 km 40 minutes
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Picnic Stop 10
2.2 km around 45 minutes
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Picnic Stop 12B
2.5 km around 45 minutes
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Picnic Stop 21
1.5 km 30 minutes
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Picnic Stop 22
2 km +/- 40 minutes
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Picnic Stop 28B
3.8 km around 1h20
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Picnic Stop 30B
3.8 km around 1h20
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Picnic Stop 33C
4.5 km around 1h20
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Picnic Stop 35
4.5 km around 1h20
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Picnic Stop 38
5 km around 1h40
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Picnic Stop 42B
6.5 km around 2h30
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Picnic Stop 48
10.5 km around 3h30
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Picnic Stop 49
11 km around 3h40
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Picnic Stop 54C
12 km around 4h00
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Picnic Stop 55D
13 km around 4h20
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Picnic Stop 55E
13.5 km around 4h40
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Picnic Stop 57A
14 km around 5h00
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Picnic Stop 57B
14 km around 5h00
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Picnic Stop 63D
15.5 km around 5h20
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Picnic Stop 66C
14 km around 5h00
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B2 Blocs des Pères
0,7 km +/- 30 minutes of canoeing débutant à avancé
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P42 The Paroi Écho
7 km +/- 2h30 of canoeing débutant à avancé
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Sentier du Chenal
Intermédiaire
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Le Cap du sud
Intermédiaire
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Sentier de l’île en U
Intermédiaire
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Sentier de la Paroi Éléphant
Débutant
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Sentier Rapide-du-Fort
Intermédiaire
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Sentier des Merisiers
Débutant
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Sentier Katimavik
Intermédiaire
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Sentier du Sommet
Intermédiaire
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Sentier Desjardins
+/- 4 heures Intermédiaire
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P63 The Paroi Éléphant
15 km +/- 5h of canoeing Débutant à avancé
4 Seasons Cabins
Enjoy the warmth of our cabins following your snowshoeing getaway at Montagne du Fort. Our 4 seasons lodging will allow you to live a complete outdoor experience without getting out of your comfort zone too much. See the cabin in the forest page for more information.