Snowshoeing

and Ski-hok

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 at a fixed price for any length of stay. For more information, please visit our equipment rental page.

Equipment rental

Discover the Ski-hok

Half-ski, half-snowshoe, the ski-hok gives you the opportunity to explore all kinds of snowy areas. Curious? Rent your pair and discover the Baie du Doré. Already initiated? The montagne du Fort will be your playground!

Map and Trail Names

  • Baie-Durand
  • Merisiers
  • Katimavik
  • Sommet
  • Desjardins

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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.

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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.

4 Seasons Cabins

Want to extend the pleasure? Rent one of our cabins for a complete outdoor experience without having too get out to much of your comfort zone.

About our cabins

  • Le Bastion Parc régional du Poisson Blanc Accueil

    Accueil - Le Bastion

  • The Prisme

    60 meters 1 minute by foot

  • The Tourterelle

    250 meters 4 minutes by foot

  • Caleb Gingras

    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

  • Le grand Pic Poisson Blanc refuge chalet

    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

  • 26 La Lagune

    4 km +/- 1:20

  • Poisson blanc camping

    27B La Cigale

    5 km 1h30

  • Site 31 Parc régional du Poisson Blanc

    31 Le Paradis

    4,5 km +/- 1:30

  • 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

  • Parc régional Québec

    44B L'évasion

    9 km 3h

  • 44A L'Enclume

    9 km 3 hours

  • 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

  • camping sauvage poisson blanc canot-camping

    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

  • camping sauvage poisson blanc canot-camping

    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

  • Sentier du Chenal

    Intermédiaire

  • Sentier Katimavik

    Intermédiaire

  • Sentier le Cap du sud

    Intermédiaire

  • Sentier du Sommet

    Intermédiaire

  • Sentier de l’île en U

    Intermédiaire

  • Sentier Desjardins

    +/- 4 heures Intermédiaire

  • Sentier de la Paroi Éléphant

    Débutant

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