Hiking Mont Jacques-Cartier

Travel reviews
4 / 5 - 41 reviews

Description

Duration: 4 to 5 hours of hiking
Time: Between 9am and 12pm, depending on the season
Season: From July 1st to September 30th 
Departure from: Gaspésie National Park
Level: Difficult

Welcome to the Gaspésie National Park, where a total change of scenery and wide open spaces await you. Hop on board of the park shuttle to reach the entrance of the trail, from where you will venture on your own.

Ideal for those who love to hike and challenge themselves in a protected area due to the presence of caribou. 

A rocky trail will lead you to the top of the second-highest peak in Quebec, Mount Jacques Cartier, which is one of the few places in Québec where caribou can be seen.

The alpine tundra and the grandiose landscapes, marked by bare peaks, more than 1000 meters high, and by persistent snow until mid-summer, will certainly remain engraved in your memory.

* Characteristics of the hike:
- trail made of large rocks
- 8.3 km (round trip) 
- duration of 4 to 5 hours, difficult level
- 465 metres difference in altitude.

Rates

Season Adult 0 to 17 yrs old
Summer (2025) £28 £0
Fall (2025) £14 £0

* These rates include transportation to and from the service centre to the trailhead, access fees to the Gaspésie National Park, as well as applicable taxes.
* This hike is recommended for experienced or sporty hikers.
* Recommended age for children: 12 years old minimum (Possibility of hiking with a baby in a baby carrier)
* It is not allowed to drive to the trailhead.
* On site (at the service centre), the following equipment is available for hire: hiking boots, walking stick, backpack, baby carrier.

Location

1981, route du Parc, Sainte Anne des Monts, (QC)

Travel reviews

Travel reviews

4 / 5 according to 41 reviews
44%
44 %
24%
24 %
20%
20 %
10%
10 %
2%
2 %

Nice walk in a beautiful landscape. Less difficult for us than we expected, and unfornately the caribou where elsewhere.

Anonymous Monday July 30, 2018

Nice walk in a beautiful landscape. Less difficult for us than we expected, and unfornately the caribou where elsewhere.

Nice hike but too many constraints.

Serge Miquel Thursday October 10, 2024

(Translated by Google)

Mat Def Tuesday September 10, 2024

(Translated by Google) We were lucky enough to see caribou :) The naturalist was very nice and gave us a lot of interesting information. Plan for warm hiking clothes (hat, neck warmer, warm technical clothes).

By continuing to browse this site, you accept cookies. Change the settings.