Are you planning a trip in Gaspésie? Here are the 10 best hiking trails in Gaspésie that you’ll want to add to your bucket list!
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THE 10 BEST HIKING TRAILS IN GASPÉSIE
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10. MONT-ALBERT
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Mont-Albert is on the list of the 10 best hiking trails in Gaspésie and it’s not by mistake. This mountain offers spectacular views and is one of the tallest mountains in Québec.
This hiking trail is located in the Gaspésie National Park. This trail is not open year round so please make sure to verify all additional information on the Sépaq website.
Level of difficulty: Expert.
Duration: 12.6km (round-trip) around 5-6 hours
Parking: Centre de découverte et de services.
Park Address: 1981 Route du Parc, QC-299, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC G4V 2E4
Website: https://www.sepaq.com/pq/gas/
9. PIC DU BRÛLÉ
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The Pic du Brûlé is another spectacular hiking trail located in the Gaspésie National Park that offers breathtaking views.
Level of difficulty: Difficult
Duration: 14.2km (loop) around 5 hours
Departure: Lac Cascapédia Registration Centre
Park Address: 1981 Route du Parc, QC-299, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC G4V 2E4
Website: https://www.sepaq.com/pq/gas/
8. LE PIC DE L’AUBE
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Pic de L’Aube is another hiking trail located in the Gaspésie National Park that you’ll definitely want to add to your list! Just take a look at that beautiful landscape!
Level of difficulty: Difficult
Duration: 12km (round-trip) around 4-5 hours
Parking: Coupe-feu Parking Lot Route 11
Park Address: 1981 Route du Parc, QC-299, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC G4V 2E4
Website: https://www.sepaq.com/pq/gas/
7. LAC AUX AMÉRICAINS
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If you’re looking for a beginner friendly or family friendly trail the Lac Aux Américains trail is the one for you! Located in the Gaspésie National Park, this hike brings you to a basin at the Lac Aux Américains.
Level of difficulty: Easy
Duration: 2.6km (round-trip) around 1-2 hours
Parking: Parking Lot on Route 160
Park Address: 1981 Route du Parc, QC-299, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC G4V 2E4
Website: https://www.sepaq.com/pq/gas/
6. MONT RICHARDSON
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Mont Richardson offers beautiful 360 degree views at its summit! This mountain is also located in the Gaspésie National Park and has one of the highest peaks in Québec.
Level of difficulty: Expert
Duration: 11.6km (round-trip) around 6 hours
Parking: Parking Lot on Route 160
Park Address: 1981 Route du Parc, QC-299, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC G4V 2E4
Website: https://www.sepaq.com/pq/gas/
5. MONT ERNEST-LAFORCE
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Mont Ernest-Laforce is perfect if you’re looking for a shorter hike at an intermediate level. This mountain is located in the Gaspésie National Park and it offers 360 degree views of Mont-Albert and it’s surrounding mountains.
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: 4.6km (loop) around 2 hours
Parking: Parking Lot on Route 163
Park Address: 1981 Route du Parc, QC-299, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC G4V 2E4
Website: https://www.sepaq.com/pq/gas/
4. VALLIÈRES-DE-SAINT-RÉAL
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The Vallières are located in the Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs that is also operated by Sépaq. This park is located right by the Gaspésie national park.
Level of difficulty: Difficult
Duration: 12km (round-trip) around 6 hours
Parking: Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs
Park Address: 116 Rue Prudent Cloutier, Mont-Saint-Pierre, QC G0E 1V0
Website: https://www.sepaq.com/rf/chc/
3. MONT SAINT-PIERRE
If you’re in the area, you absolutely need to head on over to Mont-Saint-Pierre for this stunning hike! Mont Saint-Pierre offers spectacular views of the Saint-Lawrence river. This trail is also connected to the SIA/GRA1.
Level of difficulty: Difficult
Duration: 4.2km (round-trip)
Parking: Mont Saint-Pierre (visit website for additional information)
Address: 102, rue Prudent Cloutier, Mont-Saint-Pierre, QC, C.P. 38, G0E 1V0
Website: https://www.montsaintpierre.ca
2. MONT-XAILBU
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Mont Xailbu offers the most beautiful viewpoint. This mountain is part of the Chic-Choc mountains and is located in the Gaspésie National Park.
Level of difficulty: Difficult
Duration: 10.6km (round-trip) around 5-6 hours
Parking: Parking Lot on Route 160
Park Address: 1981 Route du Parc, QC-299, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC G4V 2E4
Website: https://www.sepaq.com/pq/gas/
1. MONT SAINT-ALBAN
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Lastly, we have Mont Saint-Alban. This stunning lookout is located in the Forillon National Park at the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula. You can either hike Mont Saint-Alban by the Cap-Bon-Ami trail or starting from Petit-Gaspé beach. Regardless of which trail you choose, get ready for an incredible adventure!
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: 7.8km (loop) 3-4 hours (starting from Cap-Bon-Ami) or 7.2km (loop) 2-3 hours (starting from Petit-Gaspé beach)
Parking: North Area trailhead: Cap-Bon-Ami or South Area trailhead: Petit-Gaspé beach
Park Address: 122 Gaspé Boulevard
Gaspé QC G4X 0B1
Website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/qc/forillon/visit
List of trails: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/qc/forillon/activ/randonnee-hiking
THE CAP BON-AMI (LOOKOUT) TRAIL THAT LEADS TO MONT SAINT-ALBAN
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THE 10 BEST HIKING TRAILS IN GASPÉSIE
Here’s your checklist of the 10 best hiking trails in Gaspésie!
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