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Outdoor Activities - Winter

Snowshoeing

Against the backdrop of a winter wonderland, snowshoe enthusiasts can take advantage of thirteen trails from 1.6 to 16 km in length in the Discovery and Visitors Centre Sector and on the Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs territory.
Period: From December 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008
Table of Trails
Map of trails (pdf : 49 ko) (in French only)

Cross Country Skiing

The Parc national de la Gaspésie is offering groomed cross country ski trails. Linear total : 24 km
Table of Trails
Map of trails - Mont-Albert sector (in French only)

Backcountry Skiing

Ski trails are marked, but ungroomed. This means that the traveling speed of skiers is considerably reduced and is about 2 km/h. The park offers three trails, the difficulty of which is fairly high.
Table of Trails
Map of trails (pdf : 49 ko) (in French only)

Backcountry Skiing (Overnight Stay)

Backcountry skiing enthusiasts can practice this sport on over 190 km of marked trails. After a few hours out on the trail, why not stop at one of the 15 huts spread out along the network of trails. A baggage transportation service between huts is offered. Note: We recommend that you travel in groups of at least three during backcountry skiing excursions with overnight stays.
Period: From December 15, 2007 to April 30, 2008
Five suggested itineraries
Important information
Map of trails (pdf : 49 ko) (in French only)

Telemark Skiing, Snow Surfing or Alpine Touring

Try your hand at Telemark skiing, snow surfing or alpine touring at one of the five places located between 8 and 12 km south of the Discovery and Visitors Centre Sector :

Bol de patrouilleurs (Mont-Albert)
Grande-Cuve (Mont-Albert)
Mont Blanche-Lamontagne (Chic-Chocs Wildlife Reserve)
Champ de Mars (Chic-Chocs Wildlife Reserve)
Mont Hog's Back (Chic-Chocs Wildlife Reserve)

Access to these places requires travel by car and a walk varying between 30 minutes and 3 hours. Depending on your destination and your level of physical fitness, it takes, on average, a little less than an hour for each of these climbs. The difference in elevation varies between 100 and 350 m. There is no mechanical lift service.
Period: From December 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008

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