14 Epic Quebec Hikes You Can Take That Are For Beginners, Enthusiasts, And Experts

It sure is spectacular to do an expert hike in the summer, but what you didn't know is that it is just as fantastic to hike some easy trails with magical views! If you are a beginner then easy trails are great for you and don't worry, they are just as beautiful! Enthusiasts are usually more on the intermediate side of things while experts go all out and hike for hours!
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Now, you may be wondering where you fit into this and if there are even that many trails in Quebec. The truth is that everyone can complete at least on category of these hikes! Plus, there are dozens of hiking trails right here in Quebec!
Epic Quebec Hikes For Experts
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Epic Quebec Hikes For Beginners:
1. Des Trois-Etangs Loop in Mont-Orford National Park - Orford, QCvia @emy_westermann
Length: 2 hours
Part of this hike goes along the cycling path and passes 3 of the park’s ponds: Étang Martin, Étang du Milieu and Étang de l'Ours.
2. Calvaire Summit trail in Oka National Park - Oka, QC
Length: 1 h 20
A hike into the past! The Calvaire trail is a Stations of the Cross created by the Sulpicians, culminating in a panoramic viewpoint where three chapels have been keeping watch since 1742. Discover this magnificent trail with a guide booklet available at the departure point.
3. Le Grand-Tour trail in Yamaska National Park - near Granby, QC
Length: 5 h 30
This easy hike is a loop that goes around the whole park! You can enjoy views of the water, forest, and wildlife.
4. Parc de la Gorge - Coaticook, QC
Length: 2 hours
Enjoy gorgeous views of the suspension bridge, boardwalks, and sections that open up to amazing views of the gorge.
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Epic Quebec Hikes For Enthusiasts:
1. La Chute-du-Diable - Parc national de la Gaspésie, QC
Length: 3 hours
Hikers can commune with nature on a vast array of trails, sometimes on an easy path in a valley and other times on a stark peak where the park’s mountainous terrain is plain for all to see. Trails stretch from 1 km to 17 km in length, ranging from easy to very difficult.
2. Les Grandes-Vallées - Parc National du Mont-Tremblant, QC
Length: 2 hours
Hiking is a very popular activity on our territory. From a short walk to a more athletic hike, our vast network of trails will show you the real wilderness of the Laurentian Mountains. For backpackers, the network has over 82 km of trails with 10 group huts that sleep from 2 to 18 people.
3. Le Mont-Mégantic - Mont-Mégantic National Park, QC
Length: 4-7 hours
This 10 Km loop features some of the most gorgeous views at unbelievable heights that all hikers can appreciate.
4. Les Rapides -Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie, QC
Length: 3.30 hours
Hikers and cyclists share the first part of this trail. It runs alongside Rivière Malbaie, and in several spots you can feel the trembling the rapids were named for. You can take this trail from Le Cran campground to Le Draveur Visitors Centre, passing by Le Pin-Blanc campground.
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Epic Quebec Hikes For Experts:
1. Mont du Lac-des-Cygnes Trail - Parc national des Grands-Jardins, QC
Length: 4 hours
This hike offers stunning panoramas and fabulous views of mountains and diverse vegetation.
2. Les Crêtes - Oxrford, QC
Length: 9 hours
Set out to conquer the hills and summits. A spectacular mountain walk to Mont Orford! (You can park a car in the resort of Mont Orford, 11.4 km, 5 hours, one way)
3. Le Tour-du-Mont-Albert -Parc national de la Gaspésie, QC
Length: 6 to 8 hours
Hikers can commune with nature on a vast array of trails, sometimes on an easy path in a valley and other times on a stark peak where the park’s mountainous terrain is plain for all to see. Trails stretch from 1 km to 17 km in length, ranging from easy to very difficult.
4. Le Grand Tour - Parc National du Bic, QC
Length: 3 hours
This rugged, highly diversified circuit leads to the foot of a cliff and along the beach, as well as through a forested area. |
5. Les Trois-Sommets - Mont-Mégantic National Park, QC
Length: 5-8 hours
This 15 km is a loop that features gorgeous views and spectacular hikes for those experts who love the climb.
6. L'Acropole-des-Draveurs - Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie, QC
Length: 4 - 6 hours
This trail takes you into the forest and up to the first mountain peak, after which you’ll be plunged into an alpine environment featuring plant life and fabulous vistas of the Rivière Malbaie valley and surrounding mountains.