Charlevoix Cross-Country Ski
Join a group tour to cross-country ski the beautiful countryside of Charlevoix
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Charlevoix Cross-Country Ski Overview
The Charlevoix Cross-Country Ski Tour is a fully guided, nordic ski adventure that takes you along the stunning Traversée de Charlevoix trail. The Charlevoix region isknown for its breathtaking landscapes and peaks reaching up to 1,000 meters.
Participants will choose either a 4 or 7 day ski tour that leads through diverse terrain, including dense forests, riverside paths, and snowy trails that offer a mix of flat stretches and challenging sections. Evenings are spent in rustic mountain refuges, where hearty meals and warm accommodations provide a welcome retreat. With expert guides leading the way and baggage transfers handled by snowmobile, this intermediate to advanced-level journey offers a seamless and immersive exploration of Quebec’s pristine backcountry.
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Trip highlights
Ski along the stunning Traversée de Charlevoix trail, featuring breathtaking landscapes and peaks reaching up to 1,000 meters in elevation.
Glide through diverse terrain, including dense forests, riverside paths, and snowy trails, with a mix of flat and challenging sections.
End each day in rustic mountain refuges, where hearty meals and warm shelters provide comfort after hours on the trail.
Benefit from expert guidance throughout the journey, with baggage transfers by snowmobile ensuring a hassle-free skiing experience.
Day By Day Itinerary
Depart early from Quebec City by minibus, led by your guide, to Charlevoix. Upon arrival, prepare your gear and begin a short ski journey to reach the Écureuil refuge. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in this cozy shelter nestled in nature.
- Overnight Location:
- Refuge Écureuil
- Distance:
- Nordic Skiing: 4.2 km – 53m ascent, 50m descent
- Meals:
- Dinner
Begin the day skiing through forest trails along the stream at Mont des Morios. After a warm soup lunch, continue north to Marmotte refuge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Overnight Location:
- Marmotte refuge
- Distance:
- Nordic Skiing: 15 km – 345m ascent, 780m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ski through scenic forest paths towards the Rivière du Gouffre. After a mid-day break, continue the route to the Noyée mountain area before arriving at Chouette refuge for a well-earned dinner and rest.
- Overnight Location:
- Refuge de la Chouette
- Distance:
- Nordic Skiing: 11 km – 520m ascent, 270m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Climb to the highest point of the trip and descend into Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park. Finish the day at Geai Bleu refuge, perched above the Malbaie River. Optional to end the trip here.
- Overnight Location:
- Geai Bleu refuge
- Distance:
- Nordic Skiing: 19 km – 700m ascent, 1050m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, ski along the Malbaie River and Chouinard Creek, enjoying beautiful landscapes before arriving at Coyote refuge for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
- Overnight Location:
- Coyote refuge
- Distance:
- Nordic Skiing: 15 km – 770m ascent, 400m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Follow snowmobile trails through scenic paths on a lighter skiing day. Arrive at Épervier refuge in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Overnight Location:
- Refuge de l’Épervier
- Distance:
- Nordic Skiing: 18 km – 315m ascent, 410m descent
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Conclude your adventure with a final ski journey to Mont Grand-Fond Station's cross-country trails. Return to Quebec City by early evening, ending the unforgettable trip.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- Nordic Skiing: 5 km
- Meals:
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Inclusions
Included
- 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 6 dinners are included (or 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners for those choosing a 4-day option).
- Accommodations for 6 nights are included.
- Departure is from Quebec City with a 15-passenger vehicle. Possibility of picking you up along the way. You can also go to the activity location on your own. Luggage transfers between accommodation locations are included too (via snowmobile).
- Supervision by a bilingual adventure guide
- Ski equipment: nordic skis, ski boots, climbing skin, telescopic poles
- Camping equipment: sleeping bag, liner
- Group equipment: kitchen, thermos, first aid kit, emergency shelter, satellite telephone
- Refuge accommodation
- Daily baggage transfer by snowmobile
- All meals (except in the restaurant)
- Round-trip transportation from Quebec City
Not included
- Personal expenses
- 5% GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Snacks
- Personal insurance
- Tips for guides
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FAQ
We rate the difficulty of this tour as 4 / 5. This itinerary requires good physical fitness and prior Nordic skiing experience. Daily distances range from 4 to 19 km, with varying elevations, including climbs up to 770 meters and descents of over 1,000 meters. Participants should be prepared for extended skiing hours and changing winter conditions in a backcountry setting.
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6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 6 dinners are included (or 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners for those choosing a 4-day option).
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover the activities listed in this tour. Get your travel insurance.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
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