2. Mount Kaaikop, Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides

• Intensity: moderate
• Lenght: 5.8 km
• Elevation gain: 356 meters
• Duration: 2 h 15 min
• Fee: 9$/adult (in French)

As the second highest peak in the Laurentians, Mount Kaaikop doesn’t yield its position easily. When the sky is clear, you can even see Montreal. That being said, the trail has a good climb in a short amount of time so it may be more difficult for some.

On the other hand, the view is magnificent and is 100% worth it. The point of view is also very wide so we have plenty of space to eat and enjoy the view. This hike is as sublime in summer as in winter, but its fir trees make it a must during the winter season.

3. Nez-de-l’Indien, Mont-Tremblant

• Intensity: moderate
• Lenght: 9.0 km
• Elevation gain: 363 meters
• Duration: 3 h
• Fee: 9$/adult

We would recommend doing this hike more in the summer and fall than in the winter. As the forest is full of deciduous trees, it’s less impressive than a hike in summer or fall.

4. La Corniche et La Roche loop, Mont-Tremblant

• Intensity: moderate
• Lenght: 8.0 km
• Elevation gain: 356 meters
• Duration: 3 h
• Fee : 9$/adult

Also, the location of La Corniche is really perfect for pairing your hike with some paddle board or kayak on Lake Monroe afterwards. You can either bring your own or rent one on the SÉPAQ website.

In the end, this part of Mont-Tremblant National Park is perfect for a short weekend getaway. There are even several campsites in the Diable sector.

5. Mount Nixon, Lac-Supérieur

• Intensity: moderate
• Lenght: 8.0 km
• Elevation gain: 424 meters
• Duration: 3 h
• Fee: 9$/adult

It’s a beautiful hike to do in both summer and winter, but the colors in the fall are particularly beautiful.

6. Mounts Sourire and Petit Carcan, Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm

• Intensity: moderate
• Lenght: 8.0 km
• Elevation gain: 354 meters
• Duration: 3 h
• Fee: free (in French)

If you don’t feel up to a hike, you can go to the first viewpoint only, which is a 3 km round trip walk. The good presence of fir trees on the trails makes it a great hike in winter.

7. Mount Lafrenière, Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm

• Intensity: moderate
• Lenght: 7.4 km
• Elevation gain: 283 meters
• Duration: 2 h 30 min
• Fee : free (in French)

The view of the lake is great, but having done this hike in winter, I think I would recommend it more for summer and fall. As the trees present are mostly deciduous, it’s empty in winter on the trails. Still, the view was worth it.

8. Mount Gorille, Labelle

• Intensity: moderate
• Lenght: 8 km
• Elevation gain: 377 meters
• Duration: 3 h
• Fee: free

Since there are more deciduous trees there, we would recommend this hike more in summer or fall than in winter. However, having done it in winter, the last climb before the viewpoint was still hazardous. Super icy with ropes here and there… Long live the crampons as they say!

9. Mount Brassard loop, Saint-Zénon

• Intensity: moderate
• Lenght: 6.3 km
• Elevation gain: 375 meters
• Duration: 2 h 30 min
• Fee : 7$/adult (in French)

Did you know that you can also rent a rustic shelter in this park (in French)? For our part, we stayed in the 7e ciel shelter and it was a really great experience (although a few adventures on the trails with our sledges).

We highly recommend the shelter as it’s new, clean, well displayed and it even has lights! It’s also well located, near Lake Rémi and the Mount Barrière hike is nearby.

10. Mount Ouareau, Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci

• Intensity: hard
• Lenght: 5.3 km
• Elevation gain: 309 meters
• Duration: 2 h
• Fee: free (in French)

However, it’s obvious that the climb is worth it when you reach the top and you have a superb view of the mountains and Lake Ouareau.

Conclusion

We invite you to try one of the 10 hikes and give us your comments. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter if you don’t want to miss any other ideas!