Hiking in Québec—All Trails | Bonjour Québec

Our trails give you access to the most spectacular scenery our land has to offer.

Our territory is criss-crossed with short and long-distance trails for all levels. More than 6,000 kilometres of trails traverse our cities, parks and wildlife reserves. Dotted with lakes and rivers, our forest trails are home to a variety of wildlife. Don’t be surprised if you come across a fox or a deer. It happens often.

Use our hiking map to find your next trail.

Seasons

Our hiking trails are open all year round. In winter, you’ll need snowshoes or crampons.

Did you know?

The International Appalachian Trail boasts 650 km of paths spanning the Gaspésie region.

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What type of hiker are you?

Our tallest accessible peaks range from 800 m to 1,652 m. The highest is Mont d’Iberville located in Parc national de Kuururjuaq, in Nunavik. The views from its summit are well worth the effort!

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Our long-distance hiking trails are paradise for explorers and adventurers. Endurance and resilience are key qualities for anyone tackling one of our eight longest trails, whose distances vary from 105 to 1,075 km.

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Some of our trails feature suspended walkways and bridges. From these dizzying heights, you’ll get a bird’s eye view of our meandering rivers and hear our thunderous waterfalls. Stunning landscapes right at your feet! Don’t miss out!

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Need a break? We know where and how... With your walking stick in hand, set out on one of Québec’s pilgrimage routes and discover an array of spiritual, natural and cultural sites sure to rejuvenate the soul.

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When you need a breather from the hustle and bustle of city life, taking a stroll along the tranquil pathways of our urban parks is a great way to relax.

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Here are the 7 principles for hiking that leaves no trace: prepare and plan, use marked trails, manage waste properly, leave what you find intact, minimize the impact of fires, respect wildlife, and respect others. It's as easy as that!

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Québec hiking map

Our hiking trails are peaceful havens that appeal to all types of hikers in search of new horizons! Use the filters to search for specific types of hiking trails, paid or free, in the areas you want to explore.

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Articles that will take you to new heights

Description

Our majestic peaks offer such breathtaking views that we simply have to share a few suggestions to help you choose your next trail. Happy reading!

Un randonneur prend la pose devant une chaîne de montagnes verdoyantes, au parc national de la Gaspésie.

10 hiking trails to challenge you this summer

Au sommet d’une montagne, en automne, une femme et son chien regardent l’horizon.

10 trails for hiking with your dog

Un homme et une femme se tiennent sur un belvédère en forêt avec une vue dégagée sur le fleuve.

Hiking: 4 magical destinations to explore

Depuis le sommet rocheux et dégagé d’un mont aux collines Kekeko, quatre personnes et un chien observent en hauteur un grand lac entouré d’une vaste forêt aux couleurs d’automne.

10 free trail ideas for hiking this fall

Travel ideas that might interest you…

Here are some suggestions for tourist routes so you don't miss anything. We think of everything!

Official tourist route

Route des Montagnes

Days

9

Destination

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Activities

16

Official tourist route

Route des Monts Notre-Dame

Days

5

Destination

1

Activities

9

Official tourist route

Route des Sommets

Days

5

Destination

1

Activities

8

See all itineraries

Canoeing, kayaking and rafting

Useful links

To know more about Québec’s hiking trails and outfitters, it’s this way.

Rando Québec Hiking - Sépaq Hiking - Québec Adventure Outdoor Hiking - Québec Outfitters Fédération québécoise de la montagne et de l'escalade

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