Mont Orignal - Cross-country skiing

Starting Point

From Quebec City, take Highway 73 south to the Saint-Joseph/Lac-Etchemin exit.

Then take route 276 east and continue to the end. At the junction of route 277, turn left, then immediately left after the bridge, onto rang du Mont-Orignal.

The reception is about 3 km away.

Why visit Mont Orignal

This network of snowshoe trails traverses the mountains amidst the Appalachian forest. The trail leads to five peaks, including Mount Moose, which rises to 612 m above sea level.

For the same reason, several viewpoints are accessible and allow you to appreciate the area from different angles.

The Mount Turmel Trail as well as the Meanders Trail are about 0.3 kilometers long. Their level is considered difficult.

Pilgrim Trail and Cape Trail are about 0.7 kilometers in length. And their level is considered difficult.

The Cedar Loop Trail is approximately 1.3 km in length. And its level is considered easy.

The Urubus Loop Trail is approximately 4.3 km in length and is considered easy in level.

The River Trail and is approximately 6.3 km in length and is considered easy.

As for the Comeau Loop, the Turme Mountain Loopl, the Maple Grove Trails, the Moose Mountain Trail are intermediate level. Their length varies between 0.6 and 7.3 kilometers.

Things not to be missed

Mont Orignal offers you several accommodations to sleep in, including inns and cottages. But, we've been looking for you unusual places where you'll have an unforgettable and out of the ordinary experience.

Where to sleep - Our favorites ?

●     Chalet le Coyote :

Just 25 minutes from Mont Orignal, this chalet isn't just any chalet! And we'll explain why right away.

Perfect for 5 people, this wonderful cottage is located in a private estate on a lake! Enjoy a sweet night listening to the birds singing as well as the sound of the water!

●     Marc's Yurt :

Located in Lake Etchemin, this yurt is perfect for 4 people. Here you can spend good time with family and enjoy the beauty of nature. It is located in a quiet and peaceful place away from people, giving you privacy. This haven of peace is well equipped and keeps you warm during the winter.

Where to eat?

If you've been feeling peckish, below we've listed the best restaurants we could find near Mont Orginal.

●    Bistro Jos blo :

This wonderful restaurant will surprise you with its varied menu, its fast and pleasant services in every way as well as its great decor whether it is its bar side or its terrace.

●     Break the craving :

As the name suggests, this casual serves up snacks for you. If you are a fan of poutine, homemade fries, burger, guédille or sandwich, casse-croûte la Fringale is the best place for you. All this for a reasonable price