Ready to explore Base plein air André-Nadeau? Here's everything you need to know before you go!
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Beyond hiking
\n\nHiking is the main draw, but the site supports a few other activities that make it worth knowing about. Picnicking fits naturally into a visit here—the viewpoint areas and stream sections both offer good spots to stop and eat without feeling like you're just sitting in a parking lot. If you're with a group where people want different things, it's easy to split: some keep walking while others settle in for a longer break.
\n\nIn winter, the site offers snow tubing and cross-country skiing, which changes the experience in all the right ways. The forest gets quieter, the streams slow down, and open areas can deliver clean, wide views when conditions cooperate. It's a legitimate year-round destination in the Eastern Townships, not just a summer option.
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If you're coming in winter for snow tubing or cross-country skiing, dress in layers you can adjust on the go. You'll warm up quickly once you're moving, and the breaks at viewpoints can get cold fast if you've worked up a sweat on the trail.
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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
The Base plein air André-Nadeau trailhead is located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Montérégie. To get there, take Highway 10 and exit at Exit 66. Follow the signs to the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu cross-country ski center.
The Base plein air André-Nadeau trailhead is located behind Triolet High School in Dudswell.
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- Hiking shoes Essential
- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
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