Hiking in Domaine de la forêt perdue - Le labyrinthe du Domaine enchanteur: trails, map and practical info

Domaine de la forêt perdue, also known as Domaine Enchanteur, is at 1180 rang St-Félix Est in Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel, in Mauricie, about 20 minutes from Trois-Rivières and Shawinigan. In winter it offers ice trails and a loop trail, and it runs other activities in spring and summer.

The Loop Trail

According to the Domaine, the trail is a loop of about 4.5 km. It winds through the forest and past the neighbouring field. The start is behind the reception: then follow the coloured ribbons and the signs marked "snowshoes". Once you reach the back of the property, follow the "exit" signs along the ice trails. The Domaine does not publish a difficulty level or a duration for this trail.

The Ice Trails

The Domaine has about 15 km of ice trails laid out as a maze through a pine forest; you can skate by day or in the evening. The ice is natural and groomed with a Zamboni several times a day. It is not a refrigerated rink: rain, snow and crowds can affect it during the day. The condition of the ice is updated every morning on the Domaine's Facebook page and website. Skating on rivers and lakes is prohibited.

Rentals, Food and Dogs

Skates, snowshoes, sleds, support bars and helmets can be rented on site, with skate sharpening. Booking is not possible and your size is not guaranteed; skates go up to size 12, for men and women. Hockey sticks are not allowed.

The Domaine has a restaurant (snack bar fare, soups, spaghetti, club sandwiches) and outdoor picnic tables. Your day ticket lets you leave to eat and come back.

Dogs are accepted on a short leash, as long as you pick up after them. On arrival, a free-will cash donation is requested; it goes to Action entraide communautaire de Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel.

Admission and Seasons

There is an entrance fee. According to the rates published by the Domaine (taxes included), the activity pass costs $27.40 for ages 13 and over and $20.50 for ages 5 to 12; ages 0 to 4 are free. On arrival, you receive a coupon redeemable for a tasting-size product. Winter and summer hours are posted by season on the Domaine's website, and the Domaine also has a suspended maze (summer) and an obstacle course; the animal park is open summer and winter.