Hiking at Mont Rigaud: summer walking at the ski resort

A ski resort that welcomes walkers in summer

In winter, Mont Rigaud is an alpine ski resort. In summer the mountain is used for mountain biking and hiking; the resort's fact sheet counts five mountain walking trails and one fitness trail. The summit is at 221 m above sea level, with a vertical drop of 120 m (resort fact sheet, updated July 18, 2026).

According to Mont Rigaud, the hiking trails use the ski runs: open, cleared, well-maintained spaces rather than forest paths. The elevation gain is described as comfortable and lets everyone reach the summit. All five trails lead to the summit.

The five hiking trails

• Picbois: 1,205 m
• O'Keefe: 980 m
• Qui-sait-tout: 836 m
• Remontée: 690 m
• Sentier des parois: 642 m

These lengths come from the resort's "Hiking and running trails" map (September 2026 edition). The map gives lengths only, with no time or elevation gain per trail. Take it with you: walking is strictly prohibited on the mountain bike trails.

At the top, and the chairlift

A picnic area with Adirondack chairs sits at the summit. On weekends, the Snack Shack Café serves snacks and refreshments there. Mont Rigaud also mentions a view over the region.

To start at the top, the chairlift is open to walkers every weekend of the summer season, and on Fridays from June 26 to August 21 (2026), from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for a $5 add-on. You ride up but must walk down. Dogs are not allowed on the chairlift.

Tickets, summer 2026

• Trails only: $7 (adult, senior and youth aged 6 to 17), free for ages 5 and under.
• Trails and chairlift: $12, same age grid.
• Family living at the same address: $21 maximum for three people or more (chairlift not included).

These are summer 2026 prices, listed before taxes on the resort's website on October 28, 2026; they can change from one season to the next. The "Hiking & fitness" ticket also covers the fitness trail.

Dates and hours in 2026

• May 2 to September 7: daily, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• September 8 to October 4: daily, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• October 5 to 25: daily, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• After October 25: day by day depending on the weather, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until the first snowfall. The resort no longer blows the trails at that point and will announce their final closure.

Hiking is not allowed outside opening hours. The resort aims for the first weekend of May to open the bike and hiking season, weather permitting. Before you go, check montrigaud.com or call 450-451-0000.

Rules to know

• Dogs on a leash are welcome on the hiking trails; they are not allowed on the chairlift or in the food areas.
• No walking on the mountain bike trails.
• The hiking trails stay open in the rain unless the mountain closes.
• No showers or locker rooms on site.

Fitness trail and obstacle course

The fitness trail is a 1.6 km loop with 11 exercise and stretching stations, designed with Ekinox Physiotherapy and Wellness. The 5 km obstacle course has been permanently closed since August 17, 2026.

Getting there

The resort is at 321 chemin des Érables in Rigaud, reached by Highway 40. According to the resort: 70 km and about 1 hour from downtown Montreal, 50 km and about 38 minutes from the West Island. Parking is free, at the foot of the slopes.