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| TrailTrails | Dist.Distance | GainElevation | Est. timeEstimated time | Difficulty | GPX |
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Beginner
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1.3 km | — | Beginner | ||
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Beginner
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2 km | — | Beginner | ||
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Beginner
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1.2 km | — | Beginner | ||
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Beginner
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4.8 km | — | Beginner | ||
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Beginner
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0.8 km | — | Beginner | ||
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Beginner
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2.2 km | 50 m | ≈ 34min | Beginner | |
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Beginner
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2.6 km | — | Beginner | ||
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Beginner
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2.6 km | — | Beginner | ||
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Intermediate
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0.9 km | — | Intermediate | ||
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Intermediate
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6.4 km | 100 m | ≈ 1h30 | Intermediate | |
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Advanced
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6.8 km | — | Advanced |
Trail description
Camp Mercier is located in the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve, 50 km from Quebec City. The Mercier reception is at kilometre 94 of Route 175, in Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury (G3C 2N9), and the access road is signed with blue panels.
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
According to the Quebec City tourism office, the cross-country ski network totals 70 km, including 50 km of classic track and 20 km of skate track. For snowshoeing, the same source lists 30 linear km of trails (Sépaq announced 33 km in 2014) at easy, intermediate and difficult levels, with several shelters and viewpoints, one of which reaches 1,000 m in altitude. Balise Québec (2013 data) describes 10 snowshoe trails from 0.8 to 6.8 km, some of which lead to a lookout over Lacs Noël, Régis and L'Épaule.
Hiking
In 2020, Radio-Canada wrote that the camp offers fishing stays and activities such as cycling, canoeing and hiking in summer. The Quebec City tourism office and Tourisme Québec, however, describe no hiking trail. Before planning a walk, contact Sépaq (418 848-2422, laurentides@sepaq.com).
Services and lodging
On site: snack bar (cafeteria), equipment rental shop, waxing room, free outdoor parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Nineteen chalets for two to six people are available, and guests staying on site get free access to the snowshoe trails.
Hours and access
According to the Quebec City tourism office, the site is open every day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on December 25, with seasonal opening. Balise Québec lists access as paid, and tickets and reservations go through Sépaq. Neither the Quebec City tourism office nor Tourisme Québec publishes a rate.
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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
Mercier reception: kilometre 94 of Route 175, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury (G3C 2N9), in the Laurentides Wildlife Reserve. The access road is signed with blue panels, and outdoor parking on site is free.
When?
According to the Quebec City tourism office, every day: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed on December 25. Seasonal opening: confirm the dates with Sépaq.
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