Cross-Country Ski
Daily Cross-Country Ski
Available only at the Charlevoix reception, Le Massif sector
Charlevoix Reception (seasonal)
61 chemin du Massif
Petite-Rivière-St-François, QC G0A 2L0
418-435-4163
Located at the summit of Le Massif of Charlevoix, Le Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix reception is one of the first to open among all the cross-country ski centers in the region of Quebec City and Charlevoix. Located at an average altitude of 800 meters, it is also one of the last to close! This reception, equipped with a wood-burning stove, offers rental services for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, all the necessary information and light catering services. Who knows, if the opportunity arises, maybe you will get the chance to taste our famous Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix's homemade chili con carne!
Characterized by exceptionally abundant, high-quality snow, numerous cross-country ski trails are open to skiers of all levels, whether they are classic or skating step enthusiasts.
Recently, a new trail of 8.3 km was opened exclusively for skate skiing (skating step). This new trail adds 15 km to the network combining both skating step and classic cross-country skiing. This network is completed by 12 km, reserved exclusively for classic cross-country skiing.
With 35.3 km of linear trails for cross-country skiing, Le Sentier des Caps de Charlevoix will make you live a serene communion with the boreal forest covered in an immaculate white snow! In addition, some trails will take you to panoramas that will make you feel like you are taking over the world!
Les chiens ne sont pas permis dans les sentiers de ski de fond.
On these links below, discover the trail lists that we offer, the conditions of the cross-country ski and snowshoe trails, as well as the trail map!
List of Cross-Country Ski Trails
Cross-Country Leaflet
Conditions of Cross-Country Ski Trails
Sled Rental for Babies
Il est maintenant possible de louer un traîneau pour enfant pour les sentiers de ski de fond à l’accueil de Charlevoix au coût de 41.75$ pour la journée et il est préférable de réserver à l’avance au 418-435-4163.
Available Services
• Waxing room
• A stopping place (Relais du Vieux Chemin)
• 3 shelters
• Cross-country ski rental (full equipment) and mountain snowshoes
• Store
• Soup
• Granola bar
• Hot chocolate, juice
• Coffee, tea, herbal tea
• Microwaves
Cross-Country Ski Activity with Accommodation
Important information
Check-in at the Saint-Tite-des-Caps reception for cross-country skiing with accommodation. Note that the starting point of the trails are at the Charlevoix reception.
Click HERE to see our coordinates.
Are you an intermediate skier and looking to spend 2 to 3 days in a shelter at Le Sentier des Caps? There is no doubt that you will enjoy La Grande Vue, Abattis and Lac Gauthier shelter!
On the links below you will find the routes we offer for long hikes, the conditions cross-country ski trails and the map of the trails!
Cross-Country Leaflet
Conditions of Cross-Country Ski Trails
List of Cross-Country Ski Trails
Politics of reservation
When reserving, 50% of total cost of night stays must be paid by credit card. This amount if non-refundable in case of cancellation. If a cancellation occurs 3 days or less before the reservation date, the total cost of the reserved nights must be paid 100 % the total cost of the reserved nights must be paid.
LA PETITE EXPÉ "LE GRAND DÉFI PIERRE LAVOIE"
WHAT? The Grand défi aims to introduce children from all backgrounds
aux plaisirs du ski de fond et de les encourager à être plus actifs durant l’hiver.
WHEN? All winter long:
•During the week with your school
•During the weekend with your family
WHO? This offer is open for all primary schools in Quebec and all children aged 14 and under. et à tous les enfants de 14 ans et moins.
HOW? Cross-country ski partner centres welcome primary schools in Quebec and children aged 14 and under free of charge. Children have privilege of access as well as the rental of the full cross-country ski equipment, which includes the skis, the boots and the sticks.
