3-Day Loop Trip
Departure at P2 or P3, La Faille and Cap Gribane Shelter
3 days
Day 1
Departure: P2 or P3, parking at Saint-Tite-des-Caps
Sleep: La Faille in shelter or camping
Distance traveled: 2.8 km
Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
Note: If you haven't had enough at La Faille shelter, leave your backpack there and set off, light as a feather, to explore the Cime lookout, heading towards Cap Tourmente. This lookout overlooks the Anse-de-la-Montée-du-Lac and is 5 km long, roundtrip.
You can also set off to Anse-de-la-Montée-du-Lac trail, which descends to the Saint Lawrence River for a total of 4 km roundtrip, difficult-level.
Day 2
Sleep: Cap Gribane in shelter or camping
Distance traveled: 9.2 km
Time: 4 to 6 hours
Day 3
Arrival: P2 or P3, parking at Saint-Tite-des-Caps
Distance traveled: 6.4 km
Time: 3 to 5 hours
You can complete this route starting from either location. We will be pleased to provide you with further information on this matter!
You can complete this route starting from either location. We will be pleased to provide you with further information on this matter! You cannot leave your vehicle at the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area during your stay. Your car cannot remain at the Wildlife Reserve after 5:00 PM. If you plan to transport your vehicle out yourself, it is important to take this information into account. We can offer a vehicle relocation service except for departures or arrivals at Cap Tourmente on Sundays.
The opening period for departure via Cime trail to Cap Tourmente will begin on June 6, 2025, and will end on November 2, 2025. After this date, all departures will be from Saint-Tite-des-Caps.
No departures at the Wildlife Reserve will be done after 3:30 PM.
Departure from Charlevoix Reception, Cap du Salut and Abattis Shelter
3 days
Day 1
Departure: Charlevoix Reception to summit of Le Massif
Sleep: Cap du Salut in shelter or camping
Distance traveled: 8.3 km
Time: ~3.5 to 4.5 hours
Day 2
Sleep: Abattis in shelter or camping
Distance traveled: 6.9 km
Time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
Day 3
Arrival: Charlevoix Reception to summit of Le Massif of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François
Distance traveled: 6 km
Time: 2 to 3 hours
You can complete this route starting from either location. We will be pleased to provide you with further information on this matter!