2-Day Hike
It is possible to visit every sector of Sentier des Caps in two days. Here are our suggestions, but do not hesitate to reach out to us if you would like to get other route options.
Saint-Tite-des-Caps to summit of Le Massif of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François
Most Popular 2-Day Routes!!!
Length: 28.6 km
Day 1
Departure: P2 or P3, parking at Saint-Tite-des-Caps
Sleep: Anse-aux-Vaches in shelter or camping
Distance traveled: 14.1 km
Time: 6 to 8 hours
Day 2
Arrival: Charlevoix reception to summit of Le Massif of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François
Distance traveled: 14.3 km
Time: 5.5 to 7 hours
You can return on your steps through parking P2 for a total of 14.1 km.
You can complete this route starting from either location.
We will be pleased to provide you with further information on this matter!
Saint-Tite-des-Caps to Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area
2-Day Hike
Length: 10.2 km
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 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
Depart from La Faille
Arrival A: Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area (Saint-Joachim)
Distance traveled: 7.4 km
Time: 3 to 4 hours (make sure to arrive at the Wildlife Reserve before the closing time at 5:00 PM)
Arrival B: You can return on your steps through parking P2 or P3 via Anse-de-la-Montée-du-Lac (observation tower)
Distance traveled: 3.2 km
Time: 1.5 to 2.5 hours
You can complete this route starting from either location!
*Important note*
A fee of $5.00 per person aged 13 years and older is required to access the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area.
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.
Saint-Tite-des-Caps to Cap Gribane
2-Day Hike
Day 1
Departure: P2 or P3, parking at Saint-Tite-des-Caps
Sleep: Cap Gribane in shelter or camping
Distance traveled: 6.4 km
Time: 3 to 5 hours
Day 2
Distance traveled: 6.4 km
Arrivée : P2 ou P3, stationnement à Saint-Tite-des-Caps
Distance traveled: 6.4 km
Time: 3 to 5 hours
Summit of Le Massif of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François to Cap du Salut Shelter
2-Day Hike
Length: 16.6 km
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 to 4 hours
Day 2
Depart from Cap du Salut
Arrival A: Charlevoix Reception to summit of Le Massif
Distance traveled: 8.3 km
Time: 3 to 4 hours
Arrival B: Charlevoix Reception to summit of Le Massif with detour through the Abattis shelter
Distance traveled: 13 km
Time: 4 to 5 hours
Summit of Le Massif of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François to Abattis Shelter
2-Day Hike
Length: 12 km
Day 1
Departure: Charlevoix Reception to summit of Le Massif
Sleep: Abattis in shelter or camping
Distance traveled: 6 km
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Day 2
Depart from Abattis
Arrival A: Charlevoix Reception to summit of Le Massif
Distance traveled: 6 km
Time: 2 to 3 hours
Arrival B: Charlevoix Reception to summit of Le Massif with detour through La Grande Vue shelter
Distance traveled: 10 km
Time: 3.5 to 4 hours
Sleep at Petit Lac or Kelso (Saint-Tite Lake) Shelter
2-Day Hike
Length: 200 meters
Day 1
Departure: Parking P2 or P3
Sleep: Kelso (Saint-Tite Lake) or Petit Lac in shelter or camping
Distance traveled: 200 meters
Time: 10 minutes
These two shelters connect to every trail in the area so you can to explore any one-day hikes and discover many points of views.
Day 2
Arrival: Return to parking P2 or P3
Distance traveled: 200 meters
Time: 10 minutes