Winter Must-Dos. Parc national des Monts-valin. hok ski

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1 Parc national des Monts-valin VISITOR S GUIDE Winter Must-Dos VALLÉE DES FANTÔMES and BAIE D ALEXIS Here s the perfect adventure for making peace with winter and snow! Step into the heart of Vallée des Fantômes along a moderate-level 3-km trail with an elevation of 320 metres, leading to Pic Dubuc summit. This is where the Piedmont and MontsValin foothills, as well as the Saguenay lowlands, extend as far as the eye can see. To fully appreciate your Northern experience, you can stay in Baie d Alexis at the foot of Vallée des Fantômes, where you ll find six cabins and a comfortable 8-person hut. hok ski The Hok Ski is a versatile cross between snowshoes and cross country skis. They are mainly used for off-trail excursions. Very easy to handle and therefore ideal for beginners, Hok Skis are great for children and adults alike. Because you can slide along the snow, you cover ground faster than with snowshoes. Experience this new snow toy, apparently inspired by an ancestral practice in the Altai Mountains! pic de la hutte Despite its reputation for great autumn hiking, not many people know about the winter pleasures of Pic de la Hutte. A warming hut was built near the original Hutte site in It gives excursionists a place to warm up and admire the regional scenery. The shuttle service schedule was revised and improved, now offering two destinations: the legendary calm of Vallée des Fantômes and Pic de la Hutte, the ultimate destination for seeing mummies! Look into possible itineraries for a memorable day on the mountain trails!

2 Table of trails Departure (altitude in metres) LENGTH * DURATION ROUND TRIP LOOP DIFFICULTY ALTITUDE (METRES) 3 km 1 h X E 290 Le Mirador destination 7.5 km 2.5 h X M Le Mirador 3 km 1 h X E 330 Le Lac-des-Pères Discovery and Visitors Centre 230 m 6 km 2 h One way M 290 Piedmont warming hut 8 km 2.5 h X D 576 Pic-de-la-Tête-de-Chien 12 km 4 h X D 823 Pic-du-Grand-Corbeau 16 km 5 h X D 902 Pic-de-la-Hutte 15 km 5 h One way D 840 Baie d Alexis Pic-de-la-Hutte parking lot (accessible by shuttle) 840 m 3 km 1 h X E 902 Pic-de-la-Hutte 11 km 4 h X M 984 Pic-Dubuc via 8 km 2 h One way M 660 Baie d Alexis 7 km 2 h X M 984 Pic-Dubuc Baie d Alexis (accessible by shuttle) 660 m 19 km 6 h X D 902 Pic-de-la-Hutte 7.5 km 2.5 h One way M 680 Lac Martin-Valin via the plateau 6 km 2 h One way M 680 Lac Martin-Valin via the lakes Lac Martin-Valin 680 m 14 km 5 h D 984 Pic-Dubuc via 29 km 7 h D 902 Le Pic-de-la-Hutte E - Easy M - Moderate D - Difficult *Other routes are possible. Those suggested are the shortest. BACKCOUNTRY The network of backcountry skiing trails is over 71 km, and the snowshoeing network extends over 77 kilometres. These trails are marked but not groomed. Most of them can be used for both backcountry skiing and snowshoeing. Backcountry skiing enthusiasts should prepare their routes based on availability of huts and rustic shelters in the mountain. Book early! Several documents are available to backcountry skiers on our Web site, including a list of suggested equipment. To get the most out of your trek into this rugged terrain, excellent preparation is required. Baggage transportation service, Snowcat transportation and resupply services are available to enhance your experience. Backcountry Distance Table Boréal and Sauvagine huts Antoine-Dubuc lodge Fantôme hut Hibernal hut Pionnier hut Ulysse hut Discovery and Visitors Centre Discovery and Visitors Centre ULYSSE PIONNIER HIBERNAL FANTÔME ANTOINE- DUBUC LODGE BORÉAL AND SAUVAGINE S EQUIPMENT RENTAL DAY Mountain snowshoes $35.75 /family $17.25 /adult $11.00 /child Telescopic poles $11.75 Mess kit $6.00 Climbing skins $6.00 Cleata $6.00 Ground mattress $11.75 Winter sleeping bag $17.50 Ski Hok (with poles) $ parcsquebec.com

3 The joys of winter! Exp. cabin exp. cabin nature cabin A Stay Tailored to Your Nature classic cabins For 4 persons Piedmont 0,5 km* - La Chaumière - Le Panoramique - Le Point de vue nature cabins For 4 persons baie d Alexis 10 km* - Alfred-Dubuc - Jean-Dubuc - Louis-Dubuc EXP. Cabins For 2 persons baie d Alexis 10 km* - Koune - Pishish - Innoush $155 $155 $130 Linens are available for rent for $17.50/stay. Notes: Prices may change without notice. Taxes are not included in the prices. Park entry fee extra * Distance from Discovery and Visitors Centre rustic shelter For 2 to 4 persons Piedmont 1 km* - L Attisée hut For 8 persons Piedmont - L Ulysse Pic-de-la-Hutte - Le Pionnier - L Hibernal baie d Alexis - Le Pavillon Antoine-Dubuc - Le Fantôme Lac Martin-Valin - Le Boréal - La Sauvagine camping rustique For 6 persons Piedmont 1 km* - L Eau-Vive - 10 sites available Booking: or $94 Baie d Alexis Package: Free baggage transport with shuttles at 3 p.m. on the day of arrival and 11:30 a.m. on the day of departure. $27.50 $20.75 STLE SERVICE It s easy to get to Vallée des Fantômes, Pic de la Hutte and your mountain accommodations by taking Le Fantôme-Express shuttle. It departs daily from the Discovery and Visitors Centre based on a fixed schedule. Two 13-seat Snowcats are available for winter transportation. You can get a schedule at the Visitors Centre and on our Web site. The trip takes an average of 45 minutes. Reservations required STLE RATES ROUND TRIP ONE WAY Adult $55.25 $38.75 Child 6-17 $41.50 $29.00 Child 0-5 Free Free Family (2 adults and 2 children) $ Chartering the shuttle Group of eight or more people Choice of destination CONTACT US! PROTECT discover 3

4 Winter Discovery Activities Year-Round Activities At the North Frontier Phantom Rally Along the trail leading to Vallée des Fantômes, answer the rally questions and discover the secrets of winter at Mont Valin. On the agenda: mummies, krummholz and other strange creatures. Our park warden-naturalists will take great pleasure in introducing them to you! Guided activities: weekends, Christmas holidays and March Break from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Self-guided activity: available every day Location: in Vallée des Fantômes Duration: variable This activity is free, except for shuttle service. Torchlight Snowshoe Evenings Follow the Mirador trail by torchlight in the company of a park warden and get an unusual look at Mont Valin. The mountain and the stars are simply striking against the dark background. Upon your return from this three-kilometer trek, you ll have the pleasure of tasting regional products and talking to the artisans who created them. The activity is also available to special groups under certain conditions. For more information call Schedule: February 7 and 21, March 7 and 14, 2015 Location: departure from the Discovery and Visitors Centre Duration: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 15 minutes from parc national des Monts-Valin Open year-round Visit the Discovery and Visitors Centre and see the permanent exhibit called At the North Frontier, presenting the main characteristics of the natural region protected and enhanced by the park. The model of the mountain, the herbarium and the multimedia presentations will urge you to take to the trails and discover the park and its riches for yourself. The permanent exhibition is available during the Discovery and Visitors Centre opening hours. Schedule: daily Duration: variable, but usually 30 minutes Parcours Fjord en arbres accessibles pour toute la famille : Location: at the DiscoveryBambino and Visitors Centre Jeunes explos Rate: free Fjord en arbres régulier Fjord en arbres EXTRÊME Circuit de tyroliennes géantes Kayak de mer (sorties familiales disponibles) Hébergements expérientiels Maisons dans les arbres Dôme vitré Sphères suspendues Cabines et camping Randonnée, pêche et plage Beside a lake and small river (swimming, small kayaks, skating on the lake) With internet and heated-floor, fully equipped , rang Sainte-Marie Saint-Fulgence, Qc G0V 1S0 Chalet Sainte-Marie 4-star cottage And also... Adapted Fjord ropes course levels for the whole family: Bambino Mini aerial ropes course Regular Fjord ropes course EXTREME Fjord ropes course Aerial adventure course Sea kayaking (family expedition available) Non-traditional lodging Tree houses Glass-domed lodging Suspended spherical lodging Log cabins and camping Hiking trails, fishing and beach 4 parcsquebec.com

5 Ski resort "par excellence" located at the heart of the Mont-Valin Massif 100% natural snow Skiing Snowboarding Snow tubing Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing Rest stop for snowmobilers and direct access to the Trans-Québec Trail (93) Le Valinouët, Much more than just skiing... It s having Fun! Information: / English translation: Linda Hayes Impression: Norecob Coordination: Jean Larouche Legal Deposit : 2014 Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec Written by: Jean Larouche and Claude Pelletier 360, rang Saint-Louis Saint-Fulgence, Québec G0V 1S0 Phone: Reservations: parc.monts-valin@sepaq.com Revision: Marie-Claude Blackburn Graphic design: Imag in création graphique Photo credit: Parc national des Monts-Valin, Sépaq : Mathieu Dupuis, Steve Deschênes. Cover: Mathieu Dupuis PROTECT discover The masculine is used in this publication without prejudice for the sake of conciseness. This document was printed on 100% recycled paper made in Québec, containing 100% post-consumption fibres and produced without using elementary chlorine. The inks used for this production contain vegetable oils. 5