Winter hiking

Winter provides a very special scenery: bright light, clear view, the crunch of footsteps on the snow...

With its 8 marked trails stretching over 54 km, La Mauricie National Park is a destination of choice for snowshoeing and winter hiking.

On snowshoes, with crampons or simply wearing the right boots if the conditions allow it, winter hiking is easy; you just have to put one foot in front of the other!

Daily entrance fees are payable at all times for access to La Mauricie National Park. They are sold at the perception kiosk in Saint-Jean-des-Piles and at the automated payment terminal in Saint-Gérard. The Parks Canada Discovery pass is valid year-round.

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A few tips

• Refer to the trail map or ask the staff at the information desk at the Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre to help you choose your trail.
• Don’t have the equipment to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience? No worries! Snowshoes, crampons, walking sticks and baby carriers are available for rent (no reservations).
• The Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre offers many services such as a terrace with fireplace, a dining room, showers ($), etc.
• Have you seen wolf tracks on the trails? Report your sightings on the iNaturalist.org website and notify park staff to help us monitor their population status.