From valleys to peaks

Snowmobiling is a great way—and oftentimes the only way—to access harderto-reach vantage points from which you can fully appreciate Charlevoix’s largerthan-life landscapes. Snowmobilers are drawn to Baie-Saint-Paul’s valleys and snow-capped peaks. At the top of the village, the looped path crosses the Baie-Saint-Paul Golf Course revealing majestic views of the icy Saint-Laurent, the bay of Baie-Saint-Paul, the valley of Rivière du Gouffre and, a little further off in the distance, Isle-aux-Coudres. As centrally situated as it is inviting, Hôtel Baie-Saint-Paul is the perfect place to stretch your legs while strolling the picturesque Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street where historic buildings, boutiques, cafés and art galleries coexist.

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A friendly forest (+ 226 kilometres)

From the provincial trail, you can admire the beauty and impressive stature of the Charlevoix mountains. Northern landscapes follow you along the path that leads to the ravishing Auberge du Ravage, a forest inn best known for its welcoming atmosphere and cuisine gastronomique that is considered one of the best in the province.

In the heart of the boreal forest (+162 kilometers)

Take your snowmobile up trail 83 and explore the boreal forest at your own pace. A warm and cozy inn nestled in the mountains invites you to sit by the fire as well as enjoy pleasant moments relaxing at the Nordic spa.

Isle-aux-Coudres discovery (+ 47 kilometres)

Your journey begins on a free ferry cruise through the broken ice floes. On the island, local club trail 377 takes you across orchards and farmlands as the silhouettes of the Massif de Charlevoix and the bay of Baie-Saint-Paul appear on the horizon.

5 snowmobile trails to explore in Charlevoix this winter