PARC NATIONAL DES HAUTES-GORGES- DE-LA-RIVIÈRE-MALBAIE
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
SÉPAQ PARC NATIONAL DES HAUTES-GORGES- DE-LA-RIVIÈRE-MALBAIE Protected area. Enriching nature experiences. Magnificent walls furrowed by its unforgettable Acropole, theater of contemplation and challenges. Discover a dizzying combination of valleys deeply sculpted by glaciers in a setting of high mountains. The important differences of altitude between the mountains, the beauty of the landscapes and the particular right-angled layout of the Malbaie river will be imprinted on your imagination. To explore in any season.
MUST-DOS
A B
Embark on the grand tour Paddle the Rivière Malbaie
Combine Le Riverain and Les Rapides trails! The river at your side, Don’t just contemplate the Malbaie River, get wet on an inflatable
take Les Rapides, once trodden by log drivers. Then, contemplate boat (guided) and take on the rapids downstream from Les
the valley in all its splendor by travelling Le Riverain. A loop of Érables dam. Are you more the type to take it easy? Rent a kayak,
more than 20 km that will charm you with its diversity of sound canoe or stand-up paddleboard and go up the dead water section
and visual atmospheres. Halfway through, make a stop at Le upstream the dam to admire landscapes that you will not soon
Draveur Visitors Centre to taste our regional products! forget.
C D
Brave Explore differently:
the Acropole-des-Draveurs excursion by riverboat
With its vertical drop of 800 meters, the Acropole-des-Draveurs is Climb aboard the Menaud to navigate the immensity of the
a real physical challenge for which you need to prepare yourself. Hautes-Gorges and learn more about this extraordinary territory.
A spectacular reward awaits you at each of its three summits: In the company of a park warden, explore the park from another
breathtaking views of the Malbaie River, the valley and the glacial angle, that of the Malbaie river bordered by majestic walls, while
lakes. Inhale. Exhale. Contemplate. Discover the true meaning of discovering the fauna, flora and history of the park. You will have
the word vertiginous. your eyes and ears full!
DISCOVER OUR TRAILS
LENGTH LEVEL/ DEPARTURE
AND DURATION* HEIGHT POINT
L’Érablière – The trail can be accessed from a forestry road that runs
along the Malbaie River. The trail allows you to admire the Cran des 2.5 km** E Des Érables bridge
1h
Érables, then crosses a maple grove which takes on its most beautiful loop 20 m (km 2)
colors in the Fall.
7.2 km Félix-Antoine-
Le Lac-Sans-Oreille – Discover this trail that leads to a nice glacial lake between Savard Discovery
loop
and passes through beautiful mixed forests. The shallow Lac Sans- 3 hrs I and Visitors Centre
Oreille is a great place to observe moose; you might be lucky enough and 186 m
6.2 km Des Érables bridge
to come across one! 4 hrs
loop (km 2)
Le Belvédère – Without too much effort, go to the lookout that 0.4 km E Le Draveur Visitors
15 min.
provides an astonishing view on the valley. round trip 55 m Centre (km 8)
Le Pied-des-Sommets – Stretch your legs by taking this path that
0.7 km E Le Draveur Visitors
leads to a belvedere from where you can contemplate Mount Félix- 15 min.
loop 35 m Centre (km 8)
Antoine-Savard, which overlooks the dam.
Des Orchidées – A new trail named in honor of two very discreet L’Équerre
2.1 km*** E
species of orchids, visible at certain times of the year. Through the 1h campground
loop 51 m
large mature trees, discover another point of view over the valley. (km 16)***
La Chute-du-Ruisseau-Blanc – A pleasant hike that leads up to the L’Équerre
1 km*** 30 E
foot of a spectacular 45 metres high waterfall. A destination in itself for campground
round trip min. 78 m
those who will go to L’Équerre by bike, on foot or in a canoe. (km 16)***
William-Hume-Blake – From Des Orchidées Trail, continue your climb L’Équerre
to join the brand new William-Hume-Blake trail, which opens up a 2.2 km*** E campground
1h (km 16)*** from
magnificient window on the Malbaie River and the immensity of round trip 180 m
the junction with the
the valley. Orchid trail.
Félix-Antoine-
Le Riverain – This trail, located on the west bank of the Malbaie River, 10.8 km****
Savard Discovery
offers magnificent views of the valley and the Cran des Érables. It is one-way
and Visitors Centre
between I
covered with fine gravel for the majority of the course. Along the way,
10.2 km**** 2 hrs 30 between Le Cran
picnic tables allow you to recharge your batteries and contemplate
one-way and 160 and campground
the beauty of the site. When you leave the trail at Le Draveur Visitors
3 hrs 30 170 m (km 0,5)
Centre, you will have the choice to retrace your steps, return by Les 8.8 km****
Rapides trail or take the shuttle bus if it is in operation. Des Érables bridge
one-way
(km 2)
Les Rapides – In several places, you will hear the sound of rapids,
hence the name of the trail. This trail offers the opportunity to start
Le Cran
at Le Cran campground to reach Le Draveur Visitors Centre via the 7.6 km**** I
2 hrs campground
Pin-Blanc campground. The route offers several exit points on the park one-way 20 m
(km 0,5)
road. For your return, plan to retrace your steps, return by Le Riverain
trail or take the shuttle bus if it is in operation.
L’Acropole-des-Draveurs – This trail takes you through a forest
universe to the first summit, from which you will be immersed in an 4 hrs Le Pin-Blanc
11.2 km D
arctic-alpine environment where flora and landscape are in the spotlight. to campground
round trip 800 m
A spectacular view on the Malbaie River valley and the surrounding 6 hrs (km 6)
peaks awaits you there.
This is a challenging trail that requires good physical fitness and adequate equipment (hiking boots, at least 2 liters of drinking water per person, trekking
poles and warm clothes, since it is generally 5° to 10°C colder at the top).
Departures authorized only between sunrise and 2 p.m. (between sunrise and noon from September 1st). Mandatory descent from the summit no later
than approximately 3 hours before sunset, a park warden will bring up the rear. Visit our website for schedule and more information.
E : easy I : intermediate D : difficult Hiking Family experience Dog allowed
sepaq.com/animaux
* Mentioned times and difficulty levels are indicative and refer to the Summer season. ** Does not include the approach path: a forest road along the Rivière Malbaie (2.4 km
round trip, 30 min.). *** Does not include the approach path: the starting point is 7 km from Le Draveur Service Center. You will have to take the Malbaie River or the bike path
that runs along the Malbaie River (14 km round trip, 4 hours) to reach the starting point of this trail. **** Return possible by shuttle when in operation.
ZEC du WINTER TRAIL MAP Équerre Sector
Lac-Brébeuf AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Sentier
William-Hume-Blake u Blanc
Ruissea
1,1
Chute du
Ruisseau Blanc
Sentier 0,5 0,3
Coulée à Girard 0,1
Download the Avenza Maps
at visitors centre or before arriving at the park. SentierLac
de la
Available on App Store and Google Play
Sentier des0,6 Chute-du-Ruisseau-Blanc
Bazile
Orchidées 0,4
0
40
Rivière Le Draveur Camping de
Malbaie Visitors Centre Lac
Scott La Romane 0,4 L'Équerre
Sector 0,1
Départ du Centre de location
Bateau-Mouche d'équipement Sentier
Sentier du
350
Coulée à Girard 0 Mont
100 200 400 600 800
Belvédère Riv
ière m
Location de moteur pour Mal Guy-Godin
embarcation de pêche bai e See enlargement
Barrage
Secteur de l'Équerre
des Érables Le Draveur
Visitors Centre
0
30
250
Sentier
le Riverain Sentier
Le Pied-des-Sommets Camping de l'Équerre
Mont William-
Lac
Hume-Blake
Argentenay
Entrée (Pit toilet)
400
Sentier Les Rapides
0 50 100 150 200
m Lac au
Lac
Châteauguay Porc-Épic
La Pomme d'Or
Sentier To Lac Noir
Félix-Antoine-Savard
de l'Érablière
To Discovery and Visitors Centre B
Draveur Sector Centre de location Pointe aux
Visitors Centre Lac S Lac Inukshuks
Malfait d'équipement
Rivière La Vallée
Sentier Malbaie Location de moteur pour Suspendue
Les Rapides Boucle 2 embarcation de pêche
Boucle 1 Boucle 4 Boucle 6
Boucle 8
Sentier Sentier du
Le Draveur Belvédère
le Riverain
Visitors Centre Lac Noir
D
Espace VR
L'Épervier Boucle 3 Barrage See enlargement
Sentier Boucle 5 Boucle 7 des Érables Centre de services ZEC du
Le Lac-Sans-Oreille Riviè Le Draveur
250 re d
es M Sentier Lac-au-Sable
Félix-Antoine-Savard artre
Discovery and Visitors Centre s Le Pied-des- (Summer Sentier de
300 0 50 100 200 300 Chalet Sommets
m only) l'Acropole-
Écho
C des-Draveurs
Cette carte intègre de l’information géographique de source gouvernementale. Camping du Pin-Blanc
Pour des besoins de représentation, certaines données ont subi des
transformations et des adaptations qui ont pu modifier la donnée originale.
Données originales utilisées Années ZEC des Martres Camping du Cran
Banque de données Sépaq 2021
Cartes topographiques
à l'échelle de 1/20 000 1986-2001
L'information fournie sur cette carte peut changer sans préavis.
Source des données utilisées
Ministère de l’Énergie et des Ressources naturelles En cas de disparité, l'information sur le terrain doit prévaloir en tout temps.
© Gouvernement du Québec Sentier
Registration centre /
Cabin RV area First aid
Walking path Les Rapides Sentier de
Information Canoe launch See enlargement
Shuttle
Road network
Point de vue du Yéti
l'Érablière Centre de découverte et de services
Self registration post Cruise Ice Food services Félix-Antoine-Savard
(NO DOGS ALLOWED) Canoe route
Convenience
Firewood store Bike rental Boat fishing
Cell phone signal Wade fishing and portage trail Sentier le A
favourable site
Shop Waste and recycling Canoe rental Wade fishing Parking lot
Riverain
Automated
Dogs allowed location
Écho
Semi-serviced camping Locker rental Pole bear Toilet / Pit toilet Pont des
external defibrillator km Length of trail sections
Érables
Group camping Shower Kayak rental Picnic
Recreational vehicle
dumping station Summit Sentier Félix-Antoine-Savard Discovery
Le Lac-Sans-Oreille and Visitors Centre
Rustic camping Not drinking water Stand Up Paddle rental Boat launch ramp Wifi National park boundary Camping VR
Drinking water Lookout
Bike path (Gravel)
Ecological reserve L'Épervier
Trail 0 1 2 3
Km Lac
Sans
Oreille
DISCOVERY
TIME
Discover the park by Campfires Tour:
canoe, kayak or bike a naturalist at the campsite
Beginner or expert? A stroll on the Enjoy your marshmallows while learning
water by canoe, kayak or even stand-up about the fauna, the history and challenges
paddleboard is a great way to discover of Acropole-des-Draveurs. This promises
the beauty of Rivière Malbaie. Are you a to be very interesting. Park warden and
thrill-seeker? In the company of an expe- naturalist tours the campfires to present
rienced Descente Malbaie guide, explore personalized talks to interested campers.
the river by rubber dinghy over 7.5 km A privileged moment to understand what
where rapids alternate with quieter surrounds you and start your evening at
sections. Ask our attendants! the park!
You do not have sea legs? Get your bike
out or rent one to roam the banks of the
cycle path in complete freedom! Pleasure
guaranteed!
EQUIPMENT
RENTAL
Learn at any moment Do you want to explore the
At the top of the Acropole-des-Draveurs park in a different way?
or near a service center, stop and share a
moment with a park warden and naturalist!
Through fun activities or simply by Consult the list
chatting, they will be able to transmit all and prices of
their knowledge and passion to you. equipment avai-
lable for rental.
Family Experience
Free!
Access and
equipment
loans for
youngsters
17 and under
Tease the trout
Wading or by rowboat, discover the
When winter comes, immense potential of the Malbaie River,
discover the Ice Valley. the ideal place to learn about fishing with
family or friends! Fish on an exceptional
On snowshoes, on a protected environment, the Lac Noir. Tease
fatbike, or on skis- the trout on lakes Porc-Épic, Argentenay
and Châteauguay in the plateaux sector,
snowshoes, another accessible by road 381 (km 55). A boat is
spectacle awaits you! available on all the lakes of the park.
Navigate the immensity in a riverboat Tightly woven forests
Get on board the Menaud! You will quickly understand why the discovery cruise is one of During this guided off-trail hike, you will
the most popular activities in Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie. A have the chance to discover our forests
park warden and naturalist will accompany you and tell you all his secrets about the flora, and the panoply of fascinating interactions
fauna, history and exceptional geological character of the park. Pure wonder guaranteed for that animate them. With roots, feathers
both adults and children! or paws, whether flamboyant or inconspi-
cuous, all species have a role to play. The
territory you will visit is only accessible in
the company of a park warden and natura-
DISCOVERY ACTIVITIES list with whom you will discover these rich
ecosystems.
Check out the detailed program (in French only)
It will describe entertaining ways to explore the park from
every angle under the sun. What a great way to enrich your
visit and to make all sorts of surprising discoveries!
Be part of
the solution
Our national parks are places of inestimable richness. How
5 good
practices
to adopt
Refrain from feeding the animals
fortunate we are to be able to explore them, stay in them, and
enjoy the benefits of nature! But did you know that their
Keep your distance when animal watching
mission is also to protect these magnificent territories and
the flora and fauna found therein?
Stay on the trails
This heritage belongs to each and every one of us and to
future generations too. With several million visits every year, Don’t collect natural elements (plants, dead wood…)
each harmful practice can result in permanent damage to the
environment, in addition to affecting the quality of the experience
Keep your right of access on hand at all times
of other visitors. We must remain custodians of this exceptional
world of nature so it can be enjoyed for a long time to come.
CONSERVE
FOR
TOMORROW
Drone to the rescue Have you noticed the
Technician park wardens can now count
on other eyes to do their jobs. The drone
presence of new installations
allows them to cover around 400 meters at the top of the
of territory in a fraction of the time! It is Acropole-des-Draveurs?
used in particular to document the degra-
dation of the natural environment, often
caused by the traffic of off-trail hikers, or
to validate the presence of animal species. We have improved the delimitation
A reminder: the use of drones is only of the path so that your feet only
authorized for research purposes; tread the surface designed for
recreational drones remain prohibited them. We are counting on your
in national parks. collaboration to protect the artic-
alpine vegetation, so fragile!
DANS Goal: Healthy lakes
NOTRE and fish populations
NATURE The declarations completed by the fisher-
men (number of catches, weight, etc.)
Parcs nationaux du Québec
Édition 2021 provide valuable information for the
conservation team. Gathered and analyzed
periodically, this data makes it possible to
identify potential problems for fish
populations, and to act in a preventive
manner.
In 2020, the team redoubled its effort
Browse the to acquire more knowledge about the
physical habitat of fish (lake depth,
Dans notre nature temperature, aquatic grass beds, presence
newsletter of spawning grounds or obstacles to the
free movement of fish). Getting to know
For captivating our lakes, better helps prevent overexploi-
articles highlighting tation of a population. For example, the
the mission of our presence of obstacles to the free
national parks movement of fish informs us about a
(in French only). possible decrease in the chances of
reproduction.
IN THE WILD, YOUR SAFETY Redaction : Équipe du parc national
IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie
Infographics and translation : LICO impression et emballage
Printing : Solisco
Photos : Mathieu Dupuis, Stéphane Audet, Steve Deschênes,
Outdoor activities can involve certain risks. Mathieu Dupuis, Véronimot, Sinex, Eve Murray.
Always be sure to have the skills and abilities required for the activity you
choose. It is very important to find out about the risks involved in the activity,
to know and respect your own limits and to use appropriate equipment.
Preparing yourself adequately is the first step in the safe and enjoyable
practice of your favourite activities. des Hautes-Gorges-
de-la-Rivière-Malbaie
For more information, visit our website at sepaq.com/security sepaq.com/hautesgorges
You can also read
