All three of these are in Mont-Tremblant National Park, about 1.5 to 2 hours from Montreal, and I picked one at each difficulty level so there’s an option no matter who you’re hiking with.
Good to know: Sépaq’s national park entry is now a flat $10.30/day per adult (kids 17 and under free), the same rate across all its parks including Mont-Tremblant (sepaq.com). Check current trail and sector closures on the park’s website before heading out, as parts of the park close seasonally.
Sentier La Roche
4.9 km out-and-back · 266 m elevation gain · Easy
A short, easy trail with a gradual incline the whole way, starting from the La Diable welcome center. There’s a stream along the first stretch and a nice cascade around the three-quarter mark, and the summit view over Mont Tremblant and the surrounding peaks is worth the short effort. There are benches and a rock at the top if you want to eat lunch with a view. Combine it with the La Coulée trail for a longer 9 km outing.
Mont Nixon
8.1 km loop · 424 m elevation gain · Moderate
Take the loop clockwise and you’ll knock out a steep 4 km climb early, then coast the rest of the way. The trail is well marked with several viewpoints worth stopping at, including one straight-down cliff edge (skip it if heights aren’t your thing). A good middle-ground pick if you want a short hike with a real payoff.
Toit des Laurentides – Pic Johannsen
16 km · 718 m elevation gain · Hard
This one takes you to the highest point in the entire Laurentians. It’s a non-stop 580 m climb over roughly 7 km, mostly through mud, roots, and stream crossings, and the summit itself turns out to be a wooded plateau rather than a lookout. The real views come earlier, along the stream section. Bring boots that can handle mud, not just hiking shoes.
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