The Traversée de Charlevoix

TRAIL CONDITIONS UPDATE – Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Currently, skiers coming off the Traversée trail are saying the conditions are excellent. There’s beautiful snow everywhere. The trails are generally packed.

On March 2nd, two people walked in boots on the Noyée Trail, damaging the ski track. Consider using the alternative trail to avoid the Noyée Trail.

Rain is forecast for Saturday, March 7th. The weather could still change, but we strongly advise you to bring crampons in addition to your skis. Freezing after the rain could cause icy descents. For our day trails, we recommend crampons or snowshoes.

A reminder that snowshoes are not permitted on the Traverse, but over 60 km of trails are available in the Lac à l’Écluse sector.

➡Thru hike trail: Good conditions for nordic skiing ,with skins, on the trail.

➡Mont du Lac-à-l’Empêche and Du Four trails (Lac-à-L’Écluse sector day hikes): Ideal conditions for snowshoeing. The trail to the area is accessible from the Zec des Martres visitor centre. Parking is located 500 m from the visitor centre.

➡Mont du Dôme trail: Ideal conditions for snowshoeing. The parking lot is cleared of snow.

➡Noyée trail: On March 2nd, two people walked in boots on the Noyée Trail, damaging the ski track. Consider using the alternative trail to avoid the Noyée Trail. Snowshoeing is prohibited. Access via Chemin du Pied-des-Monts is plowed as far as Domaine du Pic-Bois, and the remaining route to the trailhead is accessible by nordic ski.

For the trails and shelters located near Lac-à-l’Écluse, remember that registration is mandatory with the ZEC des Martres, and that parking is 3.4 km from the trailhead.

We invite you to like La Traversée de Charlevoix’s Facebook page to follow the evolution of conditions.

Thank you and see you soon!.