The Traversée de Charlevoix

TRAIL CONDITIONS UPDATE – Thursday, May 7, 2026

There is still a lot of snow, especially at higher elevations, on the Charlevoix Traverse trail. We had several hikers without snowshoes who had to turn back because they were sinking up to their knees in the snow.

Snowshoes are strongly recommended.

Be prepared for muddy, snowy, and icy conditions in some areas.

The roads leading to the shelters are not accessible by vehicle.

➡Thru hike trail: We had several hikers without snowshoes who had to turn back because they were sinking up to their knees in the snow. Snowshoes are strongly recommended. Be prepared for muddy, snowy, and icy conditions in some areas.

➡Mont du Lac-à-l’Empêche and Du Four trails (Lac-à-L’Écluse sector day hikes): Snowshoes are strongly recommended. Be prepared for muddy, snowy, and icy conditions in some areas. The access road to the parking lot, located 500 m from the visitor centre, is very muddy, so please park near the Zec des Martres visitor centre instead.

➡Mont du Dôme trail: Snowshoes are strongly recommended. Be prepared for muddy, snowy, and icy conditions in some areas.

➡Noyée trail: Snowshoes are strongly recommended. Be prepared for muddy, snowy, and icy conditions in some areas. Access via Chemin du Pied-des-Monts is plowed as far as Domaine du Pic-Bois, and the remaining route to the trailhead will not be accessible by vehicle for the next 10 days.

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

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

Thank you and see you soon!.