TRAIL CONDITIONS UPDATE – Friday, May 29, 2026 
There is still some snow, especially at higher elevations, on the Charlevoix Traverse trail, and several sections are wet and muddy. Our teams are working to clear the fallen trees in the coming weeks.
Hiking poles are recommended, especially if you are carrying a heavy load.
➡Thru hike trail: There is still some snow, especially at higher elevations, on the Charlevoix Traverse trail, and several sections are wet and muddy. Our teams are working to clear the fallen trees in the coming weeks.
Hiking poles are recommended, especially if you are carrying a heavy load.
➡Mont du Lac-à-l’Empêche and Du Four trails (Lac-à-L’Écluse sector day hikes): There’s still some snow, especially at higher elevations, and several sections are wet and muddy.
Hiking poles are recommended, especially if you’re carrying a lot of weight.
The road to the area is accessible from the Zec des Martres visitor centre. The parking lot is located 500 m from the visitor centre,
➡Mont du Dôme trail: There’s still some snow, especially at higher elevations, and several sections are wet and muddy.
Hiking poles are recommended, especially if you’re carrying a lot of weight.
➡Noyée trail: There’s still some snow, especially at higher elevations, and several sections are wet and muddy.
Hiking poles are recommended, especially if you’re carrying a lot of weight.
The Chemin du Pied-des-Monts, via Domaine du Pic-Bois, is accessible.
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!.