Winter Must-Dos

VALLÉe Des FAntÔMes AnD BAie D’ALeXis Here’s the perfect adventure for making peace with winter and snow! step into the heart of Vallée des Fantômes along a moderate-level 3-km trail with an elevation of 320 metres, leading to Pic Dubuc summit. this is where the Piedmont and Monts-Valin foothills, as well as the saguenay lowlands, extend as far as the eye can see.

to fully appreciate your northern experience, you can stay in Baie d’Alexis at the foot of Vallée des Fantômes, where you’ll find six cabins and a comfortable 8-person hut.

Hok ski the Hok ski is a versatile cross between snowshoes and cross country skis. they are mainly used for off-trail excursions. Very easyto handle and therefore ideal for beginners, Hok skis are great for children and adults alike. Because you can slide along the snow, you cover ground faster than with snowshoes. experience this new snow toy, apparently inspired by an ancestral practice in the Altai Mountains!

Pic De LA Hutte Despite its reputation for great autumn hiking, not many people know about the winter pleasures of Pic de la Hutte. A warming hut was built near the original Hutte site in 2010. it gives excursionists a place to warm up and admire the regional scenery. the shuttle service schedule was revised and improved, now offering two destinations: the legendary calm of Vallée des Fantômes and Pic de la Hutte, the ultimate destination for seeing mummies! Look into possible itineraries for a memorable day onthe mountain trails!

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the network of backcountry skiing trails is over 71 km, and the snowshoeing network extends over 77 kilometres. these trails are marked but not groomed. Most of them can be used for both backcountry skiing and snowshoeing. Backcountry skiing enthusiasts should prepare their routes based on availability of huts and rustic shelters in the mountain. Book early! several documents are available to backcountry skiers on our Web site, including a list of suggested equipment. to get the most out of your trek into this rugged terrain, excellent preparation is required. Baggage transportation service, snowcat transportation and resupply services are available to enhance your experience.

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Mountain snowshoes $35.75 /family

$17.25 /adult

$11.00 /child

telescopic poles $11.75

Mess kit $6.00

climbing skins $6.00

cleata $6.00

Ground mattress $11.75

Winter sleeping bag $17.50

ski Hok (with poles) $22.00

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Boréal and sauvagine huts 19.5 15.5 11.5 15 7 7.5 -

Antoine-Dubuc lodge 15 12 7 10.5 2.5 - 7.5

Fantôme hut 12.5 8.5 4.5 8 - 2.5 7

Hibernal hut 6 6.5 5.5 - 8 10.5 15

Pionnier hut 8 4 - 5.5 4.5 7 11.5

ulysse hut 5.5 - 4 6.5 8.5 12 15.5

Discovery and Visitors centre - 5.5 8 6 12.5 15 19.5

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Discovery and visitors Centre 230 m

3 km 1 h X e 290 Le Mirador

7.5 km 2.5 h X M Le Mirador

3 km 1 h X e 330 Le Lac-des-Pères

6 km 2 h one way M 290 Piedmont warming hut

8 km 2.5 h X D 576 Pic-de-la-tête-de-chien

12 km 4 h X D 823 Pic-du-Grand-corbeau

16 km 5 h X D 902 Pic-de-la-Hutte

15 km 5 h one way D 840 Baie d’Alexis

Pic-de-la-Hutte parking lot (accessible by shuttle) 840 m

3 km 1 h X e 902 Pic-de-la-Hutte

11 km 4 h X M 984 Pic-Dubuc via

8 km 2 h one way M 660 Baie d’Alexis

Baie d’alexis (accessible by shuttle)660 m

7 km 2 h X M 984 Pic-Dubuc

19 km 6 h X D 902 Pic-de-la-Hutte

7.5 km 2.5 h one way M 680 Lac Martin-Valin via the plateau

6 km 2 h one way M 680 Lac Martin-Valin via the lakes

Lac Martin-Valin680 m

14 km 5 h D 984 Pic-Dubuc via

29 km 7 h D 902 Le Pic-de-la-Hutte

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it’s easy to get to Vallée des Fantômes, Pic de la Hutte and your mountain accommodations by taking Le Fantôme-express shuttle. it departs daily from the Discovery and Visitors centre based on a fixed schedule. two 13-seat snowcats are available for winter transportation. You can get a schedule at the Visitors centre and on our Web site.The trip takes an average of 45 minutes.

Reservations required

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cLAssic cABins For 4 persons

• Piedmont 0,5 km* - La chaumière - Le Panoramique - Le Point de vue

nAture cABins For 4 persons• Vallée des Fantômes and

baie d’Alexis 10 km* - Alfred-Dubuc - jean-Dubuc - Louis-Dubuc

eXP. cABins For 2 persons

• Vallée des Fantômes andbaie d’Alexis 10 km*

- koune - Pishish - innoush

rustic sHeLter For 2 to 4 persons

• Piedmont 1 km* - L’Attisée

Hut For 8 persons

• Piedmont - L’ulysse

• Pic-de-la-Hutte - Le Pionnier - L’Hibernal

• Vallée des Fantômes andbaie d’Alexis

- Le Pavillon Antoine-Dubuc - Le Fantôme

• Lac Martin-Valin - Le Boréal - La sauvagine

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• Piedmont 1 km* - L’eau-Vive - 10 sites available

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/night$155/night$27.50

/night$130/night$20.75

Linens are available for rent for $17.50/stay.Notes: Prices may change without notice. Taxes are not included in the prices. Park entry fee extra* Distance from Discovery and Visitors Centre

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Adult $55.25 $38.75

child 6 - 17 $41.50 $29.00

child 0 - 5 Free Free

Family (2 adults and 2 children) $ 152.00

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Booking: www.sepaq.com or 1.800.655.6527

Baie d’Alexis Package: Free baggage transport with shuttles at 3 p.m. on the day of

arrival and 11:30 a.m. on the day of departure.

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torcHLiGHt snoWsHoe eVeninGs Follow the Mirador trail by torchlight in the company of a park warden and get an unusual look at Mont Valin. the mountain and the stars are simply striking against the dark background. upon your return from this three-kilometer trek, you’ll have the pleasure of tasting regional products and talking to the artisans who created them.

the activity is also available to special groups under certain conditions. For more information call418 674-1200.

Schedule: February 7 and 21, March 7 and 14, 2015

This activityis free,

except for shuttle service.

PHAntoM rALLY Along the trail leading to Vallée des Fantômes, answer the rally questions and discover the secrets of winter at Mont Valin. on the agenda: mummies, krummholz and other strange creatures. our park warden-naturalists will take great pleasure in introducing them to you!

Guided activities: weekends, christmas holidaysand March Break from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Self-guided activity: available every day

Location: in Vallée des FantômesDuration: variable

Location: at the Discovery and Visitors centreRate: free

Chalet Sainte-Marie4-star cottage

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15 minutes from parc nationaldes Monts-Valin

Open year-round

Beside a lake and small river(swimming, small kayaks, skatingon the lake)With internet and heated-floor,fully equipped

418 674-1402 · 418 590-9101

306, rang Sainte-MarieSaint-Fulgence, Qc G0V 1S0

At tHe nortH Frontier Visit the Discovery and Visitors centre and see the permanent exhibit called At the north Frontier, presenting the main characteristics of the natural region protected and enhanced by the park. the model of the mountain, the herbarium and the multimedia presentations will urge you to take to the trails and discover the park and its riches for yourself. the permanent exhibition is available during the Discovery and Visitors centre opening hours.

Schedule: dailyDuration: variable, but usually 30 minutes

Location: departure from the Discovery and Visitors centre

Duration: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Parcours Fjord en arbres accessibles pour toute la famille :BambinoJeunes explosFjord en arbres régulierFjord en arbres EXTRÊMECircuit de tyroliennes géantes

• Kayak de mer (sorties familiales disponibles)

• Hébergements expérientielsMaisons dans les arbresDôme vitréSphères suspendues

• Cabines et camping• Randonnée, pêche et plage

• Adapted Fjord ropes course levels for the whole family:

BambinoMini aerial ropes courseRegular Fjord ropes courseEXTREME Fjord ropes courseAerial adventure course

• Sea kayaking (family expedition available)

• Non-traditional lodgingTree housesGlass-domed lodgingSuspended spherical lodging

• Log cabins and camping• Hiking trails, fishing and beach

And also...

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360, rang saint-Louis saint-Fulgence, Québec G0V 1s0 Phone: 418 674-1200 reservations: 1 800 665-6527 e-mail: parc.monts-valin@sepaq.com www.parcsquebec.com

english translation: Linda Hayes

coordination: jean Larouche

Written by: jean Larouche and claude Pelletier

revision: Marie-claude Blackburn

Graphic design: imag’in création graphique

Photo credit: Parc national des Monts-Valin, sépaq : Mathieu Dupuis, steve Deschênes.

cover: Mathieu Dupuis

impression: norecob

Legal Deposit : 2014 Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec

the masculine is used in this publication without prejudice for the sake of conciseness.

this document was printed on 100% recycled paper made in Québec, containing 100% post-consumption fibres and produced without using elementary chlorine. the inks used for this production contain vegetable oils.

Ski resort "par excellence" located at the heart of the

Mont-Valin Massif• 100% natural snow• Skiing • Snowboarding• Snow tubing• Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing• Rest stop for snowmobilers and direct access

to the Trans-Québec Trail (93)

Le Valinouët,Much more than just skiing...It’s having Fun!

Information:418 673-6455 / 1 866 260-8254www.valinouet.qc.ca

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