The North Shore is an immense playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking trails are numerous and sometimes well-hidden. Bénédicte and Julien, adopted North Shore residents, have created "Sentiers de la Côte," a website that brings together over forty "hikes and boreal getaways" for all levels to discover on the North Shore. It's the ideal place to obtain information about the accessibility and difficulty level of a trail and to discover new ones.
Their project is still young, but Tourism Côte-Nord is already a big fan. That's why we contacted them to find out their favorite trails to explore this autumn in the region. Here's their top 5 autumn getaways, presented in geographical order.
Mont Adéla-Lessard and the Fjord Trail (Tadoussac) The excursion to Mont Adéla-Lessard, which lasts a few hours, is part of a longer 41-kilometer journey. Although it's quite challenging, its magnificent panorama of the Fjord's mouth is worth it.
Distance: 6.6 km round trip
Level: Difficult
Info: link to the Fjord Trail
La Croix de Franquelin (Franquelin) This hike is the perfect opportunity to stretch your legs during a road trip in Manicouagan and to rediscover the soul of the North Shore while contemplating the forest village and the vast horizon over the river.
Distance: 2.5 km round trip
Level: Intermediate
Info: link to La Croix de Franquelin
Le Petit-Havre de Matamec (Sept-Îles) This is the ultimate hike for Bénédicte and Julien when they have guests in Sept-Îles. They take them on this loop trail that winds through various ecosystems representative of the region.
Distance: 2 to 5 km
Level: Easy
Info: link to Le Petit-Havre de Matamec
L'Anse à Zoël (Magpie) This loop is one of the best-kept treasures of Minganie, and its unique palette of autumn colors makes its viewpoints even more spectacular.
Distance: 1.5 km (loop)
Level: Easy
Info: link to L'Anse à Zoël
La rivière Quetachou (Baie-Johan-Beetz) This getaway stands out from other trails in the Baie-Johan-Beetz area because of the contrasting colors in the burned forest and the sound of its waterfalls that can be heard during the hike.
Distance: 2 to 3 km
Level: Easy
Info: link to La rivière Quetachou
To discover more trails, we invite you to visit the Sentiers de la Côte website.
