Mont du Lac des Cygnes is an amazing hike located in the Charlevoix region of Quebec. More specifically, it is situated in Grand-Jardins national park.
The hike is considered to be moderate, and it starts with a wide trail surrounded by the beautiful forest and views. From Lake Georges, the trail starts to become narrow, leading to wooden shelter structures in the wood that is mostly used during the Winter season.
The trail is well marked and maintained, and particularly beautiful during Winter. Especially the lake being frozen, making it possible to be in the center of it. It is also worth mentioning that during the intermediate seasons, the trail can become frosty. In this case, it is strongly recommended to wear spikes.
From the lake to the top, and whatever the season is, hiking poles are a must. The end starts with a summit push and leads to a magnificent 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains.
The best times to hike this mountain are from June through October, and January through March. The full trail consists of a 9 Km back and forth which includes a 200 meters summit push to reach the top. The refuge can be easily found near the lake, indicating that you are getting closer to the narrow parts and the steep uphill.
The mountain is usually windy at the top, with higher speeds during Winter. Windproof jackets and good protective gears are recommended.
Hike Stats for Mont du Lac des Cygnes
Distance: 9 km / 5.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 480 meters
Difficulty: Moderate
Dog Friendly: Yes, on a leash
Toilets: Trail Start/Close to the lake
Duration: 3H 15m
📍 How to get to the Trailhead
The trailhead can be easily found near the Welcome Cabin. You can use the map below to either find the parking lot, or check your waypoints.
🎫 Hiking Pass
You will need a hiking pass that you can buy online or at the Welcome Cabin near the parking lot. The pass costs around 9$ per Adult and it is free of charge for children.
🥪 Where to eat nearby
La Malbaie is the closest town to the mountain. It has a variety of restaurants such as Restaurant Chez Veilleux, which is a really cozy place to be in and has relaxing vibes.
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2 Comments
Hi friend!
These pictures are amazing! What camera did you use to take them?
Thank you so much! 😀
Hello Sarah! Thank you for your comment. I use my Samsung S21 FE phone with a bit more manual control on how much light I take in each photo 😀