Mont Grand-Fonds, La Malbaie

Mont Grand-Fonds is a beautiful Ski Resort located in the Charlevoix region of Quebec. More specifically, it is situated in La Malbaie‘s northern urban area.

It is not very difficult to hike to the top, however, it can get very steep at the end of it. This is because you arrive at an intersection point between all slopes, where you can see the opened area around it.

Mont Grand-Fonds Top

The best times to hike this mountain are from June through September, where most of the paths are cleared out. The full trail consists of a 9 Km Loop and can be done counter-clockwise, if you want to have a gentler descent on your way back.

The loop is split into three separate trails:

  • La Trappeur: 3.8 km
  • La Familiale: 2.3 km
  • La Sommet: 2.5 km

We chose to begin with La Trappeur and continued through La Sommet, as we wanted to hike for a longer time as well as enjoy the surrounding area.

Before we reached the top, we were able to have a magnificent view of the Lac Gravel, located at the western sector of the mountain.

Lac Gravel View 1
Lac Gravel View 2

📋 Hike Stats for La Trappeur + La Sommet trails

Distance: 6.3 km / 4 miles

Elevation Gain: 335 meters

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Dog Friendly: Yes, on a leash

Toilets: At the entrance and on the top

📍 How to get to the Trailhead

Before you reach the trailhead, you will be taken off the main road to drive  a bit through a gravel road. However, the parking lot can be easily found at the end of it.

You can use the map below to either find the parking lot, or check your waypoints should you decide to hike the same trail we did.

🎫 Hiking Pass

You will need a hiking pass that you can buy at the Welcome Cabin near the parking lot. The pass costs around 9$ per Adult.

Lac Gravel Scenic View Top - Mont Grand-Fonds

🥪 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.

2 Comments

  • John Karakov

    Wow!! This hike looks stunning! The colors in the forest are so vibrant! Thanks for sharing! That’s my next hike for sure!

    • Thank you !

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