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.
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 Lake Gravel, located at the western sector of the mountain.
Hike Stats for the 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 at the top
Duration: 3.5 Hrs
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 online or at the Welcome Cabin near the parking lot. The pass costs around 9$ (Subject to Change) per Hiker.
Where to Eat
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.
Captured Moments
Mont Grand-Fonds Captured Moment 1
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Mont Grand-Fonds Captured Moment 3
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John Karakov
November 29, 2025Wow!! This hike looks stunning! The colors in the forest are so vibrant! Thanks for sharing! That’s my next hike for sure!
EKadventure (Author)
November 29, 2025Thank you!