L’Orignac Trail

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West (9.7km)

This is the continuation of the Charlevoix Traverse. The trail adds 22 km in total to your journey by continuing on the Orignac Center and East trail to finish in Saint-Siméon. You will have a first camping option at km 9.0 at Lac Macloed. The second option is on the Center trail at km 8.5 at Petit Lac Noir. Both options have rustic camping sites with dry composting toilets. A shelter will be built in the summer of 2024 for hikers who wish to complete the hike in a shelter.

(33.1 km Total – 10.9 km Grand Fonds = 22.2 km)

Center (17.2km)

Mount Taillis

Distance (from the start of Lac Noir to the summit of Mount Taillis): 16.2 km (round trip)

Possible departure from our partners ÖBois Charlevoix (proof of payment ncessary to be allowed to park in their parking lot).

Mount Taillis is on the path of the long hiking trail of the Orignac Center, the continuation of the raid of the Charlevoix Traverse, and is an integral part of the Trans-Canada Trail and the National Trail in Quebec. This trail was designed and developed by Capital Pathway and its management is now ensured by La Traversée de Charlevoix.

The trail offers a gentle ascent to a first viewpoint, followed by a plateau where you will find a beautiful maple grove. This is followed by a much steeper ascent that will take you to the summit of Mount Taillis where, around km 10, you will have a view of the river and the Palissades Valley. The highest point of the mountain is about 350 meters further, but does not offer a clear viewpoint.

Mount Taillis is part of the Défi des 5 sommets 2024 (5 Summits Challenge). You can access the map via this link and an info sheet for the Challenge by clicking here.

East (6.2km)

The last section of your hike. You have the option to do this hike as a round trip from Saint-Siméon for a 12.4 km round trip.

Access Fee: Contribution of $10 per person (via our reservation platform)
Access Period: Year-round (orange vest is required during moose hunting season)