The Épervier
Shelter reserved for the thru-hike
These shelters are normally only accessible if you do the complete crossing or the half crossing. If you would like to stay in any of these shelters without doing the thru-hike, it is possible to book within a period of 48h or less before the desired date. Call us to book.
Material and equipment provided
- Slow combustion stove
- Firewood
- 4 burner propane stove
- Propane lamps on first floor (solar light at the Écureuil and the Geai Bleu)
- Double USB port (at the Geai Bleu only)
- Carbon Monoxyde detector (bring 9V and two AA batteries)
- 10 foam mattresses with vinyl covers
- Table and benches
- Dry composting toilets
- Shovel and axe
- Pots and pans
- French press
- Tableware: plates, bowls, cups, utencils
- Large basic utensils: ladle, knife, colander, cutting board
- Dishwashing bin
- Dish soap
- Surface disinfectant
- Hydroalcoholic gel
Important information
There is no running water in our cabins or shelters, however they are all located near a water source: lacs, rivers, or streams. You will also find many streams along the trail. We recommend treating the water, either by filtering it, by using water treatment tablets, or by boiling the water for ten minutes. In the winter you have to make a hole in the ice with an axe or melt the snow.
When hikers choose the deluxe package, drinking water is provided by the Traversée with the transport of their luggage and their food.
Each group, in an autonomous fashion, must bring:
- dish towels
- scrubbing sponge
- toilette paper
- matches and fire-starter or newspaper
- sleeping bag
