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La grande traversée – day hike | 1 day

93 $ 70 $ per person, plus taxes

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1 jour

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Price

70 $ per person, plus taxes

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Fall

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La grande traversée – day hike | 1 day

Start at the Massif sector trailhead and hike about 12 km to the Pont-Suspendu gate. On the day of your excursion, your guide will help you choose between two route options based on group fitness, weather, and preferences. Option Panorama: a more active itinerary with added climbs and descents, featuring ridge lines, lookouts, and sweeping views. Option Valleys & Rivers: a gentler, more accessible route that meanders past lakes and streams, avoiding steep elevation while still offering lovely viewpoints.

 

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Duration

1 jour

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Price

70 $ per person, plus taxes

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Season

Fall

Activities

  • Icon Hiking
  • Icon Mini-bus guided transportation

All departures
From 93 $ 70 $ per person, plus taxes

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    La grande traversée – day hike | 1 day

    Meet at 8:00 a.m. near Radisson metro in Montréal, then settle in for a scenic drive to Forêt Ouareau’s Massif sector. After a quick safety briefing and final route check with your guide, set off on a morning hike paced with photo-worthy stops. Enjoy a picnic-style lunch outdoors (not included). In the afternoon, continue the point-to-point traverse to the Pont-Suspendu gate, where the group reunites before the comfortable ride back to Montréal in the late afternoon.

    Trail options

    Option Panorama — ridges and lookouts
    • Rolling terrain with successive climbs and descents on the Massif highlands
    • Numerous open viewpoints over the Matawinie region
    • Level: intermediate; sustained effort over the distance

    carte massif-pont suspendu INTERMEDIAIRE

    Option Valleys & Rivers — lakes and woodland
    Flatter profile that skirts steep sections
    Lakeshores, streams, and pretty waterside passages
    Level: easy to intermediate; steady pace

    carte massif-pont suspendu FACILE

    Level & conditions
    • Comfortable hiking distance: about 12 km on natural terrain
    • You may mix easier and intermediate sections along the route if desired
    • Operates rain or shine except in extreme weather; dress accordingly

    2025 Fall dates

    Friday Oct 17
    Saturday Oct 18
    Sunday Oct 19
    Monday Oct 20
    Wednesday Oct 22
    Friday Oct 24
    Saturday Oct 25
    Sunday Oct 26
    Monday Oct 27
    Wednesday Oct 29
    Friday Oct 31
    Saturday Nov 1
    Saturday Nov 8

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au départ de Montréal

– 8:00 a.m. departure near Radisson metro; return around 6:00 p.m.
• Round-trip guided minibus transport
• Driver-guide service during transport
• Park access fees (Forêt Ouareau)
• Shuttle logistics between Massif and Pont-Suspendu to enable the point-to-point traverse

Not included

• Meals, snacks, and beverages
• Personal gear (e.g., trekking poles)
• Travel insurance

 

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What to bring

• Minimum 1.5 L of water per person, picnic lunch, and snacks
• Hiking shoes with good tread; layered clothing; wind/rain jacket
• Sunglasses, sun protection, insect repellent as needed
• Fully charged phone; the park’s ONDAGO map app can be helpful

Our testimonials

star rating  Journée parfaite dans la nature - Nous avons eu une super expérience avec eux, notre guide Jean François était excellent et les randonnées étaient super. Nous avons même eu le temps de faire un petit canot.... read more

avatar thumb Rebecca K
13 September 2022

star rating  L’organisation du transport est parfaite pour un accès simple à la nature. Jean-Francois est un excellent ambassadeur de Lanaudière.
L’accueil de France, à la Forêt Ouareau est chaleureux. Le... read more

MarieD306
8 March 2020

star rating  J’ai eu l’occasion de me rendre chez Kinadapt dernièrement, nous étions un groupe de 13 personnes. Il neigeait, les chiens de traîneaux étaient excités à l’idée de nous promener. J’en... read more

BenjaminCouronne
15 April 2019

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