Fabien Proulx Tremblay

National Trail (sentier national)

Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci
Outdoor
Dogs on leash permitted
Picnic area

The Lanaudière section of the Sentier National crosses the Matawinie region from west to east for more than 170 km. Crossing some of the most beautiful natural areas of the region, you will discover northern Lanaudière in all its splendor.
Activities, attractions, services: hiking, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, cabin rentals, platform, Swaggin River waterfall.
Access: free access (except in the ZEC area, registration required).

The Lanaudière section of the Sentier National (National Trail) crosses Matawinie area from west to east for more than 170 km. Passing through the finst natural areas of the region, you’ll discover northern Lanaudière in all its splendour.

Many activities, attractions and services: hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, rental of rest-huts, platforms, Waterfall Swaggin.

Unlimited access (except in Zec territories, where registration is mandatory)

To reach the various sections, click here

Services

Schedule

  • Schedule: From sunrise to sundown

Type of lodging onsite

  • Camping
  • Refuge

Hiking - informations

  • Difficulty: Easy, intermediate, difficult
  • Total lenght: 180 km
  • Vigilance required during hunting season
  • Trail recognized by Fédération québécoise de la marche

Snowshoeing - Informations

  • Total lenght of trails: 180 km
  • Number of trails: 1
  • Difficulty: Easy, intermediate, difficult

Services

  • Heated refuge
  • Picnic

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National Trail (sentier national)
Sent. National
Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, QC J0T 2C0
parcsregionaux@matawinie.org