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La Traversee de Charlevoix

Charlevoix, Quebec

Distance
105 km
Elev. gain
2,672 m
Start
Near Lac-Pikauba
Finish
Near La Malbaie

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

0 km196855 m above sea level91.0 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

About this distance

The trail authority’s complete crossing is 105 km; the previous 92.5 km value was materially short.

Campsites

  • Cadot
  • Boudreault
  • Chouette
  • Geai Bleu
  • Coyote
  • Épervier

Water sources

  • Lac du Milan
  • Lac Larouche
  • Lac Louison

Common questions

How long is the La Traversee de Charlevoix?
The La Traversee de Charlevoix is 105 km (65.2 miles).
How much elevation gain does the La Traversee de Charlevoix have?
The La Traversee de Charlevoix has about 2,672 m (8,766 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the La Traversee de Charlevoix start and finish?
The La Traversee de Charlevoix runs between Near Lac-Pikauba and Near La Malbaie.
Is there water on the La Traversee de Charlevoix?
Far's catalog records 3 mapped water sources along the La Traversee de Charlevoix, including Lac du Milan, Lac Larouche and Lac Louison. Seasonal flow varies and mapped sources can run dry — check current conditions with the land manager before relying on any of them.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the La Traversee de Charlevoix?
The trail authority’s complete crossing is 105 km; the previous 92.5 km value was materially short.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.