Scenic Views · Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Quebec
An access point to Les Sentiers du Saguenay, a network of intermediate walking trails along the Saguenay River in Saguenay, QC, with river lookouts, small waterfalls and a riverside beach. No washrooms.
Les Sentiers du Saguenay is a network of footpaths following the Saguenay River between rue Tourangeau and the Mont-Fortin ski hill, and this is one of its five access points. Reviewers (mostly writing in French) describe mixed forest, lookouts over the river, several streams and small waterfalls along the way.
The trails are well marked and rated intermediate, with some steep climbs if you tackle a long section. There's ample parking at both ends and in the middle, south of the aluminium bridge. One hiker liked that the branching routes let you choose your own outing, from dense forest to open spots with a view of a waterfall or a small beach on the river.
It suits local walkers and visitors who want a free, flexible hike near town. Bring water and bug repellent, since the mosquitoes can be heavy and some branches are long.
Services are thin: very few benches and no toilets. One recent visitor was disappointed that you can no longer drive up to the Mont Fortin lookout, and found the parking and trail starts confusing; the lookout is still reachable on foot.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 61 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
