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Guided Charlevoix Hut to Hut

Canada
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 8 reviews

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Trip Code: GCV
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Essential Information
Duration
  • 8 Days
Activities
  • 7 days guided hiking
Accommodation
  • 1 night hotel
  • 6 nights multi-share basic huts
Meals
  • 6 Dinners
  • 7 Lunches
  • 7 Breakfasts
Difficulty Grading  
5 / 10

Moderate

Carbon Footprint  

35kg of CO2-e PP per day

(248kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

  • Hike one of the best long-distance trails east of the Canadian Rockies
  • Experience the freedom of thru-hiking while carrying only a daypack
  • Enjoy the untouched wilderness of UNESCO-designated Charlevoix Biosphere Reserve
  • Take in the beauty of Parc des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-riviere-Malbaie
  • Look out for rare caribou in Parc des Grands-Jardins
  • Meet like-minded outdoor enthusiasts on the trail and at the huts

Overview

The Traversée de Charlevoix is one of the longest and most magical hiking trails in Quebec at 105km/60 miles from start to finish. Located in the mountainous hinterland of the Charlevoix region, at the heart of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, this rugged trail offers outdoor enthusiasts a real challenge through a pristine forest environment. Six backcountry huts line the trail, each equipped with a 2-burner camp stove, cooking/dining equipment, and comfortable mattresses in an upstairs sleeping area. The huts, combined with daily luggage transfers, allow hikers to tackle the rugged trail without the need to carry camping equipment. With your luggage transfers, we've included drinking water refills, easy-to-prepare meals, and daily fresh food items. This means that you only have to carry a day pack on the trail and no advanced food planning is required - We'll take care of it all!

Itinerary

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Arrive in Québec City, the renowned provincial capital. Quebec City is famous for Old Quebec, the fortified historical and cultural heart of the city and a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be staying in or near the Old town tonight, and the treasured city will be available for you to explore. Québec City has plenty to see and do, and we suggest extending your stay here before or after your tour. We can assist with reserving extra nights so that you can fully experience one of the oldest European cities in North America.

Meals: Nil

This leg has lovely downhill slopes. From Lac-de-l'Écluse, the trail runs along the Ruisseau aux Mouches, then the southwest Gouffre River. Crossing forests and plains, today's highlights include old and imposing fir and spruce trees, a lush array of shrubs and herbaceous plants, and a view over the edge of an impact crater. The crater was created by a meteorite some 360 million years ago. Overnight Chalet la Marmotte. (Elevation gain/loss: +160m/-420m or +520ft/-1380ft )

Meals: B,L,D

Today's hike culminates with with panoramic views at the top of Mt. Noyee. The view is beautiful - on clear days you can even see the St-Lawrence River in the distance. The descent that follows soon leads to the Chalet La Chouette, located near the lake of the same name. (Elevation gain/loss: +550m/-400m or +1800ft/-1310ft)

Meals: B,L,D

Awaiting you today is a real treat - the Hautes-Gorges Valley and the beautiful Malbaie River, the region's majestic 160km/100mile long waterway. While covering a long distance, today is mostly downhill and offers amazing views, bridge crossings, and the gigantic trees of Grands-Ormes ecological reserve. After an initial uphill bringing you to amazing views of the Acropole des Draveurs and Mont Félix-Antoine-Savard, a long downhill brings you to the entrance of Parc National des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Riviere-Malbaie. This Parc National is a protected area where you will be wonderfully immersed for the next two hiking days. The location of your hut tonight is spectacular with views of the Malbaie River and the surrounding mountains. Overnight Chalet Gaie Bleu. (Elevation gain/loss: +440m/-780m or +1440ft/-2560ft)

Meals: B,L,D

There is an uphill climb for most of the day, but it is gradual. After following the Malbaie River, the trail leaves it and climbs along Chouinard stream (Ruisseau Chouinard), leading to some lovely panoramic lookouts of the narrow valley and the surroundings. Overnight Chalet Le Coyote. (Elevation gain/loss: +550m/-180m or +1800ft/-590ft)

Meals: B,L,D

The trail today is mostly comprised of former forestry paths, making for a lovely walk. Along the way, you will walk through an area of regrowth as the site was once destroyed by forest fire. In the summer, note the wide array of berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) growing along the trail. Keep your eye out for a beaver dam - the patient hiker may even get a glimpse of its resident. Overnight Chalet l'Épervier. (Elevation gain/loss: +340m/-500m or +1120ft/-1640ft)

Meals: B,L,D

The trail continues from the Traversée de Charlevoix and offers breathtaking views of the river, especially in the first few kilometres. After circling Lake McLeod, the path leads towards Mount Orignac and onwards to your hut for the evening. Overnight Chalet Uapishtan. (Elevation gain/loss: +398m/-394m or +1306ft/-1293ft)

Meals: B,L,D

Your final day on the trail involves a climb to several interesting viewpoints over the valley. Afterwards, the trail heads towards the mountain peaks, passing by the Petit Lake Noir and continuing to the village of Saint-Siméon. Depending on timing, your pickup will either meet you here or by the Petit Lake Noir with your luggage for a transfer to Québec City. The group will make a well-deserved gourmet stop at a restaurant on the way back. (Elevation gain/loss: +599m/-1000m or +1965ft/-3281ft)

Meals: B,L

Ready to start your adventure?

2 scheduled departures between 16 Jul 2027 and 20 Aug 2027.

  • Departs 16 Jul 2027 – ends 23 Jul 2027 (8 days)
  • Departs 20 Aug 2027 – ends 27 Aug 2027 (8 days)
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What's included?

Included

  • 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
  • Drinking water delivered daily to each hut
  • 1 night double occupancy hotel
  • 6 nights in multi-share back country huts (non-private)
  • Licensed wilderness guide
  • Pick-up from Québec City
  • Drop-off in Québec City
  • Daily luggage transfers
  • Sleeping mat
  • Sleeping bag (needs to be requested separately in advance)
  • Shared use of group camping equipment
  • Emergency assistance
  • Park entry fees

Not included

  • Travel to/from Québec City
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Meals and transfers not indicated in the itinerary
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Applicable taxes of approx 15% when booking made in North America
  • Rental equipment such as backpacks, and walking poles (needs to be requested, limited supply)

Reviews (8)

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Great trip & great guides

Elliot Trottier|Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
10 Sep 2026
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We loved the Traversée de Charlevoix offered by the local outfitter connected to Canadian Trails. The two guides (for a group of 11) were extremely well organised, safety conscious and very personable. They were able to adapt quickly in order to solve a miscommunication that seemed to have originated from their office. And let's not mention their amazing cooking skills!

The trail itself was rather challenging because of its rooty, rocky and muddy aspect. However, the forest was just gorgeous. Too bad there are not more tours organised in the summer.

Marie-Claire Simonetti|Limoges, Ontario, Canada
1 Sep 2026
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Really enjoyed the Charlevoix Hut to Hut Traverse. Small group made it intimate and easy to get to know everyone. All arrangements were seamless from booking and pre-hike information to actual on trail guiding. Meals were tasty and plentiful and the huts were cozy.

Karen Fraser|ON, Canada
21 Sep 2025
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Our guide cooked all our meals and did a great job of looking after our group!

Brigitte Toljagic|Ontario
7 Sep 2024
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The people on this tour were fantastic. The guide, Gabrielle was amazing! The food she planned and made on a 2 burner stove made the mouth water. After a long hike in the high heat having watermelon, feta and mint on tooth-picks hit the spot. The trail was a lot more rugged then I expected. A lot of blackflies and mosquitoes in June. Worst month for this in Quebec. Glad I got through it but it was a hard slog.

Laurie Konkle|ON
3 Jul 2024
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This was an excellent hike that I would strongly recommend to anyone for their bucket-list. Our guide was absolutely amazing. She surprised us by cooking us full breakfast and dinners instead of us having to cook dehydrated meals. The cabins were cozy, bathrooms clean and dry, and the views magnificent.

Cindy PARKIN|British Columbia
2 Jul 2024
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Celine Clement|ON, Canada
14 Sep 2025

Extra trip info

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Enjoy your first back country night at cozy Squirrel Hut | Leigh McAdam

Multi-Share Backcountry Huts

Our authentic backcountry huts along the trail are equipped with a 2-burner camp stove, cooking/dining equipment, and comfortable mattresses. They are multi-share accommodations set in naturally beautiful, quiet surroundings.

Blue Jay Hut is perfectly perched overlooking Malbaie River | Leigh McAdam

Multi-Share Backcountry Huts

Our authentic backcountry huts along the trail are equipped with a 2-burner camp stove, cooking/dining equipment, and comfortable mattresses. They are multi-share accommodations set in naturally beautiful, quiet surroundings.

Expect to trek up and down through pleasant forested terrain

The Charlevoix Trail is known to be simple to follow and well-signed, despite noticeable elevation changes. While you may encounter some muddy sections, roots and rocks the pathways are fairly well-maintained and not considered to be as rugged as the trails you would expect to encounter in the Rocky Mountains or along the west coast of the country. Elevation changes are the most challenging aspect of the trail that each hiker should expect and be prepared for. Despite the pleasant forest ambiance and well-maintained pathways, the changes in elevation and the possibility of fatigue should be factored in to avoid injury or over-exertion.

Every departure date advises whether the date is confirmed, and roughly how full it is. Here is what each one means.

Is the departure confirmed?

Guaranteed to go This departure has reached its minimum number and will run.
It is the point travellers should wait for before booking any non-refundable flights.
Close to guaranteed This appears only when a date is close to reaching minimum numbers. If it shows 1 or 2 to guaranteed, book as a pair on a date needing two and it reaches its minimum. Your booking confirms the date for everybody already booked.

How full is the date I am looking at?

Space is filling or Space is filling fast This date has bookings and places are still open. Filling fast means limited spots available, so don't leave your decision too late.
Closing soon Down to its last few places, or close enough to departure that we are finalising numbers. Still bookable online.
Closed Not bookable online - either full, or inside the notice we need to arrange permits, flights and logistics. Ask us anyway, you never know!

Availability questions answered

Will this trip actually go ahead, or could it be cancelled?

If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

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