Quebec · Hiking

Piste 1.6km BFC Valcartier

1.0 mi
loop: 79 ft
climb: 597 ft
high point: Loop
route

Piste 1.6km BFC Valcartier is a 1.0-mile loop in Quebec, Canada. It stays at about 600 ft above sea level and is close to flat. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Shannon, about 1.3 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Brillant, Mont Kaeble and Mont Roland-J.-Auger. For camping, Camping Valcartier is within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Piste 1.6km BFC Valcartier for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.