Quebec · Cross-country skiing

Birkebeiner

An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada.

3.6 mi
round trip
839 ft
climb
1,566 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Birkebeiner is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada. It is 1.8 miles each way, 3.6 miles there and back. It runs between about 990 ft and 1,570 ft above sea level, with roughly 350 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an expert route. It is groomed for classic skiing. The nearest town is Morin Heights, about 1.5 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Stapleton, Mont Hurtubise and Mont Fairview. For camping, Morin Heights Nature Camping and Camping Saint-Adolphe are within about 6 miles. There are 61 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Birkebeiner for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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