Quebec · Cross-country skiing

Chemin du Grand Duc

3.8 mi
round trip
771 ft
climb
1,396 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin du Grand Duc is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada. It is 1.9 miles each way, 3.8 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,140 ft and 1,400 ft above sea level, with roughly 230 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval, about 3.3 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include 2e Sommet, 1er Sommet - Colline Côte-du-Levant and Mont Tourbillon. For camping, Camping Stoneham and Camping Talbot are within about 6 miles. There are 10 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.

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Conditions and forecast

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

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