Chemin du Lac-Philippe
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada.
- 2.6 mi
- round trip
- 626 ft
- climb
- 720 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin du Lac-Philippe is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada, inside Parc de la Gatineau. It is 1.3 miles each way, 2.6 miles there and back. It runs between about 570 ft and 720 ft above sea level, with roughly 350 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Sainte-Cécile-de-Masham, about 1.7 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Wrong Hill and Graham Hill. For camping, Lac Renaud and Lac Philippe are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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 Lac-Philippe for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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