Contre-Courant (A16)

Contre-Courant (A16) is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada, inside Domaine Saint-Bernard. It is 1.3 miles each way, 2.6 miles there and back. It runs between about 760 ft and 890 ft above sea level, with roughly 450 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Lac-Supérieur, about 4.3 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Bellevue, Mont Saint-Bernard and Mont Timber. Chutes is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping De La Diable and Île Gilligan are within about 6 miles. There are 30 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.