Quebec · Cross-country skiing

La Rivière

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

1.4 mi
round trip: 328 ft
climb: 1,344 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Best time to visit La Rivière

Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

Jan
24° / 4°
Feb
25° / 6°
Mar
34° / 15°
Apr
46° / 28°
May
61° / 41°
Jun
70° / 51°
Jul
74° / 56°
Aug
72° / 54°
Sep
66° / 46°
Oct
52° / 35°
Nov
39° / 24°
Dec
29° / 13°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jay Peak, VT, 11.3 mi away at 1,840 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

La Rivière is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada. It is 0.7 miles each way, 1.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,270 ft and 1,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 180 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic skiing. The nearest town is Sutton, about 2.4 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic Abenakis, Round Top and Sommet des Hollandais. Chute du Pékan and Chute de Longeway are within about 3 miles. For camping, Huttopia Sutton and Au Diable Vert are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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.