Promenade Champlain
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada.
- 13.3 mi
- round trip
- 2,099 ft
- climb
- 1,164 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Promenade Champlain is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada, inside Parc de la Gatineau. It is 6.7 miles each way, 13 miles there and back. It runs between about 640 ft and 1,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,220 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Chelsea, about 2.4 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include King Mountain. Chute du Voile-de-la-Mariée is within about 3 miles. For camping, Tree house is within about 6 miles. There are 26 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 Promenade Champlain for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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