Quebec · Cross-country skiing

Sentier du Lac Crystal

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

1.7 mi
round trip
471 ft
climb
2,806 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentier du Lac Crystal is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Quebec, Canada. It is 0.8 miles each way, 1.7 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,700 ft and 2,810 ft above sea level, with roughly 220 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is a lightly prepared backcountry track rather than a machine-groomed trail. The nearest town is Val-des-Lacs, about 5.3 miles northeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Montagne-Noire, Mont du Lac Lézard and Les Tours Jumelles, Sommet Nord. For camping, Camping Lantier is within about 6 miles. There are 9 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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