Sépaq
Parc national du Mont-Tremblant
Quebec Est. 1895 1,510 km²
Quebec's oldest and largest provincial park — 400 lakes, six rivers, sugar-maple ridges.
Overview
Not to be confused with the ski resort next door, Parc national du Mont-Tremblant is a Sépaq-run wilderness the size of Prince Edward Island. Three sectors — La Diable, La Pimbina and L'Assomption — offer serviced campgrounds, ready-to-camp tents, hut-to-hut backpacking on the Sentier des Cimes, and canoe descents of the Rouge and Diable rivers. Fall colour rivals New England without the highway crowds.
- Quebec's oldest provincial park (1895)
- Sépaq's slickest booking system in the country
- Hut-to-hut hiking on the Sentier des Cimes
- Peak fall colour on the Chute-du-Diable overlook
Quick facts
- Size
- 1,510 km²
- Established
- 1895
- Lakes
- 400+
- Sectors
- 3 (La Diable, La Pimbina, L'Assomption)
Things to do
Rouge River paddle
Sentier des Cimes hut trip
Fall-colour scenic drives
Winter ready-to-camp stays
Camping
Reservations: Required · Frontcountry: Yes · Backcountry: Yes · RV: Yes · Glamping: Yes
- Ready-to-camp prospector tents in every sector
- Chalets and yurts open year-round
- Backcountry hut chain on the Sentier des Cimes
Campgrounds in and near this park
- Parc national du Mont-Tremblant
Saint-Donat, Quebec · 10 km away
Hiking
La Roche
Moderate · 5.6 kmLoop to a cliff-top view of Lac Monroe — the park's signature short hike.
La Corniche
Moderate · 3.4 kmSteep 30-minute climb to a maple-clad overlook.
Sentier des Cimes
Hard · 47 kmMulti-day hut-to-hut trek across all three sectors.
Chute-du-Diable
Easy · 3 kmBoardwalk to a thundering cascade — the best fall-colour spot.
Wildlife
Common
White-tailed deer, Beaver, Common loon, Snowshoe hare
Signature
Moose, Black bear, Eastern wolf
Viewing tips
Moose along the Rivière du Diable at dawn. Guided wolf-howl evenings in August.
Safety
Bear canisters recommended in the backcountry. Cell coverage is unreliable throughout the park.
Photography
- Chute-du-Diable in peak fall colour
- Lac Monroe from La Roche summit
- Rivière du Diable morning mist
- Milky Way over La Pimbina campground
Best time to visit
spring
Late May: black flies present, waterfalls at peak flow.
summer
July-August: warm swimming, canoe descents.
fall
Last week of September through Thanksgiving weekend: iconic sugar-maple colour.
winter
Snowshoeing, fatbike trails, and ready-to-camp tents heated by wood stove.
Peak: Third weekend of September through Canadian Thanksgiving · Shoulder: Mid-June, first week of October
Family & accessibility
Family
- Beach and playground at Lac Monroe
- Interpretive naturalist programs weekend mornings
- Ready-to-camp with beds means no gear required
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible campsites in La Diable sector
- Chute-du-Diable boardwalk is accessible
- Adapted canoes available on request
Reservations
Book through Sépaq.
Reservations open in blocks: winter (September), summer camping (early February).
Reserve nowSuggested itineraries
weekend
La Diable Fall Colours
Two nights at Lac Monroe, sunrise on La Roche, afternoon paddle on the Diable.
family
Ready-to-Camp Weekend
One night in a prospector tent, morning at the beach, La Corniche hike after lunch.
canoe
Rouge River Two-Day Descent
Class II-III paddle with one overnight; guided outfitters at the put-in.
FAQ
Is this the ski resort park?
No — Mont Tremblant Resort is a private ski hill outside the park. The provincial park is next door and is a wilderness area.
Do I need to speak French?
Staff at gatehouses are bilingual. Trail signage is in French; downloadable park maps are bilingual.
When do fall-colour reservations open?
The first Tuesday of February at 9am ET on the Sépaq system.
Are the ready-to-camp tents heated?
Yes — wood stove, propane lantern, and cots included. Winter units are insulated.
Is the park open in winter?
Yes — Lac Monroe sector is fully operational December-March.
Nearby
National parks
- La Mauricie National Park · 123 km
- Thousand Islands National Park · 257 km
- Georgian Bay Islands National Park · 458 km
Nearby cities
- Mont-Tremblant · 39 km
- Sainte-Adèle · 73 km
- Montréal · 137 km
Other provincial parks
- Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville · 131 km
- Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier · 258 km
- Bon Echo Provincial Park · 280 km
- Parc national du Mont-Mégantic · 285 km
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