Quebec’s Chic-Choc Mountains

Located in Gaspésie National Park in southeastern Quebec, the Chic-Chocs are unlike any other mountain range in eastern Canada. This dense cluster of steep, glacially carved peaks blends the remote ruggedness of North American backcountry with trail amenities reminiscent of the Alps. Endless alpine terrain, a robust network of backcountry huts and daily shuttles connecting popular trailheads make the Chic-Chocs a truly singular trail-running destination. Whether you’re after family-friendly loops, peak bagging point-to-points, or multi-day fastpacking adventures, here are a few can’t-miss Chic-Choc trail runs. Easy The 5-km lollipop loop trail up and over the modest summit of Mont Ernest-Laforce treats runners to outstanding 360-degree views of Gaspésie National Park. This route features a stout 200 metres of vertical gain on the way up, but the trail is nontechnical and runnable—by Chic-Choc standards,…