Snowshoeing
The Memphrémagog region, which includes Orford, Eastman, and Magog among other towns, unveils its splendor through rolling landscapes, lush forests, and tranquil lakes. At the heart of this area, snowshoeing becomes the passport to unforgettable winter adventures.
Explore more than 25 snowshoe trails, ranging from 5 to 30 minutes from Orford Chalets. The pure air and the silence of nature will envelop you as you progress, snowshoes strapped to your feet, discovering this preserved corner of the Eastern Townships. Experience the unique tranquility of winter, where every step reveals the wild beauty of this region steeped in history and charm.
Some places offering snowshoe trails also provide a few winter hiking trails.
Mont-Orford National Park
- 5 to 15 minutes from Orford Chalets
- 100 kms - 15 snowshoeing trails
- 3 trails - easy
- 10 trails - intermediate
- 2 trailss - expert
- 5 different starting points depending on level of difficulty (easy-intermediate-expert):
- Le Cerisier discovery centre - 5 minutes
- Le Bonnallie Service Centre - 15 minutes
- L'Érablière Municipal Park - Parking - 13 minutes
- Mont-Orford Ski Resort - Parking No.3 - 5 minutes
- Route 112 - 8 minutes
- Trail Maps
- Equipment rental
- Paid Access
- If you have an annual pass to the Quebec National Parks (Parcs nationaux du Québec) or an annual pass to Mont-Orford National Park (Parc National du Mont-Orford) you don't need to pay for the daily access to the park.
Access to Mont-Orford National Park will be free 3 days per week between December 18th 2023 and March 13th 2024. Please check the calendar for specific free access dates and to book ahead.
Cherry River Marsh
- 7 minutes from Orford Chalets
- 2 trails - 6 kms - Easy
- Start: 69 Ch. Roy, Magog, QC J1X 0N4
- Trail Maps (French only)
- Free access
- Paid parking
- 10,00 $ per day
- 2,50 $ per hour
- BCITI app for parking
- Website (French only)
North Missisquoi
- 13 to 33 minutes from Orford Chalets
- Eastman Sector
- 13 minutes from Orford Chalets
- 32 kms - 4 trails
- 2 trails - Easy
- 2 trails - Intermediate
- Saint-Étienne-de-Bolton Sector
- 19 minutes from Orford Chalets
- 31 kms - 5 sentiers
- 4 trails - Easy
- 1 trail - Intermediate
- Bolton-East Sector
- 20 minutes from Orford Chalets
- 7 kms - 1 trail (intermediate)
- Potton Township Sector
- 33 minutes from Orford Chalets
- 20,4 kms - 1 trail (intermediate)
- Trail Maps
- Free access
- North Missisquoi Website
André-Nadeau Outdoor Base
- 20 minutes from Orford Chalets
- Start: 5302, chemin Blanchette, Sherbrooke, QC J1N 0C7
- 7 kms of trails
- Trail maps
- Equipment rental - For 3 hours
- 13 year old + - 12 $
- Under 12 - 9 $
- Free access
- Website
Les Cèdres Golf Club in Granby
- 30 minutes from Orford Chalets
- Start: 669, rue Coupland, Granby Québec J2H 0P7
- 7 kms of trails specifically reserved for snowshoeing
- 2 trails
- Trail Map
- Equipment rental
- Snowshoes - $9.00 / $6.00
- Sled - 2 hour rental - $1.75
- Paid access
- Adult
- Week - 3,50 $
- Week-end - 5,50 $
- Under 17 - Gratuit
- Adult
- Season Pass
- Adult - 30 $
- Under 17 - Free
- Website - Winter activities
Ruiter Valley
- 35 minutes from Orford Chalets
- Start: 291 rue Principale, Mansonville J0E 1X0
- 30 kms of trails
- Snowshoeing trails are shared with crosscountry skiers, thus snowshoers must walk next to crosscountry trails.
- Trail maps
- Free access - Contributions are welcome as trails are managed by The Ruiter Valley Land Trust and taken care of by volunteers.
Other Trails
Here are some interesting websites to discover for those who wish to explore further snowshoeing trails: