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The Mont-Sainte-Anne region offers a vast network of hiking
trails, accessible to all categories of people.
The moutain hiking trails cover a total distance of more
than 25 kilometres. Those at the bottom of the mountain, located mainly
along the Jean-Larose river and waterfall, cover 6 kilometres. And the
renowned Mestashibo trail, starting at Mont Ste-Anne, stretches along the
Sainte-Anne river for 11 kilometres.
The Mestashibo
Distance : 12 km
Hiking time : 4 à 5 hours
Category : intermediate/advanced
Vertical drop: 260 meters
Description: The Mestachibo links the Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges
church to Jean-Larose water-fall. «
Le Mestachibo » follows the course of the Sainte-Anne-du-Nord river
for the most of its lenght. It reveals a most unusual and impressive
landscape, previously not accessible to hikers. The jagged landscape makes
for a challenging hike. You will discover a very mature forest punctuated by
landslides and rocky peaks. At mid-course, two lookouts have been installed
to allow for a for a fantastic view of the river's canyon. Forther along ,
two suspension bridges, each measuring 70 meters, will get you across the
river and take your breath away.
Also in the vicinity, ther are many ideal sites for walking
and hiking :
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Sept-Chutes (Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges)
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Sainte-Anne Canyon (Beaupré)
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Sentier des Caps (Saint-Tite-des-Caps)
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Cap-Tourmente National Wildlife Area (Saint-Joachim)
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