Pic Champlain Trail

Pic Champlain Trail is a day-hike in Parc national du Bic that runs as a roughly 6–7 km out-and-back and typically takes about 1.5 to 3 hours to complete.

The climb is steady and gradual through forested terrain, building toward a lookout that’s the route’s main payoff.

At the top, you get broad, elevated views out over the St. Lawrence River estuary area—why this hike is repeatedly singled out as a “best views” option in the park.

Use this as a moderate effort route: it’s commonly described as intermediate/moderate, but the payoff is concentrated near the summit/overlook rather than spread evenly across the hike.

Park planning matters for access: Parc national du Bic generally requires a paid daily access fee or an annual Sepaq card to enter.

Seasonal rules can affect who can bring a dog—dogs are only allowed on the trail from May 1 to October 31.

More information: 10 trails for hiking with your dog - Bonjour Québec, Parc National Du Bic Hiking | Trail Guide Bas-Saint-Laurent, Top 4 of the most beautiful hikes in Bas-Saint-Laurent