Via ferrata of Mont-du-lac-des-Cygnes, Charlevoix

Enjoy spectacular views in the heart of the Parc national des Grands-Jardins in Charlevoix from the Mont-du-lac-des-Cygnes and its via ferrata courses!

The Crossing | Beginners

2 options available from €42

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From€42
3.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up

Practical information

"The Crossing" course accessible to via ferrata beginners (count a total of 5 hours of activity).

Walk to go: 30-45 minutes (4 km while carrying your equipment)

Via ferrata course: 3h30
Distance: 350 m
Difference in altitude: 53 m

Return walk: 30 minutes

Activity requirements

Minimum height: 1m30 (4'2'')

Minimum weight: 40 kg (88 lbs) / Maximum weight: 110 kg (242 lbs) including equipment

It is necessary to be in good physical shape for this course.

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the departure time stated on the reservation confirmation.

Special terms

This activity is not accessible to pregnant women, people with heart problems, people who are afraid of heights or who are not in good physical shape.

Jewelry, including piercings, are not allowed during the activity.

This activity includes daily access, if you are a Quebecer in possession of the annual SÉPAQ card, please reserve directly on the SÉPAQ website.

Meeting point:
Home of the via ferrata (next to the Mont-du-lac-des-Cygnes service center)
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Guide
  • Via ferrata equipment: harness, helmet, lanyards, carabiners
  • Access to the park for a day
  • Quebec taxes
Do not forget to bring
  • Sport clothes (long soft pants recommended)
  • Closed sport shoes or hiking shoes
  • Windbreaker or raincoat
  • Small backpack
  • Elastic for tying up long hair
  • Water (2 liters min. recommended) and snack
  • Suncream and sunglasses (attached with a cord)
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Wearing open-fingered gloves (bicycle glove style) suggested