The Sept-Chutes Regional Park offers the most beautiful viewpoints in the Matawinie. A great classic of hiking in the region, it offers a breathtaking landscape on the Laurentian Mountains! Between the maple grove of Mont Barrière (610 meters) and the rocky ridges of Mont Brassard (650 meters), you will find unique and diversified landscapes.
Parks
Parc régional des Sept-Chutes
Saint-Zénon
Various types of hikes are offered. From easy to difficult, many hikers will find what they are looking for and will be able to admire wild landscapes as well as a diversity of fauna and flora. Extend your experience by staying in one of our new refuges with a view of Lake Rémi.
Activities
Lodging
Services
Pricing
Regulations
Maps
Contact
Activities
Summer season
Hiking
| Trail name | Length (km) | Difficulty level |
|---|---|---|
| Le Voile de la mariée | 2 | Intermediate |
| Michel Sokolyk | 3,8 | Intermediate |
| Mont Barrière | 6,7 | |
| Lac Rémi | 4,9 | Intermediate-easy |
| Mont Brassard | 6,7  | Intermediate |
| Mont Brassard (avec raccourci) | 5,2 | Intermediate |
| Lac Jérôme | 14 | Intermediate/Advanced |
Note: The length indicated is the total round trip distance, i.e. from the departure point (reception centre) to the arrival point (reception centre).
Come and walk in the wilderness! The trails and nature interpretation panels will help you discover the richness of the park’s flora and fauna and the particularities of its exceptional landscapes.
The trail along the tumultuous rivière Noire invites you to begin your hike. As you hike along it, you will be able to admire the “Voile de la Mariée” waterfall which is 60 meters (200 feet) high. Then, continue on the trail that will lead you to the small Guy Lake. From there, explore Mont Brassard and Mont Barrière.
The Mont Brassard trail offers spectacular views of the Black River valley, Lac Rémi and the high hills of Saint-Zénon. It will lead you to the top of a rocky peak overlooking route 131 and the cliff of Lake Remi. You will be about 365 meters (1,200 feet) above road level and 590 meters (1,935 feet) above sea level! During your hike, you will also see a red pine forest and a black spruce forest, called “black spruce forest”.
The Mont Barrière trail will take you through different ecosystems, including a maple grove. Once you reach the top, you will contemplate the valley of the Black River.
The last part of the trail will take you around the magnificent Lac Rémi and will bring you to the foot of its impressive cliff, 150 meters (500 feet) high.
The Lac Jerome loop also offers a challenging 14 km (7.5 mi.) hike for those wishing to explore this new part of the park.
Winter season
Snowshoeing
| Activities | Adult | Child (6 to 17 years old) | Family | Group (20 people and more) | Annual pass* Matawinie Parks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking/Snowshoeing | 9,00 $ | 4,00 $ | 20,00 $ | 6,00 $ 3,00$ (Scolaire) | 75,00 $ |
The white winter takes on its full meaning on our trails. The many lookouts will help you discover the incredible luminosity brought by the cold season.
The trail along the tumultuous rivière Noire invites you to begin your hike. As you walk along the path, you will be able to admire the 60-meter (200 feet) “Voile de la Mariée” waterfall. Then, continue on the trail that will lead you to the small Guy Lake. From there, explore Mont Brassard and Mont Barrière.
The Mont Brassard trail offers spectacular views of the rivière Noire valley, Lake Rémi, and the high hills of Saint-Zénon. It will lead you to the top of a rocky peak overlooking route 131 and the Lake Remi cliff. You will be about 365 meters (1,200 feet) above road level and 590 meters (1,935 feet) above sea level! During your hike, you will also see a red pine forest and a black spruce forest called “pessière noire” (black spruce forest).
The Mont Barrière trail will take you through different ecosystems, including a maple grove. Once you reach the top, you will contemplate the Black River valley.
The last part of the trail will take you around the magnificent Lake Rémi and bring you to the foot of its impressive 150-meter (500 feet) high cliff.
The Lake Jerome loop, with its 14 km for experienced hikers, will also give you a great view.
Lodging
Lodging
Services
Services
Services
- Snowshoe rental
- Interpretation panels
- Picnic table
- Sale of snacks and outdoor accessories (crampons, etc.)
Pricing
Pricing
| Activities | Adult | Child (6 to 17 years old) | Family | Group (20 people and more) | Annual pass* Matawinie Parks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking/Snowshoeing | 9,00 $ | 4,00 $ | 20,00 $ | 6,00 $ 3,00$ (Scolaire) | 75,00 $ |
*: This pass gives access to all the following regional parks: Ouareau Forest, Sept-Chutes, Chute-à-Bull, Lac Taureau. Depending on the park, the following activities are available: hiking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Family pass available for $150.
Note 1: The site is patrolled outside of the opening days of the reception post. At any time, the patrollers can demand your access fee. Thank you for respecting this fee.
| Lodging | Tarifs |
|---|---|
| Refuges | 130.00 $ / night |
| Rustic camping | 40.00 $ / site / night |
Note: Lodging rates include daily access fees. Minimum of 2 nights on Fridays and Saturdays.
Regulations
Regulations
Sept-Chutes Regional Park
ACCESS AND STAY FEES
– All persons accessing the regional park and using infrastructures or services for which a fee applies must register and pay the required fees.
DOGS AND PETS
• Domestic animals are accepted in a regional park, provided they are kept on a leash not exceeding two (2) meters in length at all times, with the exception of public beaches, as well as on the cross-country ski trails of the Ouareau Forest Regional Park, during the winter period.
• At all times, the owner must pick up his animal’s excrement and dispose of it in an appropriate place.
• At no time may animals enter the buildings (reception area, sanitary block, non-designated shelters, etc.)
– Animals must be under constant supervision of the owner
CAMPING/SHELTER STAY
• Camping in a regional park is prohibited other than in areas specifically designated for that purpose.
• No one may camp in a regional park without paying the camping fee.
• The arrival time for short stays is between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
• All persons camping in the park are required to vacate their campsite by 12:00 noon on the last day of their stay. The site must be left in the same condition as when you arrived.
CAMPING SITE
• A campsite may contain one (1) piece of camping equipment and two (2) vehicles (automobiles), with the exception of sites determined by the park administration which will be eligible for additional equipment.
CURFEW AND QUIET TIME
• Curfew is from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. During this period, no noise is permitted within the campsites that could be heard from the neighbouring site.
SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR DRONES
• In order to minimize the impact on the customer experience and wildlife, the use of drones for recreational purposes is not permitted in regional parks.
Maps
Maps
Contact
Contact information
Registration centre
4031, chemin Brassard Sud (Route 131)
Saint-Zénon (Québec)
CANADA J0K 3N0
450 884-0484
Central reservation office : 1 866 266-2730
Schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (May to November), winter hours vary.
When the registration centre is closed, you must pay your fee at the pay station or online.
Parking on chemin Grenier
chemin Grenier
Saint-Zénon (Québec)
CANADA J0K 3N0
When the registration centre is closed, you must pay your fee at the pay station or online.
