{"id":7034,"date":"2022-05-01T21:06:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T19:06:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourismeshawinigan.com\/raquette-et-rando-dhiver\/"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:53:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T20:53:27","slug":"raquette-et-rando-dhiver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourismeshawinigan.com\/en\/raquette-et-rando-dhiver\/","title":{"rendered":"Snowshoeing and Winter Hiking in Shawinigan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ahh! Nature!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By France St-Amant<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nordic sports lover you\u2019ll be pampered in Shawi! You can snowshoe in all areas of the city, in nature or even close to downtown Shawinigan, because some trails are located in the calm of the forest, while being close to services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can therefore have the best of both worlds at the Parc de l\u2019\u00cele Melville<\/a> since it has the advantage of being close to downtown and offers 12 km of intermediate and expert level trails. Some good trails with your family or friends. One of the most popular or my favorite is the 4 km intermediate trail which is even marked with reflective plates for evening walks with headlamp. Above all, take the time to stop at the belvedere. The view is superb! The starting point is at Parc de l’\u00eele Melvile, Secteur des chutes<\/a>. This activity is free and dogs on a leash are accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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La Mauricie National Park<\/a> also offers a good choice of snowshoe trails of various levels (8 easy, intermediate and difficult marked trails for a total of 54 km). You will be in the middle of the forest, and you will be able to enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the Saint-Maurice River or of the surrounding nature. Some trails even offer heated shelters to get those flushed cheeks warm. You don’t have any equipment? No problem, you can rent snowshoes, crampons, walking sticks and even a baby carrier on site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pssst! The Sentier national de la Mauricie<\/a> crosses the National Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We like: the Rivi\u00e8re-\u00e0-la-P\u00eache service centre, well equipped for a good time near the fireplace on the terrace or for its dining room where you can enjoy your picnic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the Sainte-Flore sector is hidden a little treasure that will give you access to 15 km of trails in a valley bordered by a stream. Perfect for an outing with family or friends, at the Vall\u00e9e Rocanigan<\/a> you can practice snowshoeing and end the day with a good hot chocolate in a heated yurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pssst! You can easily spend the day there by bringing your skates. There is a trail and a skating rink on the lake. There is also a slide and a kicksled trail. Fun guaranteed! Rental of snowshoes and kicksled on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Complete your outing by heading towards the Coeur villageois of Sainte-Flore<\/strong>. Warm up with a good coffee at the Caf\u00e9 Bucolique<\/a> or grab an aperitif at Z\u00e9l\u00e9<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are other very interesting suggestions for snowshoeing and enjoying our magical winter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n