Acropole des Draveurs — Attraction in Mont-Élie

Absolutely stunning hike. Viewpoint 1 was beautiful but it is worth it to go to all 3. Trail was very well maintained. Come prepared with good shoes, hiking poles and lots of food/water. First km is very vertical and challenging, although first 3 kms are all steep. We parked at the Felix Savard visitors centre and a shuttle bus brings you into the park. Book your day pass online in advance, and arrive early to the park to ensure you get on. Heavily trafficked, but slower hikers did a good job of staying to the right. VERY COLD at the top (it was 15 degrees at the base and -5 with windchill at the top in mid-july). Bring...

Amazing hiking, amazing view, it is definitely more beautiful than in photos ! Use hiking poles, specially on the way down. We prepared well for this hiking, with the right gear, shoes, poles, food, water, but it was not as hard as I thought it would be, it was actually not that challenging...the trails are well kept...so it was more of an intermediate hike for me...kids were doing it too...however, some of the people on our group of 10 found it a bit harder on the way down, specially for those with knee problems...take your time, leave early and you will be ok. Not...

Maybe this is different in another time, this is what I found today October, 10. The road along the park is closed for private vehicles. You have to park at the Visitor Center, pay the Park fee $9.25/adult, get into a bus to the trailhead. No departures allowed from trailhead after 12pm. Once in the trailhead you have to climb hundreds of stairs and share the trail with dozens and dozens of people .. a couple of overlooks before km1, after that no views until Summit1. Beautiful views and cold up...