Sept-Chutes Regional Park — Attraction in Saint-Zénon

As a new customer, "intermediary" is NOT what you think it is. Be careful! Read this if you are a beginner to hiking.

My friends and I ended up trekking the entire 8km-12km course which got more dangerous as less support ropes were put at the top, lasting 6 hours for us to return to our car (we thought it would be 2-3 hours). We read on the site that 'even children could do it' which is an obvious lie but they don't even give you a hint of how much of the track is left, all you have is pink triangles nailed to trees as guidance. We ran out of water and food quickly, and it started to get dark. There is rarely any flat ground to get back your stamina as you go beyond the first lake.

Many people we saw turned back, but we were unaware of how hard it would be, so we continued, believing there was a 'cabin' at the top where we could get water (there isn't). The worker at the booth SHOULD be informing people of these things.

The maps aren't the best with explaining one's location either, and we nearly hiked right back to the peak instead of the exit.

Please be prepared if you plan to go the entire course, because it will be extremely difficult if hiking isn't a passion of yours. I suggest you stop at the first lake or a bit further if you are not trained for this sort of rigorous activity. You will be shaking and in pain by the end of it.

The sights were beautiful, but this lack of information soiled...

I took the Brossard Trail, (Pink) now, intermediate degree of difficulty is putting it mildly, you are climbing rock, roots and mud, I suggest they change it to difficult to reflect the reality of this tumultuous trail! You need to be very fit and ready to climb an extremely steep yet immensely rewarding mountain with the most breathtaking views that make the entite perilous journey worth it! Even on a cool day you will get hot, wear layers, do not bring a huge jug of water, you have to limit your weight as if you're going to space, bring your lunch and eat it at the top of the mountain overlooking the cliffs, a view to die for. The waterfalls are only at the start of the trail, as you climb it's just trees, roots and mud, you must buy very good hiking shoes, or else your ankles and toes will be in pain for days, like mine, I ended up buying the new Rossignol Skpr waterproof hiking boot to replace my Adidas ones, it's absolutely fantastic. There are some sunny parts but a hat is not necessary, there is a lot of tree cover. If you have strong endurance and have 3 to 4 hours to spare I highly recommend this...

Would you like to take a great hike, enjoy nature and not run into too many people? Parc régional des Sept-Chutes is definitely worth discovering.

This parc has one of the nicest views in the Matawinie region of Quebec.

If for some reason you arrive and no one is at the main entrance, simply put your entrance fee in an envelope and insert it into their money box.

Parc régional des Sept-Chutes is a great place to go and disconnect. Sitting by their waterfall, “Voile de la mariee” is extremely soothing. It is about 60 metres high (200 feet).

The trails, mountains and vegetation leave you feeling totally zen in nature.

The parks trails range from intermediate-easy to intermediate and vary between 2 to 6.7 km. The Mont Brassard trail is approximate 365 metres (1 200 feet) above the level of the road. During your hike you will come across some breathtaking red pines and black spruce trees. It’s a totally must see!

About 2 km away from the entrance, you will find beautiful Lac Remi. If you would like to enjoy it fully, you can rent kayaks and see it from one end...