Gaspésie National Park – Hiking Le Mont Albert

🏔️ Gaspésie National Park – Hiking Le Mont Albert 📍 Location: Gaspésie National Park, Quebec (Route 299) 📏 Distance: 14km roundtrip (11.6km main trail + 1.1km summit extension) ⏳ Duration: 5-7 hours (with breaks) 🌟 Difficulty: Moderate (steady incline, rocky sections) --- 🥾 Trail Highlights ✅ 360° Summit Views – See the Chic-Choc Mountains + Gulf of St. Lawrence. ✅ Alpine Meadows – Wildflowers + caribou sightings (if lucky!). ✅ Extension Option – Extra 1.1km along the ridge for panoramic vistas. --- 🐜 Know Before You Go ⚠️ Mosquito Apocalypse – Bug spray won’t cut it; wear long sleeves + head net. ⚠️ Weather Shifts Fast – Pack windproof layers (summit gusts are brutal). 🚗 Parking: At Mont-Albert Discovery Centre (arrive early, fills by 9AM). --- 📸 Best Photo Ops 📷 Summit Cairn – Classic “I made it!” shot over the Chic-Chocs. 📷 Alpine Zone – Golden hour light on dwarf birch trees. 📷 Trailhead Waterfall – Refreshing post-hike dip spot. --- 🔄 Alternative Routes Trail Distance Difficulty Why Choose It? Le Mont Albert Loop 17.3km Hard Full ridge traverse (best for peak baggers). Les Loups 8km Easy Family-friendly, moose sightings. Xalibu 10km Moderate Less crowded, waterfall finish. --- 🍽️ Post-Hike Fuel ✔ Microbrasserie Le Malbord – Local craft beer + poutine (in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts). ✔ Café des Artistes – Cozy spot in Cap-Chat for maple lattes. --- 🏆 Why This Hike? "Mont Albert serves Quebec’s best mountain views without the Rockies’ crowds. Just you, caribou tracks, and a sea of alpine fir." #GaspesieHiking #MontAlbert #ChicChocs #QuebecWilderness #HikeCanada