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Cross-country skiing trails in the Recreational Forest

Cross-country skiing trails in the Recreational Forest

Val-d'Or, Vallée-de-l'Or

Less than 2 km from the city center, the trails of the cross-country ski club dominate the undergrowth of the Val-d'Or Recreational Forest. This unique environmental zone is dominated by sand hills sheltering an esker. The network is knitted tight and the many intersections allow you to change direction according to your mood or shortness of breath. With its breathtaking views of the surrounding reliefs, the site is loved by gliding enthusiasts.

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  • electrocardiogram Easy to Demanding
  • mountain 37 Km (Mixed)
  • calendar seasonal

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Piste éclairée

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 3.86 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Piste d'Entrée

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.29 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Piste 4a

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.23 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Piste 4b

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 1.22 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Piste 4int

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 1.35 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Piste 4exp

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 1.24 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Piste 5

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 5.51 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Piste 10

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 1.49 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Piste 10a

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 1.52 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Piste 11

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 1.59 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Piste 12

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 1.09 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Piste 13

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 12.44 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Piste 17

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 3.85 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Piste l'Esker

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 4.52 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

illuminated trail

  • electrocardiogram Easy to Moderate
  • mountain 3.86 km (Loop)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : From the reception infrastructure

Specification : Type de ski : classique et skating, double track

Interest : illuminated trail

Entry trail

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.29 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : reception infrastructure

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Trail 4a

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.23 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : Trail 13

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Interest : illuminated trail

Trail 4b

  • electrocardiogram Moderate
  • mountain 1.22 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : Tracks 4a and 13

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Interest : Track partially lit

Trail 4int

  • electrocardiogram Moderate
  • mountain 1.35 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Interest : illuminated trail

Trail 4exp

  • electrocardiogram Demanding
  • mountain 1.24 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : À partir de la piste 4a

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Liaison Champ-de-tir

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.20 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : From trail 13

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Interest : illuminated trail

Liaison Pistes 13 et 4b

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.60 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : From chemin du Champ-de-Tir to trail b

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Interest : illuminated trail

Trail 5

  • electrocardiogram Demanding
  • mountain 5.51 km (Loop)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : From trail 4b

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Trail 10

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 1.49 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : From trails 11 or 13

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Trail 10a

  • electrocardiogram Moderate
  • mountain 1.52 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : From tracks 10, 11 and 13

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Trail 11

  • electrocardiogram Moderate
  • mountain 1.59 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : From trail 13

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Trail 12

  • electrocardiogram Demanding
  • mountain 1.09 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : From trail 13

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Trail 13

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 12.44 km (Loop)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : From the entry trail

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Interest : Lighted track near the reception cottage

Trail 17

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 3.85 km (Loop)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : From trail 13

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Trail l'Esker

  • electrocardiogram Moderate
  • mountain 4.52 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access : From trail 13

Specification : Type of ski: Classic and skating, double track

Points of service and interest

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  • Reception et services Reception et services Chalet d'accueil du club de ski de fond 48°03'32.127"N
    77°47'36.589"O
  • Parking Parking Stationnement de la forêt récréative 48°3'29,171"N
    77°47'35,654"O
  • Refuge Refuge Refuge Le Sommet 48°03'02.3"N
    77°49'34.6"O
  • Refuge Refuge Refuge hot dog 48°02'20.9"N
    77°48'14.6"O
  • Refuge Refuge Refuge Le Carrefour 48°03'21.6"N
    77°48'22.2"O
  • Refuge Refuge Refuge 48°2'12,881"N
    77°49'50,027"O

Accessibility

Access Rights

   Required and payable | 
         Opening hours of the chalet: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 9 pm |        
         Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 7 pm.

  Pets are NOT allowed.

Directions to the starting point

In Val-d'Or, follow the road to the airport, 7th Street south. Turn right at the sign for the ski center. The welcome cottage is located just 5 minutes from downtown Val-d'Or.

Parking : free
Position : 48°3'29,171"N | 77°47'35,654"O

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Contact

Address : 179, chemin de la Forêt-Récréative | Val-D'or, Québec, J9P 0G5

T 1 819 824-1333, poste 4290
info@foretrecreative.com

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Specifications

Trail Conditions

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types of trails

  • Maintained slopes for classic and skating fans.
  • Double track for classic skiing with space for skating in the middle.
  • 4 km illuminated trail.
  • Hilly terrain.

Natural Environment

Geography

The esker is part of a vast glacial moraine (called the Inter-Lobaire Harricana Moraine) that crosses the landscape from the Témiscamingue region to James Bay in the north. Between the butts that form the "esker", there are often depressions or bowls called "kettles" formed by spreading sand around the ice blocks that melted on site. There are two spring lakes formed of "kettles" in the area of our trails, are the lake of the Barbus and the lake Clément.

Flora

Grey pine, the dominant tree in the entire Recreational Forest area, is the only species that grows well on sandy hills. There are also some beautiful stands of white birch and aspen poplar. Black spruce and balsam trees dominate in less drained areas.

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This sheet has been prepared from information provided by outdoor enthusiasts deemed sufficiently reliable and experienced. Errors or omissions are always possible and Tourisme Abitibi-Témiscamingue cannot accept responsibility for any problem or accident that may arise from this sheet or be attributed to its use. If you notice any errors or omissions during your expedition, we would be very grateful if you would let us know by email pleinair@atrat.org in order to keep our information up to date.