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Forêt récréative Hiking Trails

Forêt récréative Hiking Trails

Val-d'Or, Vallée-de-l'Or

Less than 2 km from the city center, hiking trails reign on the undergrowth of the Val-d'Or Recreational Forest on the Harricana moraine. This unique environmental zone is dominated by sand hills sheltering an esker. These trails are quite rugged. The network is knitted tight and the many crossroads allow you to change direction according to your mood or your shortness of breath. With its breathtaking views of the surrounding reliefs, the site is loved by amateurs.

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  • mountain 18.3 Km (Loop)

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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 Abri 48°2'52.153''N
    77°47'59.098''O
  • Refuge Refuge Abri Forêt récréative - borne 16 48°2'20.791''N
    77°49'0.369''O
  • Refuge Refuge Abri Forêt récréative - borne 17 48°1'57.323''N
    77°48'3.411''O

Accessibility

Access Rights

   Free | Reception infrastructure.

  Pets are allowed.

The Recreational Forest is accessible to dogs for the spring, summer and fall seasons. 

At all times and for the well-being of all users: 

  • The owner must keep his dog on a leash (maximum length of 1.5 m); 
  • The owner must collect his dog’s droppings.

Directions to reach the Val-d'Or Recreational Forest

In Val-d'Or, take the path from the airport to the welcome cottage of the recreational forest which is located on the right.

Free outdoor parking.  Position: 77°47'35,654"O 48°3'29,171"N Address: 179, chemin de la Forêt-Récréative, Québec

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Contact

T 819-824-1333 post 4290 info@foretrecreative.com

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Specifications

Coating

  • Trails of stone dust shared with bikes.

Activities on site

  • Vélo-Parc Richelieu
  • Picking berries and mushrooms
  • Hebertism Trail
  • Health Station (outdoor training)
  • Paved trail Agnico-Eagle (2 km)

SERVICES

  • Rental equipment
  • Drinking troughs, toilets, changing rooms and showers
  • Rest areas including Rotary Place with outdoor fireplace
  • Recreational vehicle parking space
  • Car wash and bike repair station
  • Vending machines

Natural Environment

Geography

The Recreational Forest covers an area of 50.07 km2. 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 by

kettles" dans la région de nos sentiers, soient le lac des Barbus et le lac 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.