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Opasatica Snowshoeing Trails

Opasatica Snowshoeing Trails

Rouyn-Noranda (Montbeillard), Rouyn-Noranda

The Opasatica Snowshoeing Trails – also known as the “José Trails” – are nestled on a narrow strip of land between Baie Verte and Baie de l’Orignal on Lake Opasatica. As you walk along the ridgeline, you'll reach promontories offering breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding landscapes. Venturing into the forest, you’ll experience the simple pleasure of being present – with no screen between you and your thoughts.

Some sections skirt beautiful cliffs, adding to the trail's scenic appeal. The network features multiple access points and three parallel routes of varying difficulty. Choose your path based on your fitness level and how much time you have. The mountainous terrain and patchwork of forest ecosystems make this natural area ecologically rich and rewarding to explore.

Trail Marking : Paint and tape

  • Some good gradients sometimes on uneven terrain and rocky outcrops.
  • Presence of cliffs.
  • Several very secure observation points with safety ramps. 

  • electrocardiogram Easy to Demanding
  • mountain 12 Km (Mixed)
  • calendar seasonal

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Sections

Accès-Rue des amis 1

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.40 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Accès-Rue des amis 2

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.16 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Accès-Rue des amis 3

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.47 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Connexion 007

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.03 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Connexion 01

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.17 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Connexion 02

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.18 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Connexion 03

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.21 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Connexion 04

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.21 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Connexion 05

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.07 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Connexion 07

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.12 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Détour du point de vue 1

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.19 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Détour du point de vue 2

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.03 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Détour du point de vue 4

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.03 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Détour du point de vue 5

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.05 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Détour du point de vue 6

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.05 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Détour du point de vue 7

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.01 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Sentier-Bleu

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 1.46 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Sentier-Jaune

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 2.47 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Sentier-Pointe Jaune

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.35 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Sentier-Pointe rouge

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.99 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Sentier-Rouge

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 3.84 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Blue-Trail

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 1.46 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Yellow-Trail

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 2.47 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Yellow Point-Trail

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.35 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Red Point-Trail

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.99 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Red-Trail

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 3.84 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Detour from viewpoint 1

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.19 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access-Rue des amis 1

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.40 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access-Rue des amis 2

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.16 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Access-Rue des amis 3

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.47 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Connection 01

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.17 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Connection 02

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.18 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Connection 03

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.21 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Connection 04

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.21 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Connection 05

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.07 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Connection 07

  • electrocardiogram Easy
  • mountain 0.12 km (Linear)
  • elevation Elevation

Points of service and interest

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  • Parking Parking Stationnement des sentiers Opasatica 48°6'31,784"N
    79°17'54,745"O
  • Parking Parking Stationnement des sentiers Opasatica 48°7'16,14"N
    79°17'10,212"O
  • Parking Parking Stationnement des sentiers Opasatica 48°6'20,361"N
    79°18'22,525"O
  • Panorama Panorama Point de vue Opasaticap 48°6'44,208"N
    79°17'17,304"O
  • Rocky beach / swimming Rocky beach / swimming Plage de galet Opasatica 48°06'03.6"N
    79°18'37.8"O
  • Panorama Panorama Point de vue 48°6'59,532"N
    79°16'39,911"O
  • Panorama Panorama Point de vue Opasatica 48°6'59,236"N
    79°16'42,2"O
  • Panorama Panorama Point de vue OpasaticaP 48°7'5,501"N
    79°16'49,711"O
  • Panorama Panorama Point de vue Opasatica 48°6'15,808"N
    79°18'25,163"O
  • Panorama Panorama Point de vue 48°6'39,316"N
    79°17'30,303"O
  • Panorama Panorama Point de vue Opasatica 48°7'9,408"N
    79°16'55,308"O
  • Bench Bench Banc Opasatica 48°6'14,261"N
    79°18'23,367"O
  • Bench Bench Banc Opasatica 48°6'20,541"N
    79°18'8,856"O
  • Bench Bench Banc Opasatica 48°6'47,113"N
    79°17'3,505"O
  • Bench Bench Banc Opasatica 48°6'44,1"N
    79°17'7,08"O

Accessibility

Access Rights

Free, no reception infrastructure. 

Pets allowed.

Directions to the starting point

From Rouyn-Noranda, take Route 101 South towards Ville-Marie. Continue on Highway 101 South and 6.3 km after the fork of Highway 117 North which leads into Ontario, turn right onto Green Bay Road (be vigilant). The first parking lot is on your left after 1.6 km and the second at the end of rue des Amis, keeping left, 2.7 km further on. Parking: free, located at the east end of the trail on Green Bay Street.

Coordinates

Rue de la Baie-Verte, Rouyn-Noranda (Monbeillard) 

T.: 819 797-2985

Natural Environment

History

The lake was formed when glaciers melted about 20,000 years ago. It is located in the important traffic axis of the Abitibi River and the Ottawa River, which formed a real prehistoric highway. Archaeological excavations have revealed a 2,500 year old Aboriginal occupation.

Geography

Lake Opasatica, also called Long Lake, is one of the largest water bodies in the region with 48 kme area. The lake is 33 kilometres long and 6 kilometres wide. It is 60 metres deep. With 20% of its shore inhabited, it is one of the wildest lakes in the area. Its relief is a hilly plain with some hills. The altitude varies between 263 and 373 meters.

Flora

There is a particular vegetation for the area, made up of several species of trees such as very large pines, spruces, thujas and yellow birches and in several places, the path is covered with a beautiful carpet of moss. The territory is a projected biodiversity reserve currently on the BAPE table.

Toponymy

Of Algonquin origin, the name Opasatica*, listed since the beginning of the 20th century, would be formed from Obié or Opa, which means shrunken and Satika, translated as there are aspens. According to the sources, one gets lake surrounded by poplars, strait of poplars or lake closed by aspens.

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