Located in Ferme-Neuve (Upper Laurentians), 2.5 hours from Montreal and Ottawa-Gatineau, 3.5 hours from Val-d’Or in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, the wilderness of Montagne du Diable Reginal Park is home to Mount Sir-Wilfrid, the second-highest summit in the Laurentians after Mount Tremblant, with an altitude of 783 m and an elevation gain of 550 m.
The park is also located near Baskatong Reservoir, which, at 413.5 km2, is a veritable inland sea. The park’s wilderness is perfect for outdoor activities all year round. It borders Baskatong Reservoir, which, at 413.5 sq. km, is a veritable inland sea. It is also home to several lakes and waterfalls, such as the famous 55-metre Windigo falls. It’s one of the main reasons to visit the Upper Laurentians.
ACTIVITIES
- 80 km of hiking and snowshoeing trails
- 56 km of Nordic cross-country ski trails
- 42 km of classic cross-country and skate-skiing trails
- 25 km of mountain bike trails (enduro and cross-country - 3 zones - launch pad - easy and double black diamond)
- Interpretation tour
- Outdoor obstacle course and module
- Observation tower (21 metres tall)
SERVICES
- 2 reception and booking offices open year-round
- Luggage transport in Winter
- Airport Shuttle ($)
- Equipment rental: snowshoes, spikes, trekking poles, classic cross-country skis, skate skis,Nordic skis, Hok skis, mountain bikes, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, equipment for theshelters, etc.).
ACCOMMODATION
- Village des bâtisseurs: 2 cottages on stilts, 6 nature cabins (three with services and full bathroom) only a few minutes from the Village des bâtisseurs reception building and parking P2, 8 rustic campsites.
- Mountain Sector: 3 mountain log cabins, (no water or electricity - capacity 10 people/cabin),4 mountain log shelters for your day trips, available for nightly rentals (no water or electricity - capacity of 4 to 7 people/shelter), 4 mountain rustic campsites with platform.
- Windigo Lake and Falls Sector: 6 tiny houses with services and full bathroom, 10 rusticcampsites on the Windigo Peninsula, 20 campsites with two services only steps from thesandy shores of Windigo Lake, and 2 lean-tos. The accommodations are near the Desjardins reception building and parking P3.