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Sainte-Adèle trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, Winter Fat Biking, Gravel Biking, Skiing, Adaptive Biking and Backcountry Skiing. Popular destinations include Parc du Mont Loup-Garou, Sentiers du Lac Quévillon and Ski Chantecler.
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- Mountain Bike
144 trails
- E-Bike
79 trails
- Gravel Bike
14 trails
- Adaptive Bike
11 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
38 trails
- Hike
152 trails
- Trail Running
151 trails
- Snowshoe
57 trails
- Downhill Ski
14 trails
- Backcountry Ski
6 trails
- Nordic Ski
49 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 5, 2026
Backcountry Ski Stats
- Global Ranking
- #323
- State Ranking
- #9
- Trails (view details)
- 6
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 144
- Trails E-Bike
- 79
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 14
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 11
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 38
- Trails Hike
- 152
- Trails Trail Running
- 151
- Trails Snowshoe
- 57
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 14
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 6
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 49
- Lifts
- 10
- Total Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 4 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,329 ft
- Total Vertical
- 472 ft
- Reports
- 3
- Photos
- 1
- Completed Counter
- 10
Sub Regions
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Parc du Mont Loup-Garou
- 5
- 8
- 8
- 1
Popular Sainte-Adèle Backcountry Skiing Trails
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 3,747 ft • 123 ft • • skibc
Less popular blue difficulty ski run (off-piste). This backcountry ski primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 4,304 ft • 97 ft • • skixc
Black diamond difficulty singletrack. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 586 ft • • skixc
Black diamond difficulty singletrack. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 223 ft • • skibc
Black diamond difficulty singletrack. This backcountry ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 6 miles • 734 ft • • skixc
Black diamond difficulty ski run (off-piste). This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 0 ft • 0 ft • • skixc
Blue difficulty ski run (off-piste). This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
Photos of Sainte-Adèle
Videos of Sainte-Adèle
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Cambridge | Apr 24, 2021 @ 1:00pm Apr 24, 2021 | Dry | drdon15 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samia2HWQI7 | add | report | activity #100785648 | Aug 5, 2026 @ 5:18am Aug 5, 2026 |
| michaelxwilliams1266 | wishlist | region | activity #100564662 | Aug 2, 2026 @ 5:20am Aug 2, 2026 |
| BullBearBCFur | wishlist | region | activity #99584705 | Jul 19, 2026 @ 7:44pm Jul 19, 2026 |
| MarcAndr2qAoAQ | wishlist | region | activity #97538853 | Jun 21, 2026 @ 7:34pm Jun 21, 2026 |
| Lorddaviss | wishlist | region | activity #97228046 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 7:55pm Jun 17, 2026 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 144 | 85 miles | 23,609 ft | 34 miles | 1,096 ft | #482 | #7 | 271 | 1,248 | 7 | 27,702 | |
| E-Bike | 79 | 45 miles | 7,513 ft | 19 miles | 1,096 ft | #2,619 | #24 | 3 | 1,180 | 3 | 1,220 | |
| Gravel Bike | 14 | 7 miles | 3,481 ft | 4 miles | 974 ft | #2,332 | #28 | 13 | 1 | 344 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 11 | 3 miles | 2,703 ft | 1 mile | 466 ft | #2,635 | #27 | 1 | 20 | 5 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 38 | 37 miles | 5,840 ft | 17 miles | 1,096 ft | #170 | #6 | 1 | 619 | 3 | 283 | |
| Hike | 152 | 85 miles | 22,172 ft | 32 miles | 1,096 ft | #1,180 | #8 | 32 | 1,211 | 9 | 1,396 | |
| Trail Running | 151 | 85 miles | 22,172 ft | 32 miles | 1,096 ft | #1,601 | #7 | 1,211 | 4 | 2,137 | ||
| Snowshoe | 57 | 35 miles | 5,000 ft | 14 miles | 1,053 ft | #42 | #1 | 10 | 8 | 257 | ||
| Downhill Ski | 14 | 4 miles | 3,812 ft | 4 miles | 545 ft | #409 | #8 | 1 | 453 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 6 | 12 miles | 1,329 ft | 4 miles | 472 ft | #323 | #9 | 1 | 3 | 430 | ||
| Nordic Ski | 49 | 97 miles | 10,190 ft | 34 miles | 1,053 ft | #100 | #2 | 5 | 1,462 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ski in Sainte-Adèle?
Sainte-Adèle has 9 areas to explore for backcountry skiing. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated backcountry skiing trails in Sainte-Adèle?
The highest rated backcountry skiing trails in Sainte-Adèle are:
- Jack-Gauthier (0/5)
- Western (0/5)
- Oxford Cambridge (0/5)
- Fleur-de-Lys (0/5)
- DONALDA (0/5)
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Where can I park to ski in Sainte-Adèle?
There are 7 parking locations listed in Sainte-Adèle. The most popular parking spots are:
- Stationnement P1 - Parc du Mont Loup-Garou
- Stationnement P3 Ski de fond et vélo de montagne
- Parking Freeride 40/80
- Parking
- Stationnement
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What is the longest trail in Sainte-Adèle?
The longest trail in Sainte-Adèle is Fleur-de-Lys at 6.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sainte-Adèle?
The best hiking trails in Sainte-Adèle are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sainte-Adèle?
The best trail running trails in Sainte-Adèle are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Sainte-Adèle?
Sainte-Adèle has a total of 237 trails. Of those, 6 are designated for backcountry skiing. Browse top backcountry skiing trails in Sainte-Adèle to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sainte-Adèle?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sainte-Adèle is Fleur-de-Lys with 734 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sainte-Adèle?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Sainte-Adèle is Jack-Gauthier with 485 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Sainte-Adèle?
Sainte-Adèle supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest backcountry skiing trails in Sainte-Adèle?
The steepest backcountry skiing trail in Sainte-Adèle is Oxford Cambridge with an average grade of 2.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Sainte-Adèle?
Yes, there are 6 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Sainte-Adèle. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What is the highest summit in Sainte-Adèle?
The highest summit in Sainte-Adèle is Colline Beauvais at 1,706 ft elevation.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Sainte-Adèle?
Yes, there are 10 accessible/adaptive trails in Sainte-Adèle. View all adaptive trails in Sainte-Adèle for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Sainte-Adèle?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Sainte-Adèle directory. Browse the local directory for details.
Activities
- Sainte-Adèle Mountain Biking Trails
- Sainte-Adèle E-Biking Trails
- Sainte-Adèle Gravel Biking Trails
- Sainte-Adèle Adaptive Biking Trails
- Sainte-Adèle Winter Fat Biking Trails
- Sainte-Adèle Hiking Trails
- Sainte-Adèle Trail Running Trails
- Sainte-Adèle Snowshoeing Trails
- Sainte-Adèle Skiing Trails
- Sainte-Adèle Backcountry Skiing Trails
- Sainte-Adèle Nordic Skiing Trails
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