Cross-country ski and snowshoe trails on the South Shore
Article updated on February 5, 2025
The South Shore offers numerous cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails. With a variety of routes ranging from easy paths to more technical tracks, there’s something for every style and skill level. The well-maintained trails offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy skiing or snowshoeing while taking in the region's stunning landscapes. Here are 5 trails accessible by public transit.
Beloeil Golf Club
In French only
The Beloeil Golf Club provides a free 3-km marked trail for beginners of traditional cross-country skiing. Snowshoeing is also permitted in the area.
Hikers can park in the golf course parking lot. Please note that no restrooms are available on-site.
Address: 425, rue des Chênes
Website (in French)
Parc des Grèves in Sorel-Tracy
The Parc des Grèves offers 4 cross-country ski trails of varying levels of difficulty, spanning a total of 21.6 km. Snowshoeing and fat biking are also available on the dedicated walking trails.
Visitors can also take advantage of free on-site parking as well as access to the chalet to warm up.
Address: 3100, chemin du Golf
Website (in French)
The Route Verte in Carignan
Credit: City of Carignan
A 4-km trail is machine-groomed after each snowfall along the Route Verte bike path.
Snowshoeing is also available next to the cross-country ski trail, on the multi-purpose path along the Chambly Canal, and on the marked trail at the northern tip of Île aux Lièvres.
Address: rue Gertrude, between Rue Lareau and rue Marie-Anne Est
Website (in French)
Gault Nature Reserve on Mont-Saint-Hilaire
When conditions permit, skiers can enjoy an 8-km network of narrow, winding, and mountainous trails.
Entry fees apply, and online reservations are mandatory.
Address: 422, chemin des Moulins, Mont-Saint-Hilaire
Website (in French)
Fernand-Seguin Ecological Centre in Châteauguay
Credit: Fernand-Seguin Ecological Centre
The Fernand-Seguin Ecological Centre features 9 km of free, well-maintained trails winding through multiple loops. This includes 5 km of ski-skating trails for avid skiers and Trail 1, an ideal choice for families teaching their kids the basics of cross-country skiing.
Address: 257, rue Fernand-Seguin, Châteauguay
Website
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