Cross-country ski and snowshoe trails on the South Shore
Article updated on November 4, 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
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Located a few minutes’ walk from a bus stop on line 200, the Beloeil Golf Club offers 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
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Parc des Grèves in Sorel-Tracy
Parc des Grèves offers four cross-country ski trails of varying levels of difficulty, spanning a total of 21.6 km. Get there on bus line 700.
Snowshoeing and fat biking are also available on the dedicated walking trails.
Visitors are welcome to visit the chalet to warm up.
Address: 3100 Chemin du Golf
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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.
Getting there is easy with on-demand transit.
Address: 422 Chemin des Moulins, Mont-Saint-Hilaire
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Fernand-Seguin Ecological Centre in Châteauguay
The Fernand-Seguin Ecological Centre features 9 km of free, machine-groomed trails winding through multiple loops. This includes Trail 1, an ideal choice for families teaching their kids the basics of cross-country skiing.
Bus line 1 stops a 12-minute walk from the ecological centre.
Address: 257 Rue Fernand-Seguin, Châteauguay
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