Hiking / Snowshoeing
At the heart of the Sutton Mountains lies a network of 50 km of marked trails that criss-cross a wide variety of natural environments and allow you to scale four peaks and reach four mountain lakes that offer breathtaking panoramic vistas. Take advantage of circuits ranging from two to 20 kilometres in length, with varying degrees of difficulty.
Informative panels about local plants and animals add an educational twist to your hike.
Some towns that take particular pride in their green spaces have created trails and nature centres that offer quiet spots perfect for a family picnic.
The hiking trails are open year-round. Whether you’re wearing hiking boots, cleats, or snowshoes, a good time awaits.
Legend
Easy: E
Intermediate: I
Advanced: A
Mountain trail network
The Passeport des Montagnes-Vertes gives you access to nearly 270 km of trails! The “passport” is valid for a year and allows you to use all of trail networks of the three partner organizations: the 15 km of the Singer sector (Mansonville) of the Réserve naturelle des Montagnes-Vertes, the 52 km of the PENS trails and the 200 km of the Sentiers de l’Estrie, regardless of where you enter.
Advantages
You automatically become a member of the three partner organizations for a year. In the cases of the Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton and Les Sentiers de l’Estrie, the passport gives you the chance to take part in the decision-making process of each of these corporations. You also benefit from the same advantages that these organizations offer their regular members such as savings at a number of participating outdoors boutiques and lodging facilities. For more on the benefits available, contact the Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton and Les Sentiers de l’Estrie directly.
Where to buy your passport? |
Cost |
On-line on the website of Réserve naturelle des Montagnes-Vertes Tourist offices of the region* |
$90 / person / year |
Soon, on-line on the website of Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton PENS Starting point Altitude 520 Starting point Altitude 400 (from Friday to Sunday) Tourist offices of the region*
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On-line on the website des Sentiers de l'Estrie Tourist offices of the region*
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List of the tourist offices in the Eastern Townships region:
BAT Sutton
BAT Dunham
BAT Bromont
BAT Granby
BIT Memphrémagog
BAT Potton
BAT Dudswell
BAT Val-Saint-François
BAT Lambton
Maison du tourisme des Cantons-de-l'Est
The day pass gives you access, for the day, to all participating trail networks: the Singer sector trails (Mansonville) of the réserve naturelle des Montagnes-Vertes (RNMV), the trails of the Parc d’Environnement naturel de Sutton (PENS), Les Sentiers de l’Estrie (SE), Au Diable Vert “Station de Montagne,” Arbre Sutton Tree Adventures and the Auberge des Appalaches
The day pass is only valid for the day it was purchased for and for the entry point where it was bought. The day pass allows the hiker to exit at any point, regardless of the organization from which they purchased their pass.
If you start your hiking … |
Buy your ticket… |
Cost |
Sector Singer of the Réserve naturelle des Montagnes-Vertes in Mansonville
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On-line on the website of Réserve naturelle des Montagnes-Vertes Tourist offices of the region* |
$5/pers/day |
Sector Sutton |
Soon, on-line on the website of Parc d’environnement naturel de Sutton PENS Starting point Altitude 520 Starting point Altitude 400 (from Friday to Sunday) Tourist offices of the region* |
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Sector of mont Écho Sector of chemin Missisquoi Sector of Passe de Bolton
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On-line on the website des Sentiers de l'Estrie Tourist offices of the region* |
List of the tourist offices in the Eastern Townships region:
BAT Sutton
BAT Dunham
BAT Bromont
BAT Granby
BIT Memphrémagog
BAT Potton
BAT Dudswell
BAT Val-Saint-François
BAT Lambton
Maison du tourisme des Cantons-de-l'Est
Hiking trails |
Difficulty level |
Length |
Leashed dogs allowed |
Features |
Sutton |
E |
Summer: 6 km Winter: 15 km |
Yes |
Accessible with strollers and sleigh
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Sutton |
E, I, A |
Summer: 14 km Winter: 14 km |
Yes |
300 degree panoramic view Guided tours |
Sutton |
E |
Winter: 6 km |
Yes |
Rustic camping |
Sutton |
E, I, A |
Summer: 50 km Winter: 50 km |
Yes, with limited access |
Guided tours Hut Camping platforms |
E, I, A |
Summer: 200 km Winter: 192 km |
Not permitted |
Through hikes |
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Réserve naturelle des Montagnes Vertes
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E, I, A |
Summer: 20 km |
Not permitted |
The largest private natural reserve in Québec |
Walking trails within town
Walking trails |
Difficulty level |
Length |
Access fee |
Leashed dogs allowed |
Features |
Bedford |
E |
2 km |
Free |
Yes |
Accessible with strollers and sleigh
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Bromont |
E-I |
0,5 km to 15 km |
Free |
yes (except to Domaine naturel du Lac Gale) |
Multipurpose network |
Cowansville |
E |
2 km |
Free |
Not permitted |
Swimming Canoe |
Farnham |
E |
2,4 km |
Free |
Not permitted |
Accessible Summer and Fall |
Frelighsburg
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E |
4 km |
Free |
Not permitted |
Follow the river |
Lac-Brome 3 walking trails Plage Douglass, Coldbrook de Knowlton and linear More information: 450 242-2870
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E |
6 km |
Free |
Not permitted |
Accessible with strollers and sleigh
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