Boucle d'Orion
Parc national du Mont-Mégantic, Quebec, Canada
Loop trail in Parc national du Mont-Mégantic, Quebec, Canada. Cross-country skiing.
- Distance
- 6.5 mi (10.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,043 ft (318 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 5 min
- High point
- 2,654 ft (809 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
Along the way
- Hut: Antarès 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Hut: Altaïr 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Hut: Polaris 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge Petite-Ourse 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Shelter: Relais Orion 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping cyclistes ASTROLab 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Boucle d'Orion
How long is Boucle d'Orion?
Boucle d'Orion is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 5 min. It climbs 1,043 ft (318 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,654 ft (809 m).
How hard is Boucle d'Orion?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Boucle d'Orion?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Boucle d'Orion?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Boucle d'Orion shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Boucle d'Orion?
Best for Cross-country skiing.
Is this a good week for Boucle d'Orion?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Boucle d'Orion
- Boucle de Cassiopée Parc national du Mont-Mégantic · Easy · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Boucle des Pléiades Parc national du Mont-Mégantic · Moderate · 4.7 mi (7.5 km)
- Accès camping cycliste Astrolab Parc national du Mont-Mégantic · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Sentier du mont Mégantic Parc national du Mont-Mégantic · Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km)
- Sentier du Mont-Saint-Joseph Parc national du Mont-Mégantic · Hard · 4 mi (6.4 km)
- Trois Sommets Parc national du Mont-Mégantic · Expert · 10.1 mi (16.2 km)
- Parcour du Soleil Parc national du Mont-Mégantic · Moderate · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Sentier du Mont-Mégantic Parc national du Mont-Mégantic · Hard · 5.1 mi (8.3 km)
More hikes in Parc national du Mont-Mégantic
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap