Mont du Lac des Cygnes

Mont du Lac des Cygnes is a prominent mountain in Quebec’s Grands-Jardins National Park, in the Jacques-Cartier Massif of the Laurentian chain. Rising about 980 metres above sea level, it overlooks the Rivière du Gouffre valley and stands out for the dramatic 660-metre drop to Lac des Cygnes below, from which it takes its name. A trail of 8.6 kilometres climbs roughly 480 metres to the summit, where broad views open over Lac des Cygnes, the Charlevoix impact structure, and the Saint Lawrence River. Known today chiefly for its panoramic hike, it has also hosted a fire lookout and occasional unusual gatherings, including a summit concert in 2007.

Quebec · Canada