Shuttle and observation tower
Ride a tracked shuttle to the top of Devil’s Mountain and then climb to the top of the Fire Guard Tower, the 21-meter-high observation tower. An incredible experience that must be put on the list of activities to do in winter! In addition to the experience of going up/down by shuttle, once at the top, there is a 360-degree view! A unique and immersive discovery of the Hautes-Laurentides and Laurentides region.
Departures:
From Wednesday to Sunday, three departures are scheduled on these days:
- 9:00 AM: Includes a 20-minute break at the summit – return by shuttle.
- 11:00 AM: Includes a one-hour break at the summit – option to dine at the Relais de la Montagne du Diable ($) – return by shuttle.
- 2:00 PM: Includes a 20-minute break at the summit – return by shuttle.
Departure guaranteed with a minimum of 8 participants.
Good to know
- The climb with shuttle, through the forest, lasts 45 minutes and the descent is the same length.
- Visitors have the option of skiing or snowshoeing without changing the price.
- The group that left at 11 a.m. has one hour at the summit. He will then be able to eat at the Relais de la Montagne du Diable ($).
- It is recommended to dress warmly, as conditions in the mountains can be changeable and colder at the mountain’s top.
- All departures are from the parking lot in the Village des Bâtisseurs sector (P2). Parking is free.
- Access to the tower obviously remains possible by snowshoeing or Nordic skiing: the round trip is approximately 15 km with an elevation gain of approximately 430 m. It is therefore recommended to leave early in the morning.
- Dogs are not allowed inside the shuttle.
- The shuttle will operate every winter, the start and end dates of the ascents will vary each year since they are dependent on the volume of snow cover. These dates will therefore be communicated at the start of winter via the newsletter, social networks and the Park website.
Price and reservation
The cost for a round trip is $55 (taxes included) per adult or child aged 5 and up.
Additional access fees apply – free for those 18 and under or for members with a valid membership card. Free until March 2025 if booked at least 24 hours in advance via Accès Nature, Tout le monde dehors!
Reservations can be made by email at info@parcmontagnedudiable.com or by telephone at 819-587-3882. In the event of weather conditions preventing a departure, it will be postponed to a later date.
Access to the summit
Access to the Garde-Feu tower is obviously still possible by snowshoeing or Nordic skiing: the round trip is approximately 15 km with an elevation gain of approximately 430 m. It is therefore recommended to leave early in the morning.
For snowshoeing access:
Starting point: Village des Bâtisseurs (P2)
- Level: Difficult
- Distance: 14.5 km (round trip / loop)
- Duration: 4–5 hours depending on conditions
- Elevation gain: 430 m
- Outbound trails: 3a1 – 2b – 2 – 1 – 5
- Return trails: 5 – 1 – 2 – 2b – 3a1
For skiing access:
Starting point: Village des Bâtisseurs (P2)
- Level: Difficult
- Distance: 14.2 km (round trip)
- Duration: 4–5 hours depending on conditions (round trip)
- Elevation gain: 430 m
- Outbound trails: 8a – 8b – C – A
- Return trails: A – A2 – A – B – 8a
It is also possible to take the shuttle to go up to the summit and go down by Nordic skiing or snowshoeing without benefiting from a price change.
Notes:
For snowmobiles and quads, consult https://www.coureurdesbois.ca/
