The International Appalachian Trail in Quebec covers more than 650 km of trails. It starts at Matapedia, then heads towards the Valley to Amqui before reaching the Matane wildlife reserve. It crosses the Parc de la Gaspésie including the Albert and Jacques-Cartier mountains, then descends towards Mont-Saint-Pierre where it follows the sea, from village to village, to Forillon National Park. Ranging from a rural setting in an agricultural setting to the steep cliffs of Forillon which overlook the sea, passing by the summits of the Chic-Chocset of the McGerrigle, the trail offers several possibilities for hiking. The trail is suitable for routes of varying duration (1 to 40 days) and difficulty (slight or steep drop).

Depending on the season, some sections can be covered from mid-May, but overall the trail is accessible from mid-June to the end of October. Services for hikers and members are offered along the trail in collaboration with our partners (transportation, accommodation, guide, supplies, information, topographic maps, books, etc.).

Access to the trail is free, but a daily access fee is required in the parks (de la Gaspésie and Forillon ).



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A delivery service is available through the IAT-QC for a cost of $45-55. The box must be sent at least two weeks in advance to

968 Av. du Phare Ouest, Matane, QC G4W 1V7

Tel : 418-560-4642


To cross the Matane Wildlife Reserve, three food drop boxes have been set up at the entrances to Les Pins (KM 458), the Lac Matane campground (KM 421) and the Petit-Sault campground (KM 382). It is possible to drop off your own supply boxes at these two locations. However, make sure to indicate the information as mentioned above and to put "Duck tape" or "Gorilla Tape" on each edge of the box and make sure to take the smallest box possible (think of the other hikers who need space in the supply box).

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A delivery service is available through the IAT-QC for a cost of $45-55. The box must be sent at least two weeks in advance to

968 Av. du Phare Ouest, Matane, QC G4W 1V7

Tel : 418-560-4642


To cross the Matane Wildlife Reserve, three food drop boxes have been set up at the entrances to Les Pins (KM 458), the Lac Matane campground (KM 421) and the Petit-Sault campground (KM 382). It is possible to drop off your own supply boxes at these two locations. However, make sure to indicate the information as mentioned above and to put "Duck tape" or "Gorilla Tape" on each edge of the box and make sure to take the smallest box possible (think of the other hikers who need space in the supply box).

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Un service de livraison est possible par l’entremise du SIA-QC pour un coût entre 45 et 55 dollars. La boîte doit être envoyée au minimum deux semaines à l’avance au:
968 Av. du Phare Ouest, Matane, QC G4W 1V7
Tel : 418-560-4642

Pour traverser de la réserve faunique de Matane, trois boîtes de dépôt de ravitaillement ont été aménagées aux entrées des Pins (KM 458), du Site de camping de Lac Matane (KM 421) et du Site de camping du Petit-Sault (KM 382). Il est possible de déposer soi-même ses boîtes de ravitaillements dans ces deux endroits. Assurez-vous cependant d'indiquer les informations tel que mentionné ci-haut et de mettre du ruban adhésif de style «Duck tape» ou «Gorilla Tape» sur chacune des arrêtes de la boîte en plus de vous assurer de prendre une boîte la plus petite possible (pensez aux autres randonneurs qui ont besoin d'espace dans le coffre de ravitaillement).

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