Located at the foot of Mont-Sainte-Anne, Jean-Larose Fall is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Côte-de-Beaupré region, standing just seven meters shorter than Montmorency Falls. A brand new staircase has been built to reach the bottom of the waterfall and admire its cascade divided into three tiers. A breathtaking site for a picnic in the fresh air, a short family hike, or a cardio workout!
Free access from May 15 to November 30
Main Photo: Laval Poulin
After passing the traffic light at Mont-Sainte-Anne on Route 360, park in the parking lot on your right, just after the bridge. The Jean-Larose loop trail, of easy to intermediate difficulty, leads to a staircase of about 350 steps that borders the fall and provides access to spectacular viewpoints. The tiers are interspersed with rest stops to catch your breath on the way back up. You can also return via a fairly wide trail that climbs gently, making for a total loop of 4 km.
Photo: Québec Méga Trail
Rated as moderately difficult and recommended for experienced hikers, the renowned Mestachibo Trail connects the church of Saint-Ferréol-les-Neiges to Jean-Larose waterfall over a distance of 13.8 linear kilometers and includes a total elevation gain of 530 meters. Return transportation or a car at the end of the trail should be arranged. Following the course of the Sainte-Anne-du-Nord river for most of its route, the Mestachibo offers a rugged landscape and allows you to explore mature forest stands as well as rocky crests with magnificent viewpoints. A colorful and challenging sporting adventure! For more information: www.mestachibo.com