Overview
Mont de l'Ours is located in the National State Park of Grands-Jardins situated in the Laurentian range, 100km from Quebec City.
HISTORY
In 1895, Québec created Parc national des Laurentides, which included club territory. Thomas Fortin, a woodsman from the village of Saint-Urbain, was named the government's first official representative and was charged with tracing park boundaries.
In actual fact, "Parc des Laurentides" was more like a forest reserve than a true park, and eventually went on to become part of the network of Québec wildlife reserves that exists today.
In 1981, the Government of Québec established its first conservation park network and accorded the Grands-Jardins Park in Charlevoix this status.
In 1988, UNESCO embedded the Parc national des Grands-Jardins within the World Biosphere Reserve in Charlevoix, confirming its international position as a vital element in the conservation of the biodiversity of this exceptional site.
Two major forest fires have since devastated the Grands-Jardins forest, one in 1991 and another in 1999. Although these events initially appear to be dramatic, they are nevertheless beneficial for a number of animal species. Contrary to what most people would think, the post-fire ecosystem is dynamic, and this gives the Parc national des Grands-Jardins territory its special nature.
CLIMBING
First routes were set in the early 1970's and the major three cliffs were developed : Mont de l'Ours ( La Directe : II, 5.8 R ), Mont Gros Bras and the Dome.
MONT DE L'OURS
Routes on this cliff are among the classic routes in Quebec. High exposure, good rock quality, easy access and multi-pitch make this area a must for trad climbing.
Getting There
Drive East from Quebec City on 138 to 381, follow signs.
Red Tape
Please Register at the Poste d'acceuil Mont du Lac des Cygnes - IMAGES - Services All the services are there. Parking is Free, you pay 3,50$ person/day in the park.
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