Establishment details
Exterior surface
- Surface type : lawn
Circulation aisle
- Slope(%) : 15
Interpretive panels
- Sign surface : lawn
Additional Information
The parking is made of compacted rock dust.
A short path, about 100 meters long, leads to the lookout point and the cross (the path is grassy and slopes downward). The slope of the path varies (10%–22%).
There is an entrance archway leading to the lookout point and the cross (archway width: 82 cm).
The picnic tables are set up on the lawn, and none of them have extensions at the ends.
Description
Located in Saint-Hilarion, at the highest point of Principale Street, the Halte de la Croix offers a panoramic view of the mountains, farm valleys, and surrounding landscapes. To get there, follow the main road from Carrier Street, pass the church on your right, and continue almost to the top. Before heading back down, after the last house, a steep little path on the left leads to the overlook. From the parking lot, a short trail then takes you to the cross, benches, and interpretive signs detailing the history of Saint-Hilarion and the formation of the landscape. The rest area is also an ideal spot to view the Charlevoix astrobleme, formed by an ancient meteorite impact.
100, chemin Principal, Saint-Hilarion, Québec
418 457-3463 /
municipalite@sainthilarion.ca