Once you have selected your membership, you will be automatically redirected to fill out the health form.
Fill out the health formReady to break away from the classic Rocky Mountain hiking circuit? That's what we suggest with this itinerary of more challenging hikes on lesser-known trails in the interior of British Columbia. Two days of self-guided hiking, the majestic beauty of the Purcell Mountains, the wetlands of the Columbia Valley and Glacier and Kootenay National Parks: that's what awaits you on this trip.
Your guide Raphaëlle Gagné will accompany you on this journey, exploring some of the region's most beautiful and challenging hikes.
Registration details can be found in the "To know" tab.
The trip will be confirmed no later than two months before departure, on May 21.
Zoom info evening January 13, 6:30pm
HERE to register for the call and receive the recording the next day.
ACCOMMODATION - Comfort level 3/5 - Rustic with services
The first night is in a 3-star hotel in Calgary.
The other nights are spent camping or in dormitories.
MEALS
Varied meals cooked by your guide, with your help.
INCLUSIONS
EXCLUSIONS
Please note that the Adventurous and Daring member discount cannot be applied to travel events.
TO REGISTER
WHO THIS TRIP IS FOR
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrival in Calgary
Meet the group and your guide Raphaëlle.
Day 2 - Banff and Moraine Lake
Visit Banff village and first warm-up hike on the Consolation Lakes trail.
1.5 to 2h / 5.8 km / +135m
Set up camp for 2 nights at Lake Louise.
Day 3 - Lake Louise
The Mount Fairview trail, which offers the best views of Lake Louise and the nearby glaciers.
4.5 to 6h / 9.3 km / +955m
Free supper in the village
Day 4 - Yoho National Park
Hike the Hamilton Lake trail. From Emerald Lake to Hamilton Lake for a picnic by the lake, rewarding our efforts!
4.5 to 6h / 11.9 km / +832m
Set up camp for 3 nights in Revelstoke
Day 5 - Glacier National Park
Balu Pass trail through avalanche paths to alpine meadows in bear country.
4.5 to 6h / 11.4 km / +861m
Day 6 - Revelstoke
We climb Mount Revelstoke via the Eva Lake trail.
Supper at leisure in the village, return to camp to prepare expedition bags for the next two nights.
5 to 7 h / 14.2 km / +465m
Days 7 and 8 - Diana Lake
Beginning of a backcountry adventure in the heart of the Purcell mountain range.
Our accommodation is at the foot of Mount Judge. To get to the Lodge, we hike 5.7km along a trail bearing the impressive marks of an avalanche that occurred in 2017.
The next day, we set off on one of the most beautiful hikes of the trip, the 2752 m ascent of Mount Judge. The highest mountain in the region, it offers incredible views of Mount Assiniboine, the Beaverfoot Range and the Kootenay River valley.
Diana Lake Lodge trail: 3 to 4h / 8 km / +660m
The Judge trail: 5h / 7,6 km / +420m
Day 9 - Last hike before leaving the lodge
Spectacular hike on a section of the ridge at the northern end of the Pinnacle Valley.
Whitetail Pass trail: 2 to 3h / 3km / +400m
Lodge exit trail: 2h / 8km / +660m
Setting up camp in the Columbia Valley
Day 10 - Rest at Wetlands and refuel at Golden
A well-deserved day of rest. Morning exploring the village of Golden. In the afternoon, half-day canoeing in the Wetlands, a biodiversity hotspot.
Day 11 - A day of adventure with a twist
Head to Kootenay National Park to set up camp for the next two nights.
Free plan for the day, to be adapted according to the group's energy level.
Day 12 - Jumbo Pass
Jumbo Pass hike.
3.5 to 4.5h / 8 km / +712m
Day 13 - Floe Lake
This trail takes you to one of the highlights of the famous Rockwall long-distance hiking trail, Floe Lake.
7h / 21 km / +1110m
Accommodation in a youth hostel for this last night in the Rockies.
Day 14 - Return to Calgary - end of tour
Last morning in the mountains. Return to Calgary and free time according to flight schedule.
Effort - Sustained - 5 to 9h walking per day
Would you like to learn a sport, take a training course with us to sharpen your skills and meet women who are passionate about the outdoors? Be part of the Les Chèvres de Montagne community!
(The basis for access to events)
15.00 / year
(Recommended to save on events)
65.00 / year
(25% to 50% discount at our partners)
200.00 / year
Basic membership package
15.00 / YEAR
Become curious
For all those who wish to have discounts on events.
65.00 / YEAR
Become adventurousTo access great discounts from our partners and on events.
200.00 / YEAR
Become daring
Would you like to learn a sport, take a course with us to sharpen your skills and meet women passionate about the outdoors? This is where it starts!
Once you have selected your membership, you will be automatically redirected to fill out the health form.
(The basis for access to events)
15.00 / year
(Recommended to save on events)
65.00 / year
(25% to 50% discount at our partners)
200.00 / year
Basic membership package
15.00 / YEAR
Become curiousFor all those who wish to have discounts on events.
65.00 / YEAR
Become adventurousTo access great discounts from our partners and on events.
200.00 / YEAR
Become daring
