Discover Val-Des-Monts

Val-Des-Monts brings together a vast landscape and a range of cultural and farm-related themes. The municipality covers 480.77 square kilometres and is characterized largely by more than 125 lakes, agricultural land and forests, as well as numerous valleys and mountains. When looking for a hotel, you can consider which aspects you want to shape your stay: the landscape, a cultural trail, or insights into farming and ecosystems.

The landscape and size of the municipality

The area figure describes the size of the municipality; its more than 125 lakes are part of its landscape. There is also farmland and forest, along with numerous valleys and mountains. So lakes are not the only defining feature: the area brings together waterways and forests with cultivated land and varied scenery. If you want to make nature and the landscape the starting point for your trip, this mix offers a broad setting. The other destinations have more specific focuses—for example, art in a natural setting or insights into growing vegetables.

Ferme Caminoix: vegetables, workshops and winter trails

Ferme Caminoix, a certified organic micro-farm growing vegetables, invites visitors to discover fresh vegetables and eggs. The products available may vary by season. The farm also offers hands-on workshops and the opportunity to explore its gardens and fields. Visitors can learn more about soil, waterways and local ecosystems. This brings farming topics together with a closer look at natural relationships in the area. The workshop program may vary; if a workshop is important to your plans, take this into account when choosing your dates.

In winter, Ferme Caminoix has trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Access to these trails is seasonal. This focus differs from the workshops and exploring the gardens and fields: it is geared toward winter activities. The trails add outdoor exercise to the farm experience, without requiring you to treat it as the same kind of activity as vegetable growing or learning about ecosystems.

Art and nature at Parc Nakkertok

The nature-focused cultural trail is located along the multi-use trail in Parc Nakkertok and brings art and nature together. The works by 13 artists each include a unique piece featuring a daisy. The recurring motif provides a shared point of reference, while each artist contributes their own work to the trail. Here, the focus is not just on the landscape, but also on its connection to a clearly defined artistic theme. Individual artworks may change over time.

Arbraska Laflèche and uplå Park

Arbraska Laflèche is home to uplå Park, which features large nets and trampolines for visitors aged five and older. The age requirement is a specific point to keep in mind when planning a visit with people of different ages. Check the current offering before your visit, as the activity setup may change. This sets uplå Park apart from the other destinations mentioned: its focus is on nets and trampolines, while Parc Nakkertok brings art and nature together and Ferme Caminoix offers farming and winter activities.

Consider your travel interests when searching for hotels

The places mentioned offer different starting points for planning your trip to Val-Des-Monts. You can focus on the area's expansive landscape, the daisy motif in the cultural trail, or the activities at Ferme Caminoix. If you are particularly interested in workshops, winter trails or specific artworks, also take into account the time-related conditions mentioned for each.

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