Clermont: Views, Heritage and Experiences

Clermont brings together views of the Charlevoix mountains, riverside scenery and regional history. From Montagne de la Croix, you can look out over the town of Clermont and the Rivière Malbaie valley; on clear days, the St. Lawrence River is also visible. When choosing a vacation rental in Clermont, you can consider whether views and heritage, waterside experiences or regional activities should be the focus of your stay.

Views and Heritage at Montagne de la Croix

The Site patrimonial de la Montagne de la Croix combines viewpoints with information panels on the history, heritage, culture and traditions of the people of this area. The panels also introduce the history of forestry in the Charlevoix region. This places the landscape and regional history alongside each other as distinct themes of a stay in Clermont: you can focus on views of the town and mountains or use the panels as a way to discover the stories of the region.

Montagne de la Croix was recognized as a Site patrimonial on March 11, 2013, and added to Québec’s cultural heritage register. This status is part of the site’s identity and complements its scenic appeal with a tangible connection to cultural heritage. If you are interested in both, this is an opportunity to include views and history together in your travel plans.

Riverside and Different Routes

Parcours des Berges Alexis le Trotteur is a 4 km linear park along the banks of the Rivière Malbaie in Clermont. Its riverside setting offers a different focus from the viewpoints at Montagne de la Croix: here, the banks of the Rivière Malbaie define the experience. If you want to choose between riverside scenery and views when planning your trip, Clermont offers two clearly distinct themes.

The Friche route begins and ends in Clermont at 1, rue de la Rivière, by Brasserie & Distillerie Menaud. Its surface is 50% gravel and 50% asphalt. The equal share of each surface type makes the route’s surface easy to understand at a glance, without implying any information about its length or duration.

Menaud and Regional Experiences

Menaud is a distillery and brewery in Clermont. It produces spirits and beer; tastings, consumption and purchases are available on site. Alongside the landscape and heritage, the production of regional beverages is another reason Clermont may interest visitors. If this aspect of the town interests you, you can plan a visit to Menaud as a separate focus alongside viewpoints and riverside scenery.

In the wider region, the Rivière Malbaie offers opportunities for anglers. Fly fishing is the only permitted type of fishing on the entire river. Salmon anglers can fish from the shore or from a canoe. Paths, tables and parking areas have been created near the water. The fly-fishing-only restriction and the options available to salmon anglers are important distinctions for anyone considering a fishing trip as part of their visit.

Close to the destination, Zec Lac-au-Sable offers hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and ATV riding. Access to its territory near Clermont is via well-maintained, easily accessible roads. This range of activities adds nearby offerings to the themes described in Clermont itself; when planning your vacation, you can decide whether to focus on the town and its culture or include these regional activities as well.

Discover More Places

You can also explore L'isle-Aux-Coudres, Notre-Dame-Des-Monts, Saint-Hilarion, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François and Baie-Saint-Paul.

For the overview of the wider region: Charlevoix.