BAIE-ST-PAUL AIR TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Thirty Minutes Above Charlevoix: Entre monts et jardins over Grands‑Jardins
A 30‑minute air excursion from Baie‑St‑Paul that soars over the Parc National des Grands‑Jardins, its many lakes, mountains and the Charlevoix crater—this guide distills what to expect and how to plan.
Thirty Minutes Above Charlevoix: Entre monts et jardins over Grands‑Jardins.
The 100 KM • Entre monts et jardins air tour lifts you out of Baie‑St‑Paul and into the raw topography of Charlevoix. In a compact, 30‑minute flight you cross jagged ridgelines, more than a hundred lakes and the wild interior of the Parc National des Grands‑Jardins, taking the pulse of a landscape shaped by water, elevation and the Charlevoix crater.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Parc National des Grands‑Jardins — lakes and peaks
The flight carries you over the Parc National des Grands‑Jardins, a 310 km² protected area peppered with more than 100 lakes and dramatic mountain terrain—an aerial portrait of Charlevoix’s rugged heart.
Charlevoix crater and the wider backcountry
Among the tour’s notable sights is the Charlevoix crater and the region’s backcountry, a geological setting that reads clearly from the air and helps explain the area’s varied relief.
Rivers, waterfalls and countless lakes
From above you’ll track the Rivière du Gouffre, spot a waterfall exceeding 12 metres, and take in the many glacial‑fed lakes that punctuate the landscape.
What the day feels like
What the 30‑minute flight feels like
This is a condensed, cinematic flight: in thirty minutes the route threads mountain passes, opens into lake‑strewn basins and reveals the sweep of Charlevoix’s cratered terrain. It’s designed as a direct immersion in the region’s wild scenery, with continuous landscape views rather than a sequence of stops on the ground.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this flight suits — and where to check suitability.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No special equipment is required for this flight.
The operator specifies that no equipment is necessary; dress for the weather at the departure point and for easy boarding.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Entre monts et jardins flight?
The flight duration is 30 minutes.
What primary sights will we see from the air?
The tour flies over the Parc National des Grands‑Jardins (310 km² with over 100 lakes), the Rivière du Gouffre, the Charlevoix crater, numerous lakes and a waterfall of more than 12 metres.
Is any special equipment required?
No special equipment is necessary for this flight.
Who operates the tour?
The excursion is operated by Héli‑Charlevoix.
What are the prices?
The advertised rates are $299 per person for up to 2 people, and $269.10 per person for 3 people; taxes are extra.
How large is the Parc National des Grands‑Jardins?
The park covers 310 km².