Waterfront cottage with exceptional views

1.5 hours from Montreal and Quebec City, the Chalet de Grandes Piles offers cottage life with the sound of the river, spectacular views and a vacation atmosphere. Outdoor enthusiasts or vacationers looking for rest, you will be entitled to a spectacular sunset in summer and winter. Guests can enjoy the water in summer and the ice in winter. Enjoy the outdoors of the national trail, the magnificent mountains and cliffs behind the Chalet or the Parc de la Mauricie. The space This luxurious 3-storey home, including a large mezzanine, has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large kitchen with a large island and 2 living rooms. The chalet can comfortably accommodate 12 people. Outside, you will have a large gallery around the Chalet, a BBQ, an outdoor fire area, a children's play module, and lots of green space! For children: - have a single bed with small children's gate - a barrier is installed to protect the staircase from the ground floor to the lower ground floor - 2 high chairs are available - toys and books for young children - Children's movie on DVD (DVD player is available) - Playground in the courtyard with slide - Small house on the gallery - exterior gate on the gallery Important ⚠️ information about animals Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are not allowed in this accommodation. This exemption has been approved by Airbnb for the listing "Waterfront Cottage with Exceptional View". Thank you for your understanding and collaboration. Guest access Grandes Piles is located between Quebec City and Montreal, in the heart of Maurice. You can get there by car on Route 155. You can also access it by snowmobile in winter. Important ⚠️ information about animals No pets, including service dogs and emotional support animals, are allowed in this home. This exemption has been approved by Airbnb for the listing "Waterfront Cottage with Exceptional View". Thank you for your understanding and collaboration. Other things to note Activities and events in the area - La Mauricie Park - Hike to the national trail behind the Chalet - Outdoor Center: Rocanigan Valley (snowshoeing and hiking) - Snowmobiling paradise on the river On the banks of the Saint-Maurice River, where you can skate in winter and swim in summer, this body of water, navigable for nearly 200 km, offers a wide range of water activities in summer and a large snowmobile trail in winter. *If you have personal boats, the marina is 2 minutes from the chalet. *Rental of boats of all kinds is easily accessible at Maximum Locations.​ Trekking! - The national trail: the Père-Jacques-Butteux section of the national trail to Grandes-Piles. It overlooks the Saint-Maurice River and crosses several lakes, streams and small waterfalls, not to mention numerous loops and cliffs that offer a good challenge to hikers. - Rocanigan Valley – the snowshoe kingdom: Discover Rocanigan Valley in full action: the 16 loops on 12 km of marked snowshoe trails in the mountains, 3 km of snowshoeing trails, skating rink on the lake and a stop in a heated yurt where you will be served free hot chocolate. (snowshoe, crampon, snowshoe rental). The fabulous Mauricie National Park is located 27 km from the Chalet, and the park offers the following activities in winter: - Cross-country skiing: more than 80 km of trails within a protected natural area. The Mauricie National Park offers a marked and traced network allowing the practice of cross-country skiing in classic style and also in free style. Heated rest stops are available approximately every five kilometers. - Snowshoe trails: The Mauricie National Park offers eight marked trails in the heart of nature. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or expert, you'll find a trail to suit you. - Oversized tire bike (VPS) or "fat bike": Browse the proposed circuits. Snowmobiling: La Mauricie is known for its many marked snowmobiling trails. The Chalet is at the heart of these trails with direct access to the marked trail on the Saint-Maurice River. Snowmobiles for rent, with delivery to the chalet, can be found at Maximum Locations. 45 minutes from the Chalet, ice fishing in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, with its ice huts and poulamon fishing. ​Fatbike rental Want to try it? Rent your equipment at the Halte Café-Vélo in the Rivière-à-la-Pêche service pavilion. Graphineige: Seasoned snowshoers, take up the graphineige challenge by drawing an ephemeral work on a frozen lake. In February: Organized by Cyclo-Mauricie, Les Défis du Parc-Nordique du parc national de la Mauricie are friendly competitions where cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are in the spotlight. This four-day event features several timed activities in classic and freestyle cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and running. ​Le Domaine de la forêt perdue: Skating: Just 30 minutes from the Chalet, you can skate in the trails of a pine forest day and night, an activity that must be experienced. Under the watchful eye of our animal friends you will choose one trail or another, you will stop for a few minutes to give them feed and give them a hug.​ Festi-Volant at the end of January: Soaring above Saint-Maurice, majestic kites will once again animate the sky of Grandes-Piles this year. Winter family activities in an enchanting outdoor setting. The frozen river becomes the perfect playground for winter activities. Several activities start on Friday evening and continue until Sunday afternoon. These will keep you in suspense all weekend. The many flights of multicolored kites of all sizes that line the sky, the traction skiing enthusiasts who glide on the river and the paramotorists who fly. Welcome to the northern village, entertainment, giant "tube" slide and more! The Cité de l'Énergie: Just 20 km from the Chalet, the Cité de l'Énergie has a lot to offer. A full tour includes the science center, the historic area with the Prime Minister Jean Chrétien Museum, Canada in the World. You can take a guided tour of the city of Shawinigan, a cruise on the Saint-Maurice and climb into the unique observatory.​ Golf: It is possible to play golf on several courses near the Chalet: Golf de Grand-Mère – Golf de Ste-Flore – Golf le Mémorial – Golf St-Rémi In addition, you can travel to Trois-Rivières (30 minutes away) to discover the following courses: - Golf Ki-8-Eb - Golf Le Marthelinois - Golf du Moulin - Les Vieilles Forges Golf Course - Le Métabéroutin Golf Course Tree to tree: The Parc de l'Île Melville just across from the Cité de l'Énergie in Shawinigan invites you to experience the ultimate family activity: Tree to Tree. Four types of courses; the big course, the young adventurers course, the little squirrels as well as the big zip lines course. Three of the courses allow you to move through suspended bridges, walkways, nets, tarzan vines and zip lines totaling more than 100 aerial games. New: the big zip lines that transport you over more than half a kilometer of thrills, and the little squirrels so that toddlers can do like the big ones: 14 low-height workshops for fun in complete safety. Other activities on the site: boat rental, kayak, canoe, pedal boat, rabaska. SUMMER ACTIVITIES Water With direct access to the Saint-Maurice River, you will have access to one of the most beautiful rivers in Quebec. The river is navigable for nearly 100 km and is a real playground for water skiing, sailing, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, etc. In addition, you will have access to beautiful beaches minutes from the Chalet or you can swim in front of the chalet, through our private dock. Boats of all kinds can be rented at Maximum Locations. Mauricie National Park Mountain biking: Are you looking for thrills or a simple ride in the forest? Head to the Rivière-à-la-Pêche area to escape on the park's mountain biking trails. A 55 km network with rest stops awaits you in the heart of the forest. Want to try it? Rent a bike at the service pavilion. Road biking: For a hike in the heart of nature or high-level training, the Promenade road awaits you. During your journey, you will be dazzled by the many viewpoints and striking panoramas of the landscape. This winding road, punctuated by climbs and descents, is 63 km long. So, don't hesitate to stop at one of our picnic areas to recharge your batteries or simply cool off in the lake water. You can also participate in the Défis du Parc de la Mauricie de Shawinigan at the end of September. Hiking: Whether you choose a hike of less than an hour or a day trip, you will be dazzled by the beauty of the Laurentian landscape. In the natural setting of this protected area, you will walk towards breathtaking views, along bodies of water of rare beauty and come into contact with flora and fauna living to the rhythm of the seasons. Registration Details Quebec - Registration number 225002, expires: 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z