The Summit Challenge invites you to climb 12 peaks throughout the year and explore our 193 km signposted scenic route!
Located in the heart of the first International Dark Sky Reserve, Summit Drive invites you to discover breathtaking panoramas of impressive mountains, majestic lakes and a sky with thousands of stars.
The Summit Road is proud to announce the launch of the 2nd edition of the Summit Road Challenge, an outdoor challenge open to all aimed at promoting the magnificent peaks and walking trails of this signposted tourist route in the Eastern Townships.
Two challenges for all levels
This year, starting from June 2024, we offer two challenges to reach even more people!
• Family Challenge: Discover 3 walking trails per season, for a total of 12 throughout the year. This challenge is perfect for families who wish to explore beautiful trails in the municipalities crossed by the Summit Road.
• Adventure Challenge: Climb 3 peaks per season, for a total of 12 throughout the year. This challenge is designed for experienced hikers and outdoor enthusiasts looking for a more challenging experience.
Prizes to be won and a monthly photo contest
Each season, participants who have completed the Family Challenge or the Adventure Challenge will have a chance to win a prize. A grand draw will take place at the end of the year among all those who have completed the 12 peaks or the 12 walking trails.
Additionally, a monthly photo contest will be launched. Participants will need to share their best hiking photo when registering on the RDS website and share it on the event's Facebook page @defiroutedessommets. A prize will be awarded to the person with the best photo of the month!
4000 Hikes: A preferred partner
4000 Hikes is partnering for the 2nd consecutive year with the Summit Road Challenge to promote walking trails and peaks to discover throughout the year.
Join the Summit Road Challenge and discover the Eastern Townships!
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, the Summit Road Challenge will leave you in awe! Take on the challenge alone, with friends, or with family starting from June 1st, 2024, and register on the Summit Road website. All details are available at https://thesummitdrive.com
Get your hiking boots ready, set, go!
Pssst… We encourage participants to carpool as part of the challenge. To plan a ride, visit the platform https://togetzer.com and share your carpool offer on the Facebook page @defiroutedessommets.
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