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Route 362: Charlevoix, Charlevoix, Quebec
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Route 362: Charlevoix

Route du Fleuve · Baie-Saint-Paul → La Malbaie

Leisurely25 mi40 min3,500 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,300 ftOne way
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The drive

Route 362 is a two-lane scenic highway in Charlevoix that follows the St. Lawrence River, with vistas of the river and steep hills. This drive runs east from Baie-Saint-Paul through Les Éboulements and Saint-Irénée to La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic), 25.3 miles.

It takes about 40 minutes and climbs about 3,500 feet to a high point of 1,300 feet. The route is Leisurely with mostly gentle curves. Wikipedia notes that Route 138 is the more direct link between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, so this road is the scenic one.

Along the way

  1. Baie-Saint-Paul
  2. Les Éboulements
  3. Saint-Irénée
  4. La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic)
Elevation
3,500 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,300 ft
Baie-Saint-PaulLa Malbaie
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
Baie-Saint-PaulLa Malbaie
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Check Québec 511 for current roadwork.
  • Wikipedia notes steep hills along the river.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Québec 511.

Questions about this drive

How long does Route 362 in Charlevoix take?

Route 362 from Baie-Saint-Paul to La Malbaie (Pointe-au-Pic) is 25.3 miles and takes about 40 minutes.

Which towns are on Route 362?

Wikipedia lists Baie-Saint-Paul, Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, Les Éboulements, Saint-Irénée and La Malbaie.

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Map of Route 362: Charlevoix, from Baie-Saint-Paul to La Malbaie