Unless you are in top form, my advice would be to start at the top by the Citadelle and work your waydown towards the Terrasse Dufferin, instead of theother way around. The stairs are very sturdy andspacious. The view of the St. Lawrence River isgreat . The sound of shoes on the wood gives a niceauditory ambiance. It is a lovely experience. And free.
Many steps but very easy climb with many rest stops. Good view over the river. It makes you realize what a strong fortress this was in the 1700's.
It is a nice walk, with a good view of the river. If you want to avoid climbing stairs, then you can start from the south end of Citadelle and go down towards the Dufferin Terrace.
St. Lawrence below, Citadelle above ... Spectacular views! Lots of stairs - travelled from Dufferin Terrace to the Plains of Abraham so uphill the whole way. Do it in reverse if you aren't a fan of stairs!
We found this walk after exploring the grounds of Citadel and the Plains. Numerous walkers and joggers seem to use this as a form of exercise. The 310 steps (we were going down!) run in front of the Citadel, along the St. Lawrence. Great views from here, and the walkway ends on Dufferin Terrace, the popular wide promenade along the edge of the Upper Town.
Beautiful path with breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River. This is a great place for a run! If you want full cardio start from the Dufferin Terrace in front of the Chateau for the 300+ steps, if full on cardio is not your thing start your journey from “les plaines d’Abraham”.
Group of stairs around the outside of the fort. A good walk, 330 steps. Enjoy. Walk the promenade to the park a return from the other side of the fort.
I am frightened to death of heights, but I did this climb and didn't regret it. If you don't mind a lot of stairs, you'll find some of the best views in Quebec on this walk. Even if you're afraid of heights like I am, it's still worth doing.
A quiet place, timeless ... Ideal for walking, jogging, reading or simply rest. The historic buildings of the fort, are the backdrop to walk.
This was one of the highlights of the trip for me. The walk starts by the Hotel Frontenac and first it is like an old fashioned promenade from the 1800s by the St Lawrence. Then there are many stairs to climb and you leave the city behind a bit and have a lovely nature walk. We walked all the way to the Citadel and then walked back through the city. It was a gorgeous day and the walk is fantastic exercise with great views. Very charming.