06 – Québec / Charlevoix / Portneuf
General Information:
On the North Shore the region is composed of the Laurentians and the Canadian Shield, a region of ancient mountains. The terrain is undulating and is crossed principally by the Saint-Maurice River Valley. On the South Shore, the topography is relatively flat, composed of the Saint-Lawrence River Valley before joining, further to the south, the foothills of the Appalachians. A majority of the trails go through mixed-growth forest on the North Shore and cross plains on the South Shore.
Practical Information:
- Regional network:
Mauricie : 7 clubs (1,955 km of trails)
Centre-du-Québec : 9 clubs (1,269 km of trails) - Main trails:
35 and 65 at Victoriaville
5 at Bécancour
3 at Louiseville
63 at Trois-Rivières
63 & 83 in Haute-Mauricie
350, 355 et 360 on the North Shore
525 andt 532 on the South Shore - Accommodation accessible from the trail:
2, 500 rooms - Snow conditions:
On the North Shore of the Saint-Lawrence; from mid-December (sometimes earlier in the La Tuque region) to the end of March in the La Tuque region
On the South Shore: from the end of December to the begining of March.
Location:
Principal cities: On the north shore (Mauricie) :Trois-Rivières – Louiseville – Shawinigan – Grand-Mère – La Tuque. On the south shore (Centre-du-Québec) :Victoriaville – Drummondville – Bécancour – Nicolet – Plessisville
Attractions:
- Channel fishing at Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade (trail 351)
- Mauricie National Park and Saint-Maurice wildlife reserves (no access by snowmobile)
- Mastigouche wildlife reserve (trails 23 and 360)
- The outfitters of Clova, Parent and La Tuque (trail 83)
- The Atikamekw Reserve of Wemotaci (trail 83)
- Gouin Reservoir (trail 83)
- Saint-Maurice river (local trail M19)
- River Bulstrode overpass (trail 65)
- Lake William view (regional trail acces via trail 25)
From the region:
- Lanaudière to the west (trails 3, 63, 23, 360, 350 and 349)
- Abitibi to the northwest (trail 83)
- Québec City/Charlevoix to the east (trails 3, 23, 302 and 353)
- Lac-Saint-Jean to the northeast (trail 73 and 355)
On the South Shore :
- Montérégie to the west (trail 5)
- Cantons-de-l'Est to the south (trails 45, 521 and 525)
- Chaudière-Appalaches to the east (trails 5, 35, 65, 531, 533 and 538)
Links:
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399, rue Saint-Joseph Est Phone : 418 641-6654 |
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ASSOCIATION TOURISTIQUE RÉGIONALE DE CHARLEVOIX 495, boulevard de Comporté, Phone : 418 665-4454 / 1 800 667-2276 |
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Secure Hotels
| HOTEL ET PAVILLONS LE PETIT MANOIR DU CASINO, La Malbaie
1 800 618-2112 - 418 665-0000 Pavilion located on the snowmobile trail, direct access to the hotel section. Family restaurant with 200 seats, SPA and aquatic sites, billiards, gym, massage therapy, snowmobile/snowshoe rental on site. 2 secure snowmobile parking lots under camera surveillance. Neighbor to the Casino. Shuttle service between the hotel and the pavilions. Rates from : Single Occ. 173,00 $/pers. Package includes: 1 night stay, full à la carte breakfast, access to the SPA O'Quartz, access to the parking lot under camera surveillance. Book your experience |
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| FAIRMONT LE MANOIR RICHELIEU, La Malbaie
1 866 540-4464 - 418 665-3703 Charlevoix, the ideal playground for winter lovers: landscapes, abundant snow and 500 km of marked trails for snowmobiles! Incomparable, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu welcomes you to its naturally spectacular site with warm service and the most inspired cuisine. Rates from : Single Occ. 237,00 $/pers. Package includes: One night accommodation in a Fairmont Room, breakfast, heated interior parking for up to 2 snowmobiles per room, service included on breakfast, taxes extra. Book your experience |
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| HÔTEL BAIE-ST-PAUL, Baie-St-Paul
(800) 650-3683 - (418) 435-3683 The Baie-Saint-Paul Hotel, the perfect comfort stopover for your next stay! The hotel offers 62 spacious and comfortable rooms and the pathway leads you directly to our parking lot. Also, on the premises, you will find a restaurant, a relaxation center, parking and free wireless internet. Rates from : Single Occ. 134,00 $/pers. Package includes: One night accomadation, complete breakfast, free parking directly from the trail, heated garage ($), free wifi. |
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| MANOIR DU LAC SEPT-ILES, Saint-Raymond
(866) 337-8893 - (418) 337-8893 Access to the Manor via trails 23 and 73. Lakefront establishment with outdoor jacuzzi. Rates from : Single Occ. 140,00 $/pers. Package includes: 1 night lodging, 1 four-course dinner and 1 hearty breakfast (taxes and service not included). |
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| HÔTEL LE MUST, Saint-Marc-des-Carrières
(866) 468-6000 - (418) 268-6000 Night starting at $39.99 including a continental breakfast, high speed wireless internet and ample parking. Le Must hotel is strategically located near the TQ-3 and TQ-23 trails. Next to the hotel, there is a gas station, convenience store, grocery store and several restaurants that also do delivery. Pleased to welcome you! Rates from : Single Occ. 120,00 $/pers. Package includes: 1 night accommodation, 1 supper, I continental breakfast ans snacks, free parking, free high speed internet. |
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| HÔTEL QUÉBEC INN, Québec
(800) 657-5276 - (418) 872-9831 The Quebec Inn hotel is distinguished by its interior garden with an unparalleled natural flora. Its 135 newly renovated rooms offer comfort and modernity. The establishment has many facilities: indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, restaurant, bar, health and fitness center. Rates from : Single Occ. 151,00 $/pers. Package includes: Secure parking for your snowmobile; One dinner valued at $27 per person; One drink at the hotel bar during your stay (selection of Canadian beers, glass of house wine, soft drink); One breakfast valued at $13 per person. |
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| LA ROUE DORT, Saint-Raymond
514 663-1404 Entire house with heated garage for up to 8 people. Housekeeping included. Rates from : Single Occ. 210,00 $/pers. |
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| Hôtel Roquemont, Saint-Raymond
All roads lead to this lively resto-pub nestled in the heart of Portneuf. Enjoy mouth-watering recipes, choosing from a distinctive menu of creative signature dishes and products. Rates from : |