Stay : Winter getaway in the region of Quebec and Lanaudière
Here is a journey that evokes Quebec dream for many, with its vast snow expanses, its snowmobile chases, its virgin trails to discover on skis, on snowshoes or on sled, and then its magical arrival in Quebec, whose old city is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Summary of the stay
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7 days
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Detail of the stay : Winter getaway in the region of Quebec and Lanaudière - 7 days
Day 1: On the way to Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
Steps: Sainte-Catherine-De-La-Jacques-Cartier
Road to Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier and arrival at Station Touristique Duchesnay. Several activities are offered at the resort. Meals and overnight stay.
Day 2: Snowmobile excursion
Departure for a three-day snowmobile raid. An adventurous hike for those who want to learn about pure snowmobiling sensations. A discovery of picturesque decors on the borders of the Quebec forest and the privilege to be next to an exotic nature. On snowmobile, leave for Lake Saint-Joseph by taking the trails of the Portneuf region. Crossing from lake to lake. Lunch in a relay. The afternoon offers you the joys of the coureur de bois. The wooded and snowy paths lead to a magnificent rustic estate. Frozen lake, powdery snow, exhilarating landscapes. Arrival at the wooden log relay. Dinner, relaxation around a fire and overnight stay.
Day 3: Haute-Mauricie
Steps: La Tuque, Lac-Edouard
Breakfast. Departure towards Haute-Mauricie. You will cross a landscape of mountains by taking snowy and hilly trails. The panoramas offer an unparalleled winter beauty, worthy of the great spaces of Quebec. Lunch in La Tuque. Again, take trails through wilderness areas towards Lake Edward. Arrival at the outfitter located in a charming setting on the edge of a lake. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Returning to Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
Steps: Sainte-Catherine-De-La-Jacques-Cartier, Rivière-À-Pierre
Breakfast. Departure towards Portneuf via Rivière-à-Pierre. Virgin, large and sinuous slopes through the forests covered with a white mantle. Lunch in a relay. Continue the journey to Portneuf and Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier. Dinner and overnight at the hostel.
Day 5: Quebec and Saint-Michel-des-Saints
Steps: Saint-Michel-Des-Saints, Québec
Breakfast. Departure towards Quebec. Visit of the city, the cradle of French civilisation in North America. Lunch in Old Quebec and free time on site. Way to Saint-Michel-des-Saints in the Lanaudière region. Arrival at the inn located in a very picturesque site, in the heart of the forest and at the edge of a majestic lake. Dinner and overnight at the hostel.
Day 6: Sleigh ride in Saint-Michel-des-Saints
Breakfast. Day at the hostel with activities. Snowshoeing with a trapper on a trap line. Lunch at the inn. Dog sledding. You will not forget the enthusiasm of a crew of huskies or malamuts, their barking, their pride and their clan rules. Dinner and overnight at the hostel.
Day 7: Returning to Montreal
Steps: Saint-Michel-Des-Saints
You can take the time to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Saint-Michel-des-Saints in the morning, before heading back to Montreal (2h).
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