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Wife and l did that area last winter mid March. Last year was low snow accumulation but conditions were still good except at the south end by the end of the week which was March 17th. First week of March should be prime conditions most years. Jenn March Break 2023 - Mar 12 – 18, 2023.mov

Yes take the rough trail west from the groomed trail, when you get to the dam cross the road to the left and take the single track trail down the hill to the cave.

As the others have said still lots of scenic riding to do in the Gaspe. How many days do you plan to spend in the Gaspe. The past two years we’ve done a 6 day Gaspe/NB trip, spending 3 days in each.That makes a perfect trip. This year we are spending 5-6 days in the Gaspe then another 5 days in NB. Which area is the Caribou club in?

Great to see the pictures. How far can you go? Looking at the snow accumulation map can you get south to Sacre Coeur and Otis Nature to the north?

We were at the cave last winter. The trail that leads to the cave isn’t groomed anymore. Trail is still there and you can ride it, just whooped out bad. Read they were trying to discourage people from visiting the cave.

Closed permanently for short term rental. Not sure what goes on there for long term rentals. Unfortunate, we stayed there a few times over the years, was the best place for couples trips in the Mont Laurier area. There is some nice Airbnb in the Chute Saint Philippe area if you have 2 or 3 couples to share the cost.

In Baie Comeau the Le Manoir is a much better place to stay and eat vs the Travel Lodge.

Love the Red on the Lynx’s. Mark if a guy is riding 90% groomed trail is the Lynx a viable option or would a Renegade be a better option?

Everyone has there favourite areas of Quebec , here’s some of ours. 1. Gaspe Bay, I would say the most scenic region of Quebec. The loop shown on the map would be a 5-6 day trip. Every day is scenic riding . 2. Quebec City- Lac St Jean-Mont Valin also a great ride with lots of scenic areas. Loop l show here is trip my wife and l did last March. If you want more miles then include a loop around Lac St Jean, if going around the lake be sure to include riding trail 373 north of the lake.

Great job Gutz

Motel Nanook, Cap Chat. The end of a perfect day in the Gaspe.

Bruce, how many days do you want to ride?

Steven, have seen the odd picture where people have ridden their sleds right out to the rock. Have you ever been there when that is possible? Also do you know if Table du Roland is going to be open this winter?

Great idea Towing. Many will know where these pictures are from. This was a trip last February. Unfortunately they don’t groom the east -west trail that leads to the cave from the local trail that runs north and south. So have to ride a few km of ungroomed moguls. Was reading they are trying to discourage people from visiting the cave.

If going up to Lac St Jean would be good if you could include Trail 373 that runs north of the lake. Beautiful ride across there and can see the new bridge that opened last year. Otis Nature is a good place to stay on the east end near trail 373 if it worked into your loop.Last winter we stayed in the newer chalet, had 5 beds in the bottom floor then there is a seperate apartment on second floor, not sure how many beds.

Had to rework our trip after the Chic Choc being closed. Means we will run the north shore twice but l would rather do that than run the south shore. Just need LaCahe to pull through for me to make the plan work. Contacted LaCache via email, they are renovating 6 rooms. Not sure if this is part of the new construction or not? Taking names right now, confirming reservations sometime in the future. lf LaCache doesn’t work out then we would have to depart Copper, across north shore then down 595 to LaFrancis. 400 km, would be a long day if trails and weather aren’t perfect.

What a disappointment. I just finished booking our Gaspe trip a few days ago and the Chic Choc trail was part of our route. l can’t even picture any bridges of any significance across there. The interior trails helped to disperse some of the traffic doing the Gaspe. Going to make the perimeter loop busy. Bad for,the Copper Hotel also, Jack wasn’t very happy last winter, this sure won’t help.

Would be interesting to know the facts. Also be interesting to compare the funding models between Ontario and Quebec. Fortunately for all of us the Quebec model seems to work. Incredible the $$$ spend on infrastructure like the bridges build the last several years and other trail improvements.

I’m having a hard time understanding the dollars paid for right away? Is it implying the city of Sagueneay is donating $200,000 a year to the club so they will groom to the city to bring in the tourism dollars? I don’t like to criticize clubs because l don’t know the facts but we were through Mont Valin area twice last February and early March and the grooming wasn’t up to normal Quebec standards and the weather had been ideal for good trail conditions. I’m only guessing the club is likely short of help to operate groomers the amount of hours needed for a busy area.

I never complain about the cost of Quebec permit. The significant grooming capacity and constant investment in infrastructure like this projects makes us all fortunate to have these trails.

If it’s nice weather the day you ride from Mont Joli to Village Grand Nature when you get to the 595 take a run south down it for 15 miles to ride through the Chic Choc. One of the most scenic sections of the Gaspe. Then turn around and head back up to trail 5. From hotel Plante to Baie Blue will be a long haul if you have the wives with you. Especially if you plan on going to Perce Rock. LaFrancis Hotel in New Richmond would be a good spot if looking to shorten that day up some.

The NB map site has been available all summer. It just went down Wednesday night. I was in the middle of planning a week long NB trip. l just emailed the NB federation to see when it will be online again. Hopefully soon .

http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_09/IMG_7062.thumb.png.ce959dff7b5ca4c640d187b4f59c412b.png Route from Edmunston to Moose Valley to Campellton, NB http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_09/IMG_7072.thumb.jpeg.45c7ef6af21d34168d5b6bc9f42865b9.jpeg Bridge from Campellton NB to Pointe a la Croix QC Quality Inn in Campellton, Interprovincial Hotel on Quebec side http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2023_09/IMG_7108.thumb.jpeg.03010731915fb50aa4c52db2d1dbbbde.jpeg Grand Nature Choc Choc lodge that GS800 mentioned, near Cap Chat on the north shore.

Last two years we have done a 6 day New Brunswick/Gaspe tour. Here is one option for a route. Will see all of the most scenic parts of the Gaspe. Miss out on Perce Rock but l don’t find it the highlight of the trip. We were in the Gaspe last week of February this year and it was very busy. All hotels were full. Going again mid February this year and will book ahead. Rather not but not safe if requiring multiple rooms during prime season. Another route option in NB: we start in Edmunston, head north to Moose Valley then on to Campellton. That’s a nice one day ride. At Campellton you can take the shuttle (Mundle’s Towing ) to get across the bridge into Quebec. Was $50 a sled last year. On the map l’m showing not crossing at Campellton but taking the 587S trail up to Amqui. I really like that ride. Then take the orange trail down to NB which will hook up with the NB trail leading to Moose Valley, NB. 200 miles a day in the Gaspe is a full day, mid February the days are short. 200 miles is what we do on the guys trip. On couple trips we aim for 150-175 miles . Find with the wives there is a fine line between a great day vs turning it into a marathon. Steve

Sorry can’t help you out. Been to Moose Valley 4 times but always for lunch. Coming from RDL or when doing a NB trip we start from Edmunston so never works to spend a night there. l plan and book the lodging for our group trips. Like to stay at Lodges or Outfitters whenever possible but always frustrating when researching options for places with cabins because many of them never list the specific number of beds. Most the staff there speak good English if you need to call.