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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.
 

north shore above the river heading on 3 towards forestville has a lot of trails off 3 and conditions there are good...same story heading all the way to sept ille...certainly isn't going to be a deal where you will find all the fancy places like universal hotel...but with a GPS and a realization that it will be more adventure and discovery...especially since most have never been up that far...it's great riding and exciting...AND WAY BETTER THAN SITTING HOME GIVING UP ON THE SEASON...the temps look like they are cooperating...if we can get a storm...it will be excellent in the north country

This isn’t how we would normally do the Gaspe but with the Chic Choc trail closed it’s hard to include the interior trails.
Suggestion:
1. Fort Kent to Edmunston then north up to Moose Valley, NB. West of Moose Valley trail connects with QC trail up to Rimouski. 
2. When depart Rimouski and head east when get to trail 595 want to go south for 12-15 miles, takes you into the Chic Choc mountains, one of the most scenic parts of the Gaspe. Then turn around and ride back north to trail 5 continue east. Guessing friend stayed at Grande Nature Chic Choc lodge, near Cap Chat.
3. Cap Chat east to Rivière du Renard, Motel Caribou. At Mont Saint Pierre because to go to the look out east of the village.
4. Rivière Du Renard south to Perce Rock. Or can skip the Rock, cut across the orange trail to the 597. The 597 from there south is a Piston Alley type run, relatively flat and straight for several miles. So whatever type of trail you prefer. If weather is good could likely make it across the south shore to New Richmond, hotel Francis. Also like the Auberge Marchand at Maria, just west of New Richmond.
5. From Campelton head south down trail 22 to Island Lake lodge for gas. Then south through the Christmas Mountains like Viper suggested. Stop in to Serpentine Lodge for gas and food. Then south working your way to Houton. 
The Hartland bridge Viper mentioned isn’t very far north from Houton. Worth seeing if you have time. 
 
Most of NB is faster riding compared to the Gaspe. Most fuel stops in NB are at the lodges, most only take cash and gas won’t be cheap. 
The combination of rid g the Gaspe and NB makes a great trip.

If you have to take the ferry twice that sure burns up a lot of time. Know a few people that have been to Mont Valin recently. Reports are lots of snow and lots of people. They can’t keep up with the grooming for the amount of traffic that is there. Half of Ontario is going to Mont Valin because of no snow in Ontario.
How many days of riding you plan? Between RDL and spend a couple days in Northern New Brunswick could make a great trip.

Thanks for the update Andy. Just the past couple days starting to see some Gaspe pics and reports and things look positive. 
Does that reroute take you up Mont Lyall? 

No on the Mont Lyall as it interecepts south of the Mont and Eastmark that sounds like the 587 in the Redemption area.

In Baie Comeau the Hotel Le Manoir is way better place than the Travel Lodge.
We also stayed at the Comfort Inn in Sept- lies. There is a Quality Inn there also but you have to cross over busy 4 lane highway to get to it. Also hear some people stay at the Hotel Le Voyageur in Sept -iles

Yes, Sept Iles.  Thanks Iceman.
Too much Baileys in my coffee this morning!
 

I think that is Sept Isles you are describing. No?

Had to Google that.
First Nations Expedition partners with Airmedic in the second year
Friday, January 26, 2024
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After the major victory of the 1st edition of the First Nations Expedition, 60 indigenous and non-indigenous snowmobilers will hit the trails once again under reconciliation theme. The First Nations Expedition, for a second successive year, can count on Airmedic to be the prime event partner and guarantee about the safety of all participants.

Besides being motivated by ideologies of reconciliation, Airmedic shares the four great standards in terms of respect, fraternity, courage and solidarity for which the 60 snowmobilers will push their bounds in strong climatic conditions says the Chief Executive Officer of Airmedic, Sophie Larochelle.

Keeping in mind that 65% of their operations in Quebec cater to members of the First Nations, it’s at the heart of their principal values to fund the Expedition, she adds.

The 2nd edition of the First Nations Expedition from January 27th to February 10th 2024, will experience 60 snowmobilers traverse 3,250 kilometers, taking a break in 16 towns and communities. Following the participants from Pessamit to Wendake, a helicopter organized exclusively for medical transport, like a flight paramedic and a nurse will be all prepared for an emergency evacuation in the event, day or night. It is crucial for them to have Airmedic by their side.
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Had to Google that.
First Nations Expedition partners with Airmedic in the second year
Friday, January 26, 2024
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photo credit by Airmedic
After the major victory of the 1st edition of the First Nations Expedition, 60 indigenous and non-indigenous snowmobilers will hit the trails once again under reconciliation theme. The First Nations Expedition, for a second successive year, can count on Airmedic to be the prime event partner and guarantee about the safety of all participants.

Besides being motivated by ideologies of reconciliation, Airmedic shares the four great standards in terms of respect, fraternity, courage and solidarity for which the 60 snowmobilers will push their bounds in strong climatic conditions says the Chief Executive Officer of Airmedic, Sophie Larochelle.

Keeping in mind that 65% of their operations in Quebec cater to members of the First Nations, it’s at the heart of their principal values to fund the Expedition, she adds.

The 2nd edition of the First Nations Expedition from January 27th to February 10th 2024, will experience 60 snowmobilers traverse 3,250 kilometers, taking a break in 16 towns and communities. Following the participants from Pessamit to Wendake, a helicopter organized exclusively for medical transport, like a flight paramedic and a nurse will be all prepared for an emergency evacuation in the event, day or night. It is crucial for them to have Airmedic by their side.
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Doing a great job gathering and sharing intel Iceman. Big help for the rest of us early in the season. Thanks.

Not sure if they have official hours, they are a fair size towing company so imagine they are use to 24/7. The 4 times we have used them was always 8:00 in the morning.
Depending on how many in your group if they have 4 sleds either on the tilt bed or the big trailer they are making $200 in 45 minutes so l imagine they are fairly accommodating. Drivers and dispatch we dealt with spoke good English.
There is a time zone difference between NB and QC. NB is Atlantic time, QC is Eastern Standard time. 
NB 8:00 AM would be 7:00 AM Quebec.
The Interprovincial Hotel has a good restaurant that’s open 7 days a week.
The past two years the restaurant at the Quality Inn in Campelton wasn’t open on Sunday nights. That’s another thing to check when booking rooms, website may say has a restaurant but with the staff shortage some aren’t open 7 days a week, especially early in the week.

My thoughts on Perce 
Travel the TQ5 past the Perce trail, if it is groomed go in for sure, it is just a step.  If it is not groomed it will take longer for sure.  What are you missing if you do not go in......a picture sitting on your sled in front of one of the most iconic viewscapes in all of Quebec.  If pictures are not important, no loss, otherwise unless you plan on another trip you will never be any closer.
 

Doing a great job gathering and sharing intel Iceman. Big help for the rest of us early in the season. Thanks.

Doing a great job gathering and sharing intel Iceman. Big help for the rest of us early in the season. Thanks.

Doing a great job gathering and sharing intel Iceman. Big help for the rest of us early in the season. Thanks.

Doing a great job gathering and sharing intel Iceman. Big help for the rest of us early in the season. Thanks.

Doing a great job gathering and sharing intel Iceman. Big help for the rest of us early in the season. Thanks.

Doing a great job gathering and sharing intel Iceman. Big help for the rest of us early in the season. Thanks.

Doing a great job gathering and sharing intel Iceman. Big help for the rest of us early in the season. Thanks.

Doing a great job gathering and sharing intel Iceman. Big help for the rest of us early in the season. Thanks.

Perce Rock is always a crap shoot.  It is not groomed like the main trail.  And it is about ten miles in one way.  The south shore is very easy to make good time on.

Some that are open may close very early in the evening especially in the early part of the week. When you ask if the restaurant is open also ask the hours. 

Thats a great itinerary Fuse 6. Big day mileages but sounds like thats what the guys are into. Personally I'd take more time the day up on the top side crossing the mountains as it is the most scenic.                                                                                                                         I would agree with bypassing Perce Rock. If you've never seen it I guess its OK but in my opinion its a long way in and out to see a rock with a hole in it and depending on the weather you may not see it anyway. I'd rather see it in the summer.