Thinksno Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 My wife and I were hoping to book a room at a nice resort between Christmas and new years-but I so dropped the ball and the two places near St Michel Des Saints are all booked. (Lac Taureau and Viuex Moulin) I generally know this area has some trails open at this time. Any recommendation for a nice place to stay with your wife at the Christmas break that may have trails open? We travel from Buckhorn Ontario- north east of Toronto. Thanks PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 You set the bar high with the Auberge Lac Taureau and Vieux Moulin. Sacacomie Lodge would be comparable, but I think is much more iffy on Christmas trails(ya never know). Thinksno, PLAYHARD and MrGutz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuse6 Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 Did you try Camp Taureau. Just north of Lac Taureau lodge. Not near as fancy as the others places. Main lodge is nice, has some rooms or there is cottages. Cottages are older, fairly basic, have wood fireplaces so still a good place to stay. Thinksno and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 22 minutes ago, Fuse6 said: Did you try Camp Taureau. Just north of Lac Taureau lodge. Not near as fancy as the others places. Main lodge is nice, has some rooms or there is cottages. Cottages are older, fairly basic, have wood fireplaces so still a good place to stay. Definately awesome but not in same league as Taureau or Vieux Moulin Thinksno, Fuse6 and PLAYHARD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinksno Posted November 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 Sacacomie Lodge is booked also. Thanks Iceman and Fuse6 PLAYHARD and iceman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) Have a look at this place - nice chalets and activities. https://www.auchaletenboisrond.com/en/ Just an aside - you are aware that the auberge at lac taureau and the condos at lac taureau are booked on two separate web sites? Maybe a condo is available (if you didn't look there) They also have some mini home like buildings just off the main site, but right next to the trails and facilities. https://condoslactaureau.com/home/ Did a quick check - condos available for your time, but it's gonna cost ya. Edited November 29, 2022 by slomo Thinksno and MrGutz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 Cool boxes at Lac Taureau: https://www.lactaureau.com/en/accommodations/coolbox?fbclid=IwAR1EErtwJmeA38OGstZ03F-2I1DEiF79Uw17hjqk5V0tVapIBV94gHsyhA8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 There is some really nice air bnbs on lac Taureau. Not the same service, but you can drive or ride to the resorts for meals. Thinksno and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signfan Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 You could try Charlevoix if the weather co-operates. https://www.fairmont.com/richelieu-charlevoix/?goto=fiche_hotel&code_hotel=A556&merchantid=seo-maps-CA-A556&sourceid=aw-cen&utm_medium=seo+maps&utm_source=google+Maps&utm_campaign=seo+maps&y_source=1_MTIzNjE0MTItNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D PLAYHARD and Thinksno 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinksno Posted November 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 20 hours ago, slomo said: Have a look at this place - nice chalets and activities. https://www.auchaletenboisrond.com/en/ Just an aside - you are aware that the auberge at lac taureau and the condos at lac taureau are booked on two separate web sites? Maybe a condo is available (if you didn't look there) They also have some mini home like buildings just off the main site, but right next to the trails and facilities. https://condoslactaureau.com/home/ Did a quick check - condos available for your time, but it's gonna cost ya. Thank you Slomo! We booked 3 nights at the condo's which are linked to main resort- the cost was really good too. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted November 30, 2022 Report Share Posted November 30, 2022 I know you got your place already, keep this one in your mind. Auberge du Lac-à-l'Eau-Claire | Hotel | Pays de la motoneige (snowmobilecountry.ca) It has awesome food and accommodations. PLAYHARD, Florida Snowman and Thinksno 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted December 1, 2022 Report Share Posted December 1, 2022 19 hours ago, Thinksno said: Thank you Slomo! We booked 3 nights at the condo's which are linked to main resort- the cost was really good too. Happy to help. The parking kind of sucks so find a good spot for your rig and don't plan on moving it. My spouse really enjoyed the massage options they have there. If at some point you want to return, Ontario school March break, which is usually after Quebec March break, is a time when some deals can be had usually by phoning the office direct to book. Thinksno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 On 11/29/2022 at 8:35 AM, Thinksno said: My wife and I were hoping to book a room at a nice resort between Christmas and new years-but I so dropped the ball and the two places near St Michel Des Saints are all booked. (Lac Taureau and Viuex Moulin) I generally know this area has some trails open at this time. Any recommendation for a nice place to stay with your wife at the Christmas break that may have trails open? We travel from Buckhorn Ontario- north east of Toronto. Thanks Did you try Glacier? I would stay there, on the trail, great food, gas and the owner is very helpful. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinksno Posted December 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 I don't see any place called Glacier doing a search? PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSHM Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) Auberge La Glaciere in St Zenon on Rt 131. At the junction of 3 trails (63 N & S & 350 W) that go thru the property. Decent place but not 5 star by any means. Just south of La Cabanon on the interactive map. It used to be the place to be in the area in the 80's and early 90's , as the groomers for the area were based there before Dennis bought the La Cabanon from Gaston. Edited December 5, 2022 by NSHM iceman and PLAYHARD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSHM Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 Also based on the weather so far that area needs a cold snap and snow to freeze things up for Christmas thru New Years,it being only 3 weeks away. Make sure the room you book is able to be canceled if no snow. If that is the only area with snow and open then ,the trails will be hammered. Most riders on this site can only predict conditions 2 weeks out. 😉 Think Snow! zeusand, P Hardy and PLAYHARD 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinksno Posted December 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 Its coming quick, generally this area has some trails open before new years. Last year trails were open (probably busy). Wife and I are both off at that time, no interest in traveling south as thats a zoo. If we cant ride I can relax away from home -have a few drinks and good food in a beautiful spot like Lac Tareau. That why we wanted a nicer spot just in case we cant ride or ride far. PLAYHARD and NSHM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 10 hours ago, Thinksno said: I don't see any place called Glacier doing a search? 7 am - Christmas Day 2018. Pleasant enough place - food a bit pricey, but Lionel was a good host particularly to out of province guy with little French. Can't miss it on the highway on your drive to St. Michelle des Saints. http://quebecrider.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2022_12/1190554243_pic01(Medium).thumb.JPG.1603a34ec08bf8c393fdbdcb514552e4.JPG Thinksno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted December 9, 2022 Report Share Posted December 9, 2022 I don't know about early-season trails, but this joint has a solid swank-factor: https://www.montagnecoupee.com/en/ MrGutz and iceman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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