mrterceira Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 planning to go to val d'or from either rapides-des-Joachims or Maniwaki, just got a couple of questions any help would be great. - can any of these routes be done in a day reasonably if not were do you recommend staying -is there fuel on the way, whats the biggest stretch without fuel -were do you recommend staying in val-d'or any info would be great thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Range Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Maniwaki-Val d’Or is +- 255 miles. We’ve done it once.We rode Senneterre-Maniwaki 2 years ago in one day. Gas is available at the classic restaurant in Lytton. You can`t miss it trail goes thru the parking lot. Then you have gas at Le domaine in Laverendrye Park. Lytton- Le domaine is +- 75 kms. There is gas past le domaine at http://outfitterlaverendrye.com/. They are located +- 8 miles off TQ 63. Le Domaine- Laverendrye outfitter is +- 115 kms Then you have gas at Kitsisakik indian Reserve on trail 386. If I recall correctly there is +- 55 miles between Kitsisakik and 386/TQ 63 intersection. Longest stretch without gas is +- 115 miles between Kitsisakik and Le Domaine if you want to skip going to Laverendrye outfitter. We’ve done it twice without any problem. Btw we always stayed at http://www.forestel.ca/www/?lang=e in Val d’Or. few links http://www.abitibi-temiscamingue-tourism.org/snowmobile/ http://club-motoneiges-oursblancs.com/index-e.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Hey Mid Range. I love the Forestel in Val d'Or. Great rooms & a fantastic restaurant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrterceira Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 thanks Mid Range thats great info if anyone has any info going threw rapides-des-Joachims would be great to thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Range Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Hey Mid Range. I love the Forestel in Val d'Or. Great rooms & a fantastic restaurant! I'm glad to see they spent 6 millions on refurbishing...when we stayed there in february 2010 the ''Jack of all trades'' had to put caulking around the window.You could felt the wind from the north thru the windows.I should have mentioned above, we stayed once at the Continental.They have improved accessibility to get there cause back then it was pain in the ass to get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 thanks Mid Range thats great info if anyone has any info going threw rapides-des-Joachims would be great to thanks Last time i went through there was in '08, 180klms from Joncas to rapides des Joachins, Joncas to Val D'Or about 160klms. Joncas was open then, now it's burned down so not sure if there is gas there any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Last time i went through there was in '08, 180klms from Joncas to rapides des Joachins, Joncas to Val D'Or about 160klms. Joncas was open then, now it's burned down so not sure if there is gas there any more. Last time we rode thru there after the fire (two years ago) they were selling gas and operating a "cafeteria" out of one on the larger "chalets" that was near the main lodge which had burned down. At that time there was also gas at another smaller outfitter about 20 miles away (west of Joncas). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Last time i went through there was in '08, 180klms from Joncas to rapides des Joachins, Joncas to Val D'Or about 160klms. Joncas was open then, now it's burned down so not sure if there is gas there any more. It's hit or miss on the trail from the Rapides des Joachims to TQ 63. In the past 5 years it has not been "opened" as often as it has been. My thoughts are the same as Trailblazer's......My log showed 105 miles the last time we ran it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 We stayed at La Vérendrye Lodge. Nice, clean place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Range Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Last time we rode thru there after the fire (two years ago) they were selling gas and operating a "cafeteria" out of one on the larger "chalets" that was near the main lodge which had burned down. Timbo.....Joncas is no longer opened during winter time SEPAQ is operating it from spring to fall (fishing/hunting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 It's hit or miss on the trail from the Rapides des Joachims to TQ 63. In the past 5 years it has not been "opened" as often as it has been. My thoughts are the same as Trailblazer's......My log showed 105 miles the last time we ran it. I just got my trail map for Abitabi Region and it shows this season the trail from Rapide de Joachims does not go to Joncas and in fact it goes into La Vereyndre which would make for a shorter trip to Val D'Or. Also there is a option from Rapides des Joachims, there is a trail to Temiscamaigne, was open last year and the year i was there '08, in '08 there was a stretch of 240k with no gas and last season it showed on the map a gas stop in between but not so sure this year, it's not on the map at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Range Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 . Also there is a option from Rapides des Joachims, there is a trail to Temiscamaigne, was open last year and the year i was there '08, in '08 there was a stretch of 240k with no gas and last season it showed on the map a gas stop in between but not so sure this year, it's not on the map at all. Trailblazer......it looks like RDJ-Temiscamingue won't be opened this season http://www.voyageurssurneige.com/page04.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Trailblazer......it looks like RDJ-Temiscamingue won't be opened this season http://www.voyageurs...com/page04.html Thanks for summing that up Midrange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrterceira Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Maniwaki-Val d’Or is +- 255 miles. We’ve done it once.We rode Senneterre-Maniwaki 2 years ago in one day. Gas is available at the classic restaurant in Lytton. You can`t miss it trail goes thru the parking lot. Then you have gas at Le domaine in Laverendrye Park. Lytton- Le domaine is +- 75 kms. There is gas past le domaine at http://outfitterlaverendrye.com/. They are located +- 8 miles off TQ 63. Le Domaine- Laverendrye outfitter is +- 115 kms Then you have gas at Kitsisakik indian Reserve on trail 386. If I recall correctly there is +- 55 miles between Kitsisakik and 386/TQ 63 intersection. Longest stretch without gas is +- 115 miles between Kitsisakik and Le Domaine if you want to skip going to Laverendrye outfitter. We’ve done it twice without any problem. Btw we always stayed at http://www.forestel.ca/www/?lang=e in Val d’Or. few links http://www.abitibi-t...org/snowmobile/ http://club-motoneig...om/index-e.html were can you park a truck and trailer in Maniwaki to start this trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 were can you park a truck and trailer in Maniwaki to start this trip Mid Range recommended this place last year and it was great! http://www.aubergedraveur.qc.ca/home/index_f.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 X2 Never Parked there but have stayed good spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrterceira Posted December 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Timbo.....Joncas is no longer opened during winter time SEPAQ is operating it from spring to fall (fishing/hunting) Thanks for the update, Mid Range. Guess I would not recognize you if I passed you on the trail or at a pit-stop..............wont recognize your sled since you changed brands timbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Like the new ride Mid Range! What size is it? It was hard for me to give up Doo but had to try the Cat turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Like the new ride Mid Range! What size is it? It was hard for me to give up Doo but had to try the Cat turbo. Doo for a Cat????? are you off your meds? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Range Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Thanks for the update, Mid Range. Guess I would not recognize you if I passed you on the trail or at a pit-stop..............wont recognize your sled since you changed brands timbo I will put upon my windshield QR sticker Saguenay Bill gave me last year at the Delta Saguenay (formerly known as the HI).That will help Like the new ride Mid Range! What size is it? It was hard for me to give up Doo but had to try the Cat turbo. Renegade X 600......will pick it up next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Doo for a Cat????? are you off your meds? LOL If Doo had a turbo on the 1200 I would have bought it but after owning two 1200's and an 800 e-tec there was nothing new in the Doo camp to excite me. I have a TD 4 stage set-up on my Cat and believe me that excites ME! Edited February 10, 2013 by Pipeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 If Doo had a turbo on the 1200 I would have bought it but after owning two 1200's and an 800 e-tec there was nothing new in the Doo camp to excite me. I have a TD 4 stage set-up on my Cat and believe me that excites ME! 5400 miles on it last year never in the shop! Just tease'n ya, i had 3 cats myself before owning a Yammy. Yammys rear exiting exhaust Vroom Vroom and non stop thrust excites me, just image with a turbo or supercharger attached OMG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipeman Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Just tease'n ya, i had 3 cats myself before owning a Yammy. Yammys rear exiting exhaust Vroom Vroom and non stop thrust excites me, just image with a turbo or supercharger attached OMG. Oh I know I am not brand loyal so to speak I buy what ever interests me. I have been hearing Yamaha may have something new late this season, hopefully a supercharged Apex but I fear they would charge 17 grand for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrterceira Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Does anyone know if the trails are open from Maniwaki to Val-d'or, we plan on leaving Jan 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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