JBlavl Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Been to Quebec twice in the St. Michelle St Zenon areas and did day trips. This time we are looking to run a saddlebag adventure in the west. Would like to start north of Ottawa area and run up to the Forestel in Val d'Or, then across over to Parent, probably start at the motel there, and back the third day. Looking for info on where to start. Obviously the further south we can start the better as that's less truck time and more sled time. Also any info on better places to stay is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Maniwaki is your best bet. Maniwaki - Val D'or 257 Val D'or - Parent 250 Parent - Maniwaki 205 aprox miles.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonali Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 X'2 with mcstar.. Doing a similar run this week. Maniwaki-Clova. Clova-Val'd-or with some local stuff. Then Val'd-or back to Maniwaki. Was there last week and things are finally really shaping up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlavl Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 ok sounds good. Where's the best places to stay in Maniwaki? Would it be better to stay in Parent or Clova? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonali Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Auberge du Draveur or Chateau Logue. Either or..parent or Clova basically same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 ok sounds good. Where's the best places to stay in Maniwaki? Would it be better to stay in Parent or Clova? When you say Parent or Clova to stay you mean by sled right? To start in Parent or Clova (going by truck) is crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlavl Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 When you say Parent or Clova to stay you mean by sled right? To start in Parent or Clova (going by truck) is crazy. lol no sorry I'm talking about doing a saddlebag trip and going through Clova and/or Parent. Just wondering if one or the other was a better place to stay or had better accommodations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlavl Posted February 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Auberge du Draveur or Chateau Logue. Either or..parent or Clova basically same. Either of these places will let you leave truck and trailer while gone a few days saddle bagging I assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 When you say Parent or Clova to stay you mean by sled right? To start in Parent or Clova (going by truck) is crazy. Hey Don, You never went by truck from Clova did you? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Hey Don, You never went by truck from Clova did you? LOL Been there done that. ice road to Mont Laurier. Got there Unloaded my sled at dealer and it started right up. Was a loose wire on my starter, BTW they could not figure it out there in Mont Laurier, but Pierre did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Been there done that. ice road to Mont Laurier. Got there Unloaded my sled at dealer and it started right up. Was a loose wire on my starter, BTW they could not figure it out there in Mont Laurier, but Pierre did. I remember that story. That's not the best ice road to truck down eh? Put your seat belt on & hope the airbag works. Pierre is the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 I remember that story. That's not the best ice road to truck down eh? Put your seat belt on & hope the airbag works. Pierre is the best! Quite a ride. Kinda Like going to Old Forge to ride " everyone should do it once". Then your done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 My "Ice road ride" from Relais 22 to La Tuque was enough for me. Driver did not speak a word of English and I am sure he was wondering what I was screaming about. Then I got a really strange look when I put my helmet on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 My "Ice road ride" from Relais 22 to La Tuque was enough for me. Driver did not speak a word of English and I am sure he was wondering what I was screaming about. Then I got a really strange look when I put my helmet on... I been up there to start there by truck. That is another nice one, but no where near the run from Clova Down, i should have though about the Helmet. lol. Great Idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 My "Ice road ride" from Relais 22 to La Tuque was enough for me. Driver did not speak a word of English and I am sure he was wondering what I was screaming about. Then I got a really strange look when I put my helmet on... I remember your ride well Phil. Never heard that you put your helmet on! That's some funny sh*t right there! We met you at the dealer later that morning on our sleds. Pierre hooked everything up for us. Unfortunately that repair wasn't the last one for your sled on that trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonali Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Either of these places will let you leave truck and trailer while gone a few days saddle bagging I assume? Yes you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Matagami to escapade........ What more can I say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted February 22, 2016 Report Share Posted February 22, 2016 Matagami to escapade........ What more can I say Not fun on the black trail BJ!!! $$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Not fun on the black trail BJ!!! $$$$$ Hrs 0-3 all ice road.... Hrs 3-13 no so bad Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Range Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Maniwaki is your best bet. Maniwaki - Val D'or 257 Val D'or - Parent 250 Parent - Maniwaki 205 aprox miles.... that's a nice loop we did back in march 2014. We stayed in Louvicourt though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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