JBlavl Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) We've been to Quebec 3 times now and have had fun each time. Last year we did our first saddlebag tour and ran the woodrunner loop. Great time, hard to imagine it gets a lot better. This year we are thinking about another Quebec ride and keep hearing great things about the Sag area and the Gaspe. I've seen a lot of pictures from the Gaspe and it looks amazing. We had friends that rode Sag last year and can't stop talking about it. So if you had to choose one of these destinations for a 3-4 day ride, which would you choose? Edited October 18, 2016 by JBlavl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Love the Sag area, but if just one time, Gaspe, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doo4adoo Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Have to go with Gaspe as well but you really need to call in sick so you can take a couple of more days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Gaspésie hands down, but wait until March, longer days, warmer, no one there, best snow... Views like this... Shane and JBlavl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlavl Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I've read of there sometimes being a lack of snow on Gaspe. Is that a late season problem or just on the south shore, or was the person misinformed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlavl Posted October 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 10 minutes ago, Phil 1 said: Gaspésie hands down, but wait until March, longer days, warmer, no one there, best snow... Views like this... Awesome picture! Any chance there is a thread of Gaspe pics like this? Looking at this so early in the season is not good for my health! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 4 hours ago, JBlavl said: I've read of there sometimes being a lack of snow on Gaspe. Is that a late season problem or just on the south shore, or was the person misinformed? Last year I had a trip planed for the last week of Feb. It was a meltdown & washout. A week or so later people were riding in great snow. I think you just have to watch the weather. Riding in the Gaspe in late march as Phil stated would be a safe bet. Sled Dog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jackstraw Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Very rarely does march in the gaspe disappoint Here are a few from the first week in April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grumpysanta Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 gaspe # 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groomer Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 my contribution for the gaspesie !!! jean-guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 I have to say the Gaspesie. However the Saguenay Region would never be a regret, both are named as two of the best in North America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 10 hrs for 3 days.... damn that sucks. I love Gaspe as most others, but IMHO 3 days is crazy. Not near enough time to enjoy it, but I understand if its what you got then fine. Hope for good weather and no storms. I mean what are we talking here? 3 day trips from RDL? Or what? Go to Gaspe when you can give it 5-6 days minimum and go late March. But stop telling everyone about late March cause we like it to ourselves. Just saying. Saguenay is awesome too. Say from Jonquiere or Chcoutimi You could easily loop the Lake one day. Then day 2 to Mont Valin and check that all out. Then for fun run down 383 hit 3 to ferry then back up 3 to 93 and back thru valin to finish things up. Shane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Steal an extra day or two...5 days makes it very comfortable and you can stop to smell the roses... The date on this photo is correct, every year is different, we have already gotten rained out in March. Shane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 3 minutes ago, Phil 1 said: Steal an extra day or two...5 days makes it very comfortable and you can stop to smell the roses... The date on this photo is correct, every year is different, we have already gotten rained out in March. Well 5 days is a different story like I said. If only 3 days with no room for extending to at least 5, then I am sticking to the Saguenay run. The OP set it at a 3 day ride. 800steve, momojohnny and Phil 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 If only 3 days, save some driving and ride in Icemans backyard, If conditions are good 3 great days can be done out of there. One problem with 3 days in Gaspe, some have been stranded 3 days there with storms. iceman, Phil 1 and markusvt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 3 days is short. I would do the Sag. Or as an option, Quebec City up to LSJ then through Valin to Casino then back to QC. GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Between the 2, Saguenay for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800R MXZ X Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 We rode the saguenay for two different weeks in February and early March. Both times they were saying Poor conditions in certain areas of the gaspe. I hope to be able to try the gaspe this season. But here are some pictures from seguenay area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlavl Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Wow these are some great pictures. You guys have me drooling on my keyboard. Great info from everyone. Moving the date back to do Gaspe I don't see as a problem. Getting more time to do it could be an issue. Is Sag more dooable for 3 days of riding? Was thinking Sag would do a stationary hotel and loops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 14 hours ago, iceman said: 10 hrs for 3 days.... damn that sucks. I love Gaspe as most others, but IMHO 3 days is crazy. Not near enough time to enjoy it, but I understand if its what you got then fine. Hope for good weather and no storms. I mean what are we talking here? 3 day trips from RDL? Or what? Go to Gaspe when you can give it 5-6 days minimum and go late March. But stop telling everyone about late March cause we like it to ourselves. Just saying. Saguenay is awesome too. Say from Jonquiere or Chcoutimi You could easily loop the Lake one day. Then day 2 to Mont Valin and check that all out. Then for fun run down 383 hit 3 to ferry then back up 3 to 93 and back thru valin to finish things up. I believe Ice has it correct if you only have 3 days, as he posted above. Stay at the Delta with the world famous Saguenay Bill and you will have more recommendations for loops than you can imagine. Save a few more days for next year and go to Gaspe. Photo from on Lac St Jean early AM... Shane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 If you are now also thinking day trips out of the same location, you can't go wrong either at the Delta Hotel in the Saguenay area or the Universal Hotel at Riviere du Loup at the start of the Gaspe loop. Both are very large hotels with full services. Both areas have fantastic grooming. The Sag area has far more loops to choose. The Riviere du Loup area is famous for their numerous snowmobile club houses. It is hard not to go 30 miles and not see a club house. Pics of Riviere area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Imho if you only have 3 days to ride and your saddle bagging why drive all the way to the Delta? Start in St Raymond and shoot up the tq23 to the Delta, under 200 miles. Loop through the Sagueny and down through Tadoussic back to St raymond or loop through Valins and back down the tq83. Just a thought Florida Snowman and markusvt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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