MaineRider Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Coming to the area for the first time and was looking for suggestions on loops or places to see on the trail. We will be riding from Mt. Valin on trail 93. We usually cover 200 miles a day or more when we are out. Any suggestions would be appreciated and any recommendations on great lunch stops would be nice also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Where are you staying? GutZ Edited January 30, 2017 by MrGutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 15 minutes ago, MrGutz said: Where are you staying? GutZ And why are you driving to Valin? Scranton1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 38 minutes ago, Phil 1 said: And why are you driving to Valin? That was my thought too, or are they just passing through.... QC to Casino to KM31 to Roberval (Choices) to Ravage to QC (fourpoints)?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snappy Hank Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 You may want to try the St Zenon area, if this is your first time to Ca. Plenty of accomadations good trails and a short trip from Maine. Snappy Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saguenay Bill Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 If you want to come to the Saguenay stay at the Delta. I cam help yout with daily trips of 200 miles per day. Staying at Mont Valin will limit you to daily loops. I stay at the Delta most of the sledding season and know the area very well Magnus, 182ray and Florida Snowman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Hi MaineRider and welcome to QuebecRider. Take Bill up on his offer. You will have no regrets for he is the man to see. Jack & Sandi Florida Snowman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saguenay Bill Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Just noticed you are from St Agatha. Ask Ken L about this region and me. He is a friend of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benz500 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I stay at the Delta every year and its great. Bill has first hand knowledge of the conditions daily and knows every trail, even the ones that nobody knows. He is happy to help you with planning trips out of the hotel wherever your destination may be or day loops, including mileage, gas stops, restaurants, lodging etc.. If Bill offers his services, like he always does: take him up on them!!!! I think that area offers some of if not the best trails and scenery, the grooming is always great and their is always low traffic. Have fun and go to the Saguenay and the Delta. SnomoGary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800R MXZ X Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Delta is the place to stay, heading up the end of next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Don't bother with Old Forge North (St Zenon) coming from Maine you'll be passing through a lot of prime riding areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipemaster Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Delta and Bill are the way to go ! You won't be dissapointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineRider Posted February 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 So we are staying in a cabin on the mountain. This isn't my first time to Quebec, just going to a different area to ride to change it up. Also there are 8 of us and a couple of the people don't want to ride everyday and they plan to ski some so this seemed like a good place. Bill if you have any suggestions from Valin it would be appreciated. I don't know Ken in St Agatha, this is just where my camp is so I joined the local club that grooms by my place. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampsledder Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 We recommend the Pelchat Trail. It would be a full day loop from Valin. Check for exact directions but take 93to the eastern most orange/local trail in Valin. It is around 60 miles from the start to Les Escoumins. I don't believe they groom it. We did it on a sunny day last March. It was beautiful. I wouldn't recommend it in bad weather, it is remote. Some of the other followers might have more details on the Pelchat. Screen shot from our app maps below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampsledder Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 They do groom the trail. It's the orange trail above 93. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Rode it 2 weeks ago all groomed but a short section. Turn right at T and you will come to 3 go South on 3 to Sacre Coeur get fuel & food run back up the 93...200 ish...Watch for the moose along the river!!! 800R MXZ X and Grampsledder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineRider Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Thanks for the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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