Dynomite4224 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Hello all, I’m putting together a trip in February for a week. This will be my first time in the region and looking for imput. Was wondering were you would recommend making a “home base” and make day trips from. We would definitely like to have our own chalet or cabin. Looking in to Passions now. Snowfarmer gave me a few places as well. To check out. Would definitely be open to packing up for a night or two as well and doing a small loop in the area. I appreciate any help or ideas. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Well, I may be biased but the Delta is a good central location for the area. One way to the Mtns, another around the lake, good for a multi-day loop, etc... Later GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynomite4224 Posted January 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 So we ended up deciding to start the trip off in St. Raymond, then head to Passions for three nights. Then from there we are going to head down 83 over to Le Manor Richelieu. Then back to the truck at Hotel Roquemont. I spoke with snow farmer again and he gave me a few places to hit. Is there any spots you guys like in those parts? Food spots or some of those beautiful views I keep seeing? Thanks. Glad I talked wife into doing a half and half saddle bagger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Hi Dynomite, St Raymond to Passions is a long day. I don't know what you normally do for mileage but I see it is a least you and your wife. Check and make sure that it is within your comfort range. You don't want to overdo the first day. Jack & Sandi RoadRunner and PLAYHARD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynomite4224 Posted January 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 Hello, I checked this out on the map and it seems to be within the 225 mile or so range. Normally I try and keep the miles around 180 or below but she was ok with the longer day that one time. We will be staying at Passions for three nights after so if we do arive later it would be ok. If you think it will be farther then what I'm thinking please let me no. I do not want to push it to hard. I also see that 23 north looks pretty open from the pics I have checked out. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) St Raymond to Passion Quebec is doable. For sure. But certainly a long day. Edited January 20, 2018 by iceman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 With the trail over the dam closed, 250 miles from St Ray to the Ski area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 1 Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 If the 23 is groomed and firm it is a pretty fast trail. Last week we broke trail for 100 miles from St Ray to Le Tape, that would making reaching Passion a totally different story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stzenon demon Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 how many KM ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 About 400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scranton1 Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Dynomite4224 said: Hello, I checked this out on the map and it seems to be within the 225 mile or so range. Normally I try and keep the miles around 180 or below but she was ok with the longer day that one time. We will be staying at Passions for three nights after so if we do arive later it would be ok. If you think it will be farther then what I'm thinking please let me no. I do not want to push it to hard. I also see that 23 north looks pretty open from the pics I have checked out. Thanks That's a hump in the most ideal conditions with very experienced riders who are very familiar with trails. My mind is telling me more like 250-270 as we just made that run. If it's your first time in QC I would break it up with a night at the Delta. Snobeeler and revct1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynomite4224 Posted January 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 Yikes! really that far? Hmm not experienced as much as most guys here but this will be our fourth trip up. Ive already let the warning out its going to be a long day and she accepted. I no weather plays a big part as the first experience we had in Quebec got real fast when I played with the weather. I may play it by ear at this point and watch conditions as trip gets closer. If theres a storm or weather comming I'm going to re plan. Is this route tight or more of an open ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 Looks like 222mi, but you should typically add 10% to 20% to what Via says: http://www.viaexplora.com/snowmobile/index.html?attraits=&unit=mi&lat=47.984216&lng=-69.806085&zoom=7&force=1&ewaypoints=4690258,-7181488,175444,92285&cst=1.0,1.01,1.05&csts=1.0&cstr=1.01&spd=50000,50000,50000 Like others are saying doable but a full day, depending on velocity & conditions. Dynomite4224 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 4 hours ago, Dynomite4224 said: Is this route tight or more of an open ride? Mostly WFO (wide open) from St Raymond to the Saguenay area, then still pretty big trails. Dynomite4224 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkely Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 we have made that ride .... if conditions are good - nice fast ride! very doable with good conditions and riding during the week with little traffic....only slow down is through the city If bad conditions or there are issues ....there are options....auberge presbytere mont lac vert is a nice B&B type place....and or the Delta Dynomite4224 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynomite4224 Posted February 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 So I'm just wondering if there is any lodging as another option between St. Ray and Saguenay? Just to shorten the day up some. Does not look to be that way but I figured id ask to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 You could go up 3 to 83, stop in La Mabaie , 148 miles if you are going to break it up into 2 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynomite4224 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) So we decide to start a day earlier. Wanted to break up trip from ray to passions. So I'm looking at riding to Alma and then making a long ride over to Passions. Does anyone have any recommendations were to stay east of the lake? Hotel Universal is full sat night. I am. looking at Auberge des Iles has anyone stayed there before? Edited February 11, 2018 by Dynomite4224 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Why not stay in Jonquiere at Delta or La sagueneenne? They are 200 miles from Roquemont. Then sightsee on way to Passion next day. Phil 1 and Dynomite4224 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynomite4224 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 I'm booking delta right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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