Grampsledder Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 Planning a trip from Tadoussac/Escomins to Sept Iles in early March. We've gotten good reviews on the area-hear it is beautiful. If so, why do so few ride this region? We've read many of the reports from previous years and we're still wondering why. Appreciate your commments. Quote
Pipeman Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 I think the biggest reason is because it’s largely one route up, same route back no way to make a nice big loop unless you take the ferry across at Godbout to the Gaspesie. doonali and Grampsledder 2 Quote
momojohnny Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 I can wait to go back. Up and back is a non issue. Spectacular views both ways. If been as far east as Pointe de Mingan. Left from Mt St Anne. 182ray and PLAYHARD 2 Quote
Phil 1 Posted January 26, 2018 Report Posted January 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Pipeman said: I think the biggest reason is because it’s largely one route up, same route back no way to make a nice big loop unless you take the ferry across at Godbout to the Gaspesie. X2 we did it to Sept Iles last year and I cannot wait to go back, I believe a trail is entirely different going the other direction. PLAYHARD 1 Quote
doo4adoo Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Weather permitting im going mid February one area ive never done but really looking forward to it. Just hoping no storm comes that week Quote
quebec bob Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 weather permitting, that is the most important part, made it half way 6 years ago, got in a big storm and allowed my 2 riding partners to talk me into turning back, it was a good idea, be ready for big weather, be prepared and have fun. PLAYHARD 1 Quote
dooright Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 I've been to Havre-Saint-Pierre and back 2 times , it was a challenge both times for sure . Trailblazer, markusvt, PLAYHARD and 1 other 3 1 Quote
markusvt Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Sept Isle and back is easy, its somewhere after that the real adventure begins. dooright, Trailblazer, iceman and 1 other 4 Quote
doo4adoo Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Ive been married too long. I need adventure! i know you guys did a run last spring and have read most of the reports for planning. This is one trip that is really getting me pumped just praying for good weather dooright 1 Quote
smclelan Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Well worth the trip. I have done Sept Iles amazing scenery and trails. Quote
603backcountry Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 Did it last year all the way up the north shore into Labrador and loop thru Labrador then back down from Lab City to Forestville. Once you cross the Moisie River it's game on. RoadRunner and Rodmax 2 Quote
momojohnny Posted January 27, 2018 Report Posted January 27, 2018 15 hours ago, markusvt said: Sept Isle and back is easy, its somewhere after that the real adventure begins. The huge moonscape power-line with no stakes. Just little orange ribbons , if you could fine them. MrsGTRider, markusvt and dooright 3 Quote
PLAYHARD Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 On 1/26/2018 at 5:35 PM, Phil 1 said: X2 we did it to Sept Iles last year and I cannot wait to go back, I believe a trail is entirely different going the other direction. X3! All the lefts become rights & visa versa! And all the ups become downs & visa versa! I've only done 6 days, 3 each way, but it's a great ride out there & back! dooright and Phil 1 2 Quote
PLAYHARD Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 On 1/26/2018 at 8:52 PM, doo4adoo said: Just hoping no storm comes that week That happens up in there for sure! Quote
Grampsledder Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Posted January 28, 2018 This is what we expected-great scenery but the weather can change everything. It will be enough of an adventure to make Sept Iles and back. Planning to start/end at the Richelieu for the wives. We’ve done the Gaspe 7 times and know flexibility w/storms. Hear the scenery is similar. We’ll read about “real” adventures in this forum. Thanks for the comments. Looking forward to it. PLAYHARD 1 Quote
Grampsledder Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Posted January 28, 2018 Do you recommend hotel reservations? Our group will need 4 rooms each night. Quote
RoadRunner Posted January 29, 2018 Report Posted January 29, 2018 On 1/28/2018 at 2:36 PM, Grampsledder said: Do you recommend hotel reservations? Our group will need 4 rooms each night. Gramps, you should be fine, but still not a bad idea when doing a couples ride to make reservations, particularly on weekends. Landing in to town on a late afternoon, and no rooms, tends to make for lively conversations with the better half that evening when you do finally find a place to stay😉 You will enjoy that trip RR Trailblazer 1 Quote
Grampsledder Posted January 30, 2018 Author Report Posted January 30, 2018 2 hours ago, RoadRunner said: Gramps, you should be fine, but still not a bad idea when doing a couples ride to make reservations, particularly on weekends. Landing in to town on a late afternoon, and no rooms, tends to make for lively conversations with the better half that evening when you do finally find a place to stay😉 You will enjoy that trip RR Yes. We do like to know there is a place for us. Hoping we could wait until the week before we leave so we don't have to rebook due to weather. Sounds like that plan should work. RoadRunner 1 Quote
Trailblazer Posted January 30, 2018 Report Posted January 30, 2018 I went up to the Cote Nord 3 times last season, got hooked after the first. Certainly like 603 said after the Mosey river east of Sept Isles is where it gets interesting. iceman 1 Quote
iceman Posted January 30, 2018 Report Posted January 30, 2018 24 minutes ago, Trailblazer said: I went up to the Cote Nord 3 times last season, got hooked after the first. Certainly like 603 said after the Mosey river east of Sept Isles is where it gets interesting. “Interesting”is an understatement, especially after big new snow. dooright 1 Quote
RoadRunner Posted January 31, 2018 Report Posted January 31, 2018 Looks like Club Ook Pik has run the tractor east of the Mosie river this week. At least those running into the land “beyond”, will have a packed trail to try to find Along the way😉 Happy trails...of all kinds😉 RR PLAYHARD 1 Quote
ODog Posted January 31, 2018 Report Posted January 31, 2018 On 1/26/2018 at 10:28 AM, Grampsledder said: Planning a trip from Tadoussac/Escomins to Sept Iles in early March. We've gotten good reviews on the area-hear it is beautiful. If so, why do so few ride this region? We've read many of the reports from previous years and we're still wondering why. Appreciate your commments. 6 of us departing from Baie St Paul on Feb 12 with destination -planned- as the end Q3. (Give or take 50 mi east of Havre St Pierre). Keeping our schedule flexible -to say the least. Should be an adventure! Plans are to stay in Forestville, Port Cartier and Harve St Pierry in both directions. I'll provide conditions best I can during or soon after. O RoadRunner, dooright, iceman and 1 other 4 Quote
Grampsledder Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, ODog said: I'll provide conditions best I can during or soon after. O Have a great trip. Look forward to the update. Quote
RoadRunner Posted January 31, 2018 Report Posted January 31, 2018 Have a great ride and keep us posted. RR Quote
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