Fuse6 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Cote Nord has my interest to explore a new area of Quebec for next season. What's the common staging hotel for the 3 days out and 3 days back that often hear about. Looking for the groomed trail adventure not the off trail adventure some of you do that is very interesting to follow. Did the Gaspe last year, how much of the Cote Nord is as scenic as the N shore of the Gaspe? Just got home last night from 3 days riding N of Mont Laurier. Between the perfect weather and perfect trails can't put sledding to rest, need to get planning next year. Thanks Steve PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I ran some numbers. Here is what I came up with. Sacre-Coeur to Baie-Comeau 191 miles. Baie-Comeau to Sept-Iles 205 miles (with nice orange trail). Sept-Iles to Havre St. Pierre 160 Miles. If you go to Baie Johan Beetz and back to Havre St. Pierre it would be a 248 mile day. Conditions will dictate when you pass the Moisie. I tried to make HSP from Port Cartier and came up short 2015. Lots of powder and lack of grooming. From Sept-Iles I made it no problem. The trail was groomed well this year. doonali, Fuse6 and PLAYHARD 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I too am already thinking about next season, probably drive the truck right to ferry in Matane and spend 7 or 8 days riding over there do a little exploring, etc, really like the low traffic and do some GPS local trail adventure, should be fun!! Yes on the scenery and trails, you will enjoy it as much as Gaspe. Fuse6, GT Rider and Florida Snowman 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shore1066 Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 Is it not best to plan a ride later in February due to the weather in this area. Just my question not my opinion. I've never rode there but I will someday for sure. Seems like a lot of powder early in the year. Again only from what I read. Love reading the adventures of others. Well except getting stuck in 4 or 5 feet of snow. Is a wide track sled or deep lug track needed or would a inch and quarter or inch and half track be enough. Again questions. We always make a trip in early March so would that be the time for our adventure. Also how many in a group is suggested. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks . Be safe. Fuse6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT Rider Posted March 26, 2018 Report Share Posted March 26, 2018 I have been east of the Moisie Twice. Early March. I like the longer day light hours. Mother nature dictates snow. Read Icemans Cote Nord 16, 17 trips. Tons of powder. You never know what will be thrown at you. Fuse6, PLAYHARD and dooright 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Trailering and launching from here can maximize trail time: HM CORONET 35 reviews 3-star hotel CallDirectionsWebsite Simple rooms with free WiFi in a basic property with a restaurant, a lounge bar & a gas station. Address: 401 QC-172, Sacré-Coeur, QC G0T 1Y0, Canada Phone: +1 418-236-9444 GT Rider and Fuse6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snobeeler Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 We did this recently. Started 4 Points Quebec City. Then Coronet in Sac a Couer. Then Le Manoir in Bae Comeau. Then Comfort Inn in Sept Tilles. You can make it 7 days by going to Lac St Jean beginning or end. Fuse6 and Rodmax 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuse6 Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Thanks guys for the suggestions. Give me something to ponder over the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momojohnny Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Keep you eye on the weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je me souviens Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 The quality inn up in Sept isles may have nicer rooms, but the comfort inn is much easier to get into. Fuse6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 It is a real challenge crossing that divided highway and all those intersections, only do it if no other rooms are available, too much traffic there, even going to ski-doo dealer, just call a cab, it is a small town and the cab shows up in less than 5 minutes, cheap and fast, I use cabs a lot when in town going to dinner or chasing a part. PLAYHARD and Fuse6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je me souviens Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 I use the pedestrian crosswalk button, it halts traffic in all directions. PLAYHARD, Florida Snowman and quebec bob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebec bob Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Never thought of that, good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je me souviens Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 The cops might not like it much, but trying to get across that road during the morning rush left me with few options PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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