Rodmax Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 Planning a loop , leaving from Qc city to LSJ-Chibougamou-Val D'or-back to Qc. I have read some older posts and it doesn't sound like there are any major issues with this ride, but I would like to be sure about gas. Looks like there are many places to stay along the route. I plan on reserving when I set a departure date(late feb). We will be 2 guys , one renegade 1200 and one expy sport 900. Any info would be helpful, places to stay, places to eat and where to fuel up!! (would like to do this in 5-7 days) I didn't post in the regional forums because I am covering 3-4 different regions. Thanks , Rodney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooright Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 About how many miles (km) a day do you like to ride ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasledgirl Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 That’s a great trip... One of the fuel stops isn’t opening this winter...and for the life of me I can’t remember the name, but Groomer will know, I asked him the same question last week lol..The place that had the big field fires and its desolate. UMMMM...someone will know here. Jean-Guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodmax Posted December 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 no prob for 400 km per day or more depending on weather and trail conditions!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackstraw Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 8 hours ago, lindasledgirl said: That’s a great trip... One of the fuel stops isn’t opening this winter...and for the life of me I can’t remember the name, but Groomer will know, I asked him the same question last week lol..The place that had the big field fires and its desolate. UMMMM...someone will know here. Jean-Guy? Balbouzard lindasledgirl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonali Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 (edited) Clova -Lac Faillon 100mi fuel should'nt b an issue. Edited December 7, 2018 by doonali lindasledgirl and Carman80 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted December 7, 2018 Report Share Posted December 7, 2018 6 days should do it and add 1 for weather or brake downs, We always like to carry some gas on those long trips just in case. Never know, deep snow or some place is closed. Make reservations in LSJ and Chibougamau, hockey kids can be your enemy. Carman80 and Rodmax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 When coming from Clova, a few miles from Balbouzard, you drop down off the trail onto a plowed road, to the right is Balbouzard and trail, just go straight (left) on plowed rd, that will take you back onto trail cutting off a big loop that passes Balbouzard and the burnt area, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper2 Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 18 minutes ago, mcstar said: When coming from Clova, a few miles from Balbouzard, you drop down off the trail onto a plowed road, to the right is Balbouzard and trail, just go straight (left) on plowed rd, that will take you back onto trail cutting off a big loop that passes Balbouzard and the burnt area, I have a feeling with Balbuzard closed this winter, they won't take the trail right past their door PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodmax Posted December 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 I imagine most places along the 93 and 83 only take cash, would this be true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
182ray Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Rodmax said: I imagine most places along the 93 and 83 only take cash, would this be true? That's a good possibility I'd have some cash on hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Always a good idea to have some cash in your pocket.....or even better, your riding partner has cash. LOL mcstar, PLAYHARD and nyskidooerinnewhampshire 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 10 hours ago, Rodmax said: I imagine most places along the 93 and 83 only take cash, would this be true? Those are long trails. Be more specific on where you mean. Examples 83/93 Relais 22, Wemotachi .Parent, Clova, Lac Faillon, Seneterre, Lebel Sur Quevillon, Chapais, Chibougamau then La Doré all usually credit cards not a problem as most are regular gas stations except lac Faillon(but they take cards), cash only between Chibougamau and La Dore At Scierie 54 (sawmill). Carman, PLAYHARD and Rodmax 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Yup, all along 83 CC are fine, as with 90% of 93. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodmax Posted December 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Thanks for the input, I am still ironing out details using the interactive map. I am leaning towards the first of march for this trip. does this look realistic, no real big mile days but very doable I think depending on weather and trails. Day 1 Four Pt. Qc city to 3#-369-23-83-Roberval approx. 320 km Day 2 Roberval-373-93- Chibougamau approx. 315 km Day 3 Chib-93-Sennetere approx. 350 Day 4 sennetere-83- Timbrell approx 380 km Day 5 Timbrell 83-73- La Tuque approx. 360 km Day 6 La Tuque 73-3- Qc city. approx 225 km any info on places to stay and where to fuel up etc..will be appreciated!! Thanks, Rodney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 6 hours ago, Rodmax said: Thanks for the input, I am still ironing out details using the interactive map. I am leaning towards the first of march for this trip. does this look realistic, no real big mile days but very doable I think depending on weather and trails. Day 1 Four Pt. Qc city to 3#-369-23-83-Roberval approx. 320 km Day 2 Roberval-373-93- Chibougamau approx. 315 km Day 3 Chib-93-Sennetere approx. 350 Day 4 sennetere-83- Timbrell approx 380 km Day 5 Timbrell 83-73- La Tuque approx. 360 km Day 6 La Tuque 73-3- Qc city. approx 225 km any info on places to stay and where to fuel up etc..will be appreciated!! Thanks, Rodney. Looks like a good itinerary, should be a great trip, hopefully you get good weather and freshly groomed trails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smclelan Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 Nice easy days, good distance. Get on the trail early everyday, you should get in before dark easily. Carman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcstar Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 What's in Timbrell? PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodmax Posted December 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 I wrote Timbrell .. but should have wrote Parent. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
800steve Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 11 hours ago, Rodmax said: I wrote Timbrell .. but should have wrote Parent. I know a GREAT place to stay in Parent. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 Hombre du vent Rodmax and Carman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSX800 Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 X2. It's been a few years but it is a great place. Cabins were brand new. Will need to ride into town for food and drink. When we were there last it was raining heavily. They hung our suits up in their garage and brought our sleds in to dry and gave us a minivan to go to town for dinner and drinks. Highly recommend. Rodmax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLAYHARD Posted December 20, 2018 Report Share Posted December 20, 2018 (edited) Some different stops, with some same trails: Edited December 20, 2018 by PLAYHARD Rodmax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 Take cash just in case you have to hire a local with a truck. PLAYHARD and Rodmax 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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