TRANS QUÉBEC TRAIL AND FQMHR TRAILS: TWO WAYS TO EXPLORE QUEBEC ON AN ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE.
In Quebec, two major trail networks offer distinct experiences for motorcyclists who are passionate about adventure and exploring nature: the Trans-Quebec Trail (STQT) and the trails of the Quebec Off-Road Motorcycle Federation (FQMHR). Although they share a passion for adventure, their philosophies, routes, and the vehicles they accommodate are very different, creating two complementary but distinct worlds in the realm of adventure and off-road motorcycling.
PR Aventures offers expeditions on the STQT and roads open to traffic, using road-registered adventure motorcycles.
The fundamental differences between the two networks lie in their legal nature and accessibility: STQT roads are open to all approved vehicles, requiring registration and a license, while FQMHR trails are off-road tracks reserved for specific vehicles equipped for off-road use.
Enduro motorcycles, which are not approved, can ride on FQMHR trails but are prohibited on STQT trails. Dual-purpose motorcycles, on the other hand, have access to both types of trails, offering maximum flexibility: the possibility of riding long distances on roads or venturing into technical and wild terrain.
The Trans-Québec Trail, or STQT, is an app developed by Marc Chartrand and his colleagues at the Ridaventure association. It includes secondary roads and forest roads open to public traffic and covers approximately 8,000 km. As public roads, their use requires that all vehicles be registered for road use and that their drivers have a valid driver's license.
The initiative promotes tourism tailored to adventure motorcycles, allowing travelers to discover Quebec's diverse landscapes while supporting local communities. The network passes through iconic regions such as the Outaouais, the Laurentians, the Gaspé Peninsula, Charlevoix, and Abitibi-Témiscamingue, offering mountainous panoramas, dense forests, lakes, and picturesque villages. The mobile app lists community-verified routes, providing up-to-date itineraries, points of interest, and tips for safer travel.
Vehicles authorized on STQT trails must be road-approved. Dual-purpose motorcycles equipped with license plates are allowed to travel freely, while enduro motorcycles that are not registered for road use are not permitted.
This distinction is essential to comply with the law and ensure the safety of users. The trails are therefore mainly intended for vehicles designed for road use, making them ideal for those who enjoy combining rural exploration, varied landscapes, and the comfort of the road.
TRANS QUÉBEC TRAIL AND FQMHR TRAILS: TWO WAYS TO EXPLORE QUEBEC ON AN ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLE.
In Quebec, two major trail networks offer distinct experiences for motorcyclists who are passionate about adventure and exploring nature: the Trans-Quebec Trail (STQT) and the trails of the Quebec Off-Road Motorcycle Federation (FQMHR). Although they share a passion for adventure, their philosophies, routes, and the vehicles they accommodate are very different, creating two complementary but distinct worlds in the realm of adventure and off-road motorcycling.
PR Aventures offers expeditions on the STQT and roads open to traffic, using road-registered adventure motorcycles.
The fundamental differences between the two networks lie in their legal nature and accessibility: STQT roads are open to all approved vehicles, requiring registration and a license, while FQMHR trails are off-road tracks reserved for specific vehicles equipped for off-road use.
Enduro motorcycles, which are not approved, can ride on FQMHR trails but are prohibited on STQT trails. Dual-purpose motorcycles, on the other hand, have access to both types of trails, offering maximum flexibility: the possibility of riding long distances on roads or venturing into technical and wild terrain.
The Trans-Québec Trail, or STQT, is an app developed by Marc Chartrand and his colleagues at the Ridaventure association. It includes secondary roads and forest roads open to public traffic and covers approximately 8,000 km. As public roads, their use requires that all vehicles be registered for road use and that their drivers have a valid driver's license.
The initiative promotes tourism tailored to adventure motorcycles, allowing travelers to discover Quebec's diverse landscapes while supporting local communities. The network passes through iconic regions such as the Outaouais, the Laurentians, the Gaspé Peninsula, Charlevoix, and Abitibi-Témiscamingue, offering mountainous panoramas, dense forests, lakes, and picturesque villages. The mobile app lists community-verified routes, providing up-to-date itineraries, points of interest, and tips for safer travel.
Vehicles authorized on STQT trails must be road-approved. Dual-purpose motorcycles equipped with license plates are allowed to travel freely, while enduro motorcycles that are not registered for road use are not permitted.
This distinction is essential to comply with the law and ensure the safety of users. The trails are therefore mainly intended for vehicles designed for road use, making them ideal for those who enjoy combining rural exploration, varied landscapes, and the comfort of the road.