Just reading over the updates for this season. One interesting point. Grooming info doesn’t show up on closed trails this year. Having been involved in grooming operations I tend to agree with this plan. Some trails can take a few passes before they are safe for general use. That said big caveat is this puts the onus on the clubs to open and close their trails on the map in a timely manner. That has been less than perfect in years past. Will be interesting to see how it plays out.

The 2025/26 app seems much improved

I have not been able to find the satellite view on the new version. Am I missing something. Overall I find it better then the last version.

13 hours ago, smclelan said:

I have not been able to find the satellite view on the new version. Am I missing something. Overall I find it better then the last version.

I see it is available on the online version bottom right.

Here is my full screen

I get the bottom toolbar if I turn my tablet.

On 10/25/2025 at 8:44 PM, smclelan said:

I have not been able to find the satellite view on the new version. Am I missing something. Overall I find it better then the last version.

It's not available on the phone app .... you have to use a tablet or laptop and link through to the FCMQ website version:
https://fcmq.fcmqapi.ca/#/map

Is anyone have trouble routing from Lebel Quevillion to Chibougamau? It keep routing me south on the 83 then north from La Dore

6 hours ago, smclelan said:

Is anyone have trouble routing from Lebel Quevillion to Chibougamau? It keep routing me south on the 83 then north from La Dore

I just tried it, and it does the same..

15 hours ago, smclelan said:

Is anyone have trouble routing from Lebel Quevillion to Chibougamau? It keep routing me south on the 83 then north from La Dore

Didn't they have some of the trail between Quevillion and Chibougamau closed last season for logging? If so maybe a continuation or not updated from last year yet.

Could be that, I don't see a break in the trail.

More bridges?

From last year

They have found another bridge not conforming to standards. That makes 2 that need replacing or major repairs.

The first bridge with the one lane action was apparently never okayed for use by the MRNF(minister resource natural faune) they have the final say in the park up there not the MTQ, minister transport 

people are still going to pass through this trail for sure it just won’t be maintained and if something happens well then… too bad for you on a closed trail. 

I am sure you are correct Iceman. Why would FCMQ not have these areas shown in red, as closed. Makes things more difficult for riders trying to plan winter rides.

I agree maybe they are working on a solution

Voila

7 hours ago, markusvt said:

Wow, they take their rerouting seriously up there, they even installed a base coat of snow!

The Quebec Federation of Snowmobile Clubs has decided to make significant changes to the interactive map and iMotoneige.

According to officials, the goal of these changes is to make life easier for snowmobilers.

From now on, snowmobilers will be able to see the location of groomers on open trails only.

But the main change is that there will no longer be traditional trail conditions.

These are being replaced by trail status, which will be indicated as open or closed," explains Alain Laliberté, geomatics specialist at the Quebec Federation of Snowmobile Clubs.

There were several reasons for this significant change.

"We wanted to give clubs more control over the management of their data.

Trail conditions were rather arbitrary depending on the person in charge.

They could change quickly during the course of a single day.

We are eliminating an intermediary for faster management of updates.

The processing time also caused frustration and confusion among snowmobilers.

Clubs could announce on their social media that their trails were in good condition, but there was a delay before the information appeared on the interactive map."

THE ROLE OF THE CLUBS

The specialist explains that managing conditions was becoming increasingly demanding.

"It's important to understand that we've had slower starts to the season in recent years.

The season no longer begins with cold weather and snow that stays on the ground for a long time.

It was becoming very difficult to keep trail conditions up to date.

Clubs will have to do their own updates."

The Federation has simplified the task for clubs.

"With the trail status being open or closed, it becomes simpler for them.

We have provided them with tools to make their job easier with alerts from drop-down menus.

They will be able to quickly report problems such as a river that is not frozen, for example.

Also, when the trails are closed, the groomers will no longer appear.

Control will be better and the information that circulates will be accurate."

IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

FCMQ leaders have also improved the performance of the iMotoneige app and interactive map.

"Snowmobilers will be able to count on automatic updates in the future.

Clubs will also have better technological tools.

At the last convention, we presented the project to them and explained the tools they will be able to use to do so.

They were happy with these new features."

Since last year, safety terminals have been installed.

These terminals come from Public Safety.

They are installed throughout Quebec.

Information is written on them, such as the coordinates of the sign in question.

If people are in distress, they can contact emergency services and give their location.

I selected all the terminals and indicated those that are less than 500 meters from the trails.

For snowmobilers, they appear on the interactive map.

These terminals are installed by the government. "

SAFE HOTELS

For more than two decades, the Safe Hotels program has been designed to give you peace of mind when traveling.

"To be eligible for this program, accommodations must offer at least one security measure," explains Michel Garneau, editor-in-chief of Motoneige Québec magazine.

This can mean access to a locked garage or enclosure, providing a chain free of charge, having a camera system, or having a security guard service.

For a list of secure hotels, visit:

www.fcmq.qc.ca/motoneigistes/planifier-sortie-motoneige-quebec/hotels-securitaire.