This is Québec's premier cabin-to-cabin ski tour in an area often referred to as 'the Switzerland of Québec.' It starts north of Baie St. Paul, which is 120 km (75 miles) northeast of Québec city beside the Parc des Grands-Jardins and ends 100 km (60 miles) farther east at the alpine ski center of Mont Grand-Fonds north of La Malbaie. There are 6 wood stove heated cabins en route each separated by 7 to 21 km (4 - 14 miles) of backcountry skiing in the Charlevoix mountains with magnificent views and beautiful wilderness scenery. The cabins are equipped with propane cooking stoves and lights. You will need a sleeping bag and pad. There is a herd of caribou in the Parc des Grand-Jardins. Hopefully, we will have lots of sunshine to observe the magnificent rocky mountain-like views.
The skiing is not an end in itself. It is the means by which to observe the beautiful views and remarkable scenery of the Charlevoix region. Our supplies will be moved for us each day so we only have to carry a daypack on the trail and won't be eating 'freeze-dried foods' every day. Speed is not important. We are out to have a good healthy outdoor experience.
Season: March 10, 2008 to March 16, 2008
Requirements: Personal sleeping bag and sleeping pad, cross country skis with metal edges half or full length, backcountry skis, telemark touring skis. Skins for skis are mandatory.
Suggested Items: Camera, daypack, water bottle.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Restrictions: Some past backcountry ski experience would be an asset. Participants require previous cross-country ski day trips in hilly country.
Transportation: All inclusive from Ste-Agathe-des-Monts or at the Comfort Inn near Québec City or we can meet you in Baie St. Paul or St. Urbain.
Accommodations: Accommodation in huts along the trail. The huts are equipped with propane lights and stove.
Meal Information: All meals on the ski tour.
Guide Information: Your guide has over 40 years of experience in leading, guiding and outfitting canoe, backpacking and cross-country ski trips for persons of all ages and abilities.
Trip Duration
Price
7 days
$1555.00* per person
*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
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