Voilà, si vous avez un peu de temps pour me répondre, merci d'avance
Québec: la Gaspésie en motoneige
by 74philippe
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
je souhaite partir 12j au Quebec en février du 17 au 29, durant ce séjour je souhaite m'organiser 4 à 5 jour de moto neige en Gaspesie. Je recherche des infos sur : le meilleur emplacement de départ pour louer les motos des noms de loueurs avec du bon matériel le budget qu'il faut prévoir les lieus ou évènements à ne pas manquer
Voilà, si vous avez un peu de temps pour me répondre, merci d'avance
Voilà, si vous avez un peu de temps pour me répondre, merci d'avance
Bonjour,
De mon point de vue, l'un des meilleurs points de départ pour faire de la motoneige en Gaspésie est Amqui. Le loueur local est André Hallé - www.andrehalle.com.
Tarifs : ils sont négociables. Pour ma part, je n'ai jamais payé plus de 200 Cad/jour pour un modèle 600 CC 2 temps d'environ 120 CV. Ce prix intègre : le skidoo l'équipement complet (Bottes, salopette, blouson, mitaines, casque) l'assurance (attention aux franchises qui sont très élevées et qui incitent donc à la prudence) le pass d'accès aux sentiers les taxes
Carte des sentiers :
On peut en obtenir une gratuitement sur le site suivant.http://www.tourisme-gaspesie.com/publications.html
Ne pas tarder car les délais d'envoi sont quelquefois longs (J'en ai une à ta disposition si tu le souhaites).
A voir : tout !!! C'est un maudit beau coin comme disent les québecois !
Finance : j'organise chaque année un raid en motoneige avec des amis. 10 jours au total dont 7 totalement consacrés à la motoneige (kilométrage supérieur à 2000 km). Notre budget s'élève à 2300 € par personne. Il comprend : Les vols au départ de Paris Les transferts La location des machines et des équipements L'huile et le carburant (Compter 17 à 24 l/100km pour le modèle 600 CC évoqué plus haut !) L'hébergement et la nourriture
Nous ne prenons jamais de guide.
Je suis déjà allé deux fois en Gaspésie (2007 et 2004). Les conditions météorologiques y sont très particulières et nécessitent une bonne expérience.
Je me tiens à ta disposition pour t'en dire plus, sur ma messagerie privée éventuellement.
Attention, le skidoo au Québec peut génèrer des addictions sévères...😉
A se voir sur les trails ?
Amicalement
Quelques sites utiles : www.motoneigeauquebec.com - Forum incontournable. www.fcmq.qc.ca - Surtout pour l'état des sentiers. www.meteomedia.com - Seules les prévisions à court terme sont réalistes.
Autres discussions sur le sujet : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=588232;#588232 Presque tout sur la motoneige au Québec. http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=1276966;#1276966 Des photos de Gaspésie en hiver. http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=596340;#596340 Une série de photos prises en 2006
De mon point de vue, l'un des meilleurs points de départ pour faire de la motoneige en Gaspésie est Amqui. Le loueur local est André Hallé - www.andrehalle.com.
Tarifs : ils sont négociables. Pour ma part, je n'ai jamais payé plus de 200 Cad/jour pour un modèle 600 CC 2 temps d'environ 120 CV. Ce prix intègre : le skidoo l'équipement complet (Bottes, salopette, blouson, mitaines, casque) l'assurance (attention aux franchises qui sont très élevées et qui incitent donc à la prudence) le pass d'accès aux sentiers les taxes
Carte des sentiers :
On peut en obtenir une gratuitement sur le site suivant.http://www.tourisme-gaspesie.com/publications.html
Ne pas tarder car les délais d'envoi sont quelquefois longs (J'en ai une à ta disposition si tu le souhaites).
A voir : tout !!! C'est un maudit beau coin comme disent les québecois !
Finance : j'organise chaque année un raid en motoneige avec des amis. 10 jours au total dont 7 totalement consacrés à la motoneige (kilométrage supérieur à 2000 km). Notre budget s'élève à 2300 € par personne. Il comprend : Les vols au départ de Paris Les transferts La location des machines et des équipements L'huile et le carburant (Compter 17 à 24 l/100km pour le modèle 600 CC évoqué plus haut !) L'hébergement et la nourriture
Nous ne prenons jamais de guide.
Je suis déjà allé deux fois en Gaspésie (2007 et 2004). Les conditions météorologiques y sont très particulières et nécessitent une bonne expérience.
Je me tiens à ta disposition pour t'en dire plus, sur ma messagerie privée éventuellement.
Attention, le skidoo au Québec peut génèrer des addictions sévères...😉
A se voir sur les trails ?
Amicalement
Quelques sites utiles : www.motoneigeauquebec.com - Forum incontournable. www.fcmq.qc.ca - Surtout pour l'état des sentiers. www.meteomedia.com - Seules les prévisions à court terme sont réalistes.
Autres discussions sur le sujet : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=588232;#588232 Presque tout sur la motoneige au Québec. http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=1276966;#1276966 Des photos de Gaspésie en hiver. http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=596340;#596340 Une série de photos prises en 2006
Quand le sage montre la Lune, l'imbécile regarde le doigt.
En complément à mon précédent message, voici un lien vers d'autres centres de location situés en Gaspésie :
http://www.explorezlequebec.com/index.php?page=lieu&lieu=1711&activite=277&lang=fr&
Il est d'usage que ces professionnels fournissent des modèles de l'année.
Je n'ai jamais utilisé leurs services, étant toujours parti vers la Gaspésie en partant de Montmagny, dans la région Chaudière Appalaches ( www.performancegp.ca )
110 CAD en taxi depuis l'aéroport Jean Lesage et un motel situé juste en face du loueur - www.hotelmotel232.com
http://www.explorezlequebec.com/index.php?page=lieu&lieu=1711&activite=277&lang=fr&
Il est d'usage que ces professionnels fournissent des modèles de l'année.
Je n'ai jamais utilisé leurs services, étant toujours parti vers la Gaspésie en partant de Montmagny, dans la région Chaudière Appalaches ( www.performancegp.ca )
110 CAD en taxi depuis l'aéroport Jean Lesage et un motel situé juste en face du loueur - www.hotelmotel232.com
Quand le sage montre la Lune, l'imbécile regarde le doigt.
Merci beaucoup pour tes réponses, je vais regarder un peu et certainement te poser d autres questions, mais merci encore pour tes réponses
Pour l'instant, je pense faire le voyage en train depuis montreal de nuit et partir en moto depuis Amqui.
Question : depuis cette ville, quel circuit peux tu me conseiller, nous devons arrivé le 19/02 à 6h, si nous pouvons prendre les moto neige en début de matinée, je voudrais passé 5 jours de moto, le 19, 20, 21, 22, et la journée du 23, le train, repart d'Amqui à 23h, soit une possibilité de 5 j de moto neige.
Notre niveau en motoneige est faible 4 à 5 fois en montagne et pas plus de 2h à chaque fois mais nous sommes de la montagne est très sportif, un ami d'enfance me dit que lui et sa copine arrivait à faire entre 200 et 300 km par jour.
Quand pense tu ?
Ah oui, pour le repas du midi, vous mangiez comment : restau /station service/ pic nic ?
Y a t il une obligation de réserver les hotels ? ou l'on peut prendre le risque de chercher sur place ?
Enore merci pour tes réponses
philippe
Enore merci pour tes réponses
philippe
Bonjour Philippe,
Il en est de l'hiver québecois comme de l'océan et de la haute montagne. Ils inspirent tous les trois l'humilité. Même débutant, un pilote jeune et sportif peut parfaitement faire 200 à 300 km/jour (J'ai dû parcourir 400 km une fois), sauf si la météo en décide autrement. Tout particulièrement en Gaspésie où il peut tomber un mètre de neige en 24 heures et où les vents violents font quelquefois disparaître les sentiers... Il ne faut donc pas trop planifier.
Si les conditions climatiques sont bonnes, on peut faire le tour complet de cette région au départ d'Amqui par le Trans Québec N°5 (TQ5) en 5 jours*. Dans le cas contraire, il y a deux transversales qui réduisent ce circuit : Sentier 595 entre New Richmond et Saint Paulin avec une halte obligatoire au Relais de la Cache, au moins pour le carburant. http://www.lacache.net/relais.htm Sentier 597 entre Chandler et Saint Maxime du Mont Louis avec arrêt essence à Murdochville.
Pour les repas, je n'ai jamais picniqué. Si on est pas passionné de gastronomie, le plus sympa est de s'arréter dans les relais motoneigistes situés au bord des sentiers et tenus par les bénévoles des clubs qui les entretiennent. On s'y restaure pour un prix dérisoire dans une ambiance très axée "skidoo". C'est aussi une excellente source d'informations.
Autrement, on peut se rendre dans les restaurants traditionnels en suivant les indications fournies par les panneaux publicitaires implantés à l'abord des villes.
Hébergement : tout dépend du nombre que l'on est et du chemin que l'on emprunte. Si l'on veut dormir au Relais de la Cache (voir plus haut) par exemple, il est prudent de réserver car c'est le seul motel à 120km à la ronde... De mon point de vue, si une réservation doit être envisagée, elle peut se faire la veille par téléphone. A ce sujet, nos mobiles ne fonctionnent que très rarement dans la Belle Province, faute d'un réseau d'antennes suffisamment dense .
A ton service.
Barzaz
P.S : une moto peut être délivrée dès l'ouverture du centre de location chez qui elle a été réservée. Je t'invite à te faire montrer comment changer la courroie de transmission avant de partir. Les 5 minutes perdues au départ peuvent te faire gagner beaucoup de temps par la suite...
* Attention, je crois qu'André Hallé impose un maximum de 200 km/jour (ou 1000 km pour 5 jours) pour la location de ses motoneiges. A vérifier.
Il en est de l'hiver québecois comme de l'océan et de la haute montagne. Ils inspirent tous les trois l'humilité. Même débutant, un pilote jeune et sportif peut parfaitement faire 200 à 300 km/jour (J'ai dû parcourir 400 km une fois), sauf si la météo en décide autrement. Tout particulièrement en Gaspésie où il peut tomber un mètre de neige en 24 heures et où les vents violents font quelquefois disparaître les sentiers... Il ne faut donc pas trop planifier.
Si les conditions climatiques sont bonnes, on peut faire le tour complet de cette région au départ d'Amqui par le Trans Québec N°5 (TQ5) en 5 jours*. Dans le cas contraire, il y a deux transversales qui réduisent ce circuit : Sentier 595 entre New Richmond et Saint Paulin avec une halte obligatoire au Relais de la Cache, au moins pour le carburant. http://www.lacache.net/relais.htm Sentier 597 entre Chandler et Saint Maxime du Mont Louis avec arrêt essence à Murdochville.
Pour les repas, je n'ai jamais picniqué. Si on est pas passionné de gastronomie, le plus sympa est de s'arréter dans les relais motoneigistes situés au bord des sentiers et tenus par les bénévoles des clubs qui les entretiennent. On s'y restaure pour un prix dérisoire dans une ambiance très axée "skidoo". C'est aussi une excellente source d'informations.
Autrement, on peut se rendre dans les restaurants traditionnels en suivant les indications fournies par les panneaux publicitaires implantés à l'abord des villes.
Hébergement : tout dépend du nombre que l'on est et du chemin que l'on emprunte. Si l'on veut dormir au Relais de la Cache (voir plus haut) par exemple, il est prudent de réserver car c'est le seul motel à 120km à la ronde... De mon point de vue, si une réservation doit être envisagée, elle peut se faire la veille par téléphone. A ce sujet, nos mobiles ne fonctionnent que très rarement dans la Belle Province, faute d'un réseau d'antennes suffisamment dense .
A ton service.
Barzaz
P.S : une moto peut être délivrée dès l'ouverture du centre de location chez qui elle a été réservée. Je t'invite à te faire montrer comment changer la courroie de transmission avant de partir. Les 5 minutes perdues au départ peuvent te faire gagner beaucoup de temps par la suite...
* Attention, je crois qu'André Hallé impose un maximum de 200 km/jour (ou 1000 km pour 5 jours) pour la location de ses motoneiges. A vérifier.
Quand le sage montre la Lune, l'imbécile regarde le doigt.
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Thanks in advance!
I’m heading back to Montreal in early November after several years away. I’m so excited! I won’t be staying long, but I’ll have time to wander and explore.
I’d love to get your recommendations for great things to eat—restaurants, bakeries, all kinds of food. I’m open to all your suggestions and addresses. I’ll definitely hit up the market. And eat bagels, of course.
I’ll probably stay in the Quartier des Spectacles, but I’ll definitely be getting around the city.
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to spend at least 3 weeks on the Côte Nord all the way to Natashquan to see the whales. I’m torn between renting a van or finding accommodations.
For the van, it’s hard to find one in Quebec City—most rentals start in Montreal... plus the prices are pretty high.
For accommodations, there aren’t many towns, so there aren’t a lot of options on Booking, for example. Do you have any leads, websites, or addresses to help me find some?
Thanks for any info you can share!
Isabelle
We’re heading out for 3 weeks and just bought our flight tickets;
3 days in Montreal
2 days in La Mauricie Park
drive down Route 155 to Lac Saint-Jean
2 days in Tadoussac
ferry to Gaspésie—planning to stay 6/7 days there
Charlevoix region for 3 days
Quebec City for 2 days
Back to Montreal
If you’ve got any great tips, I’d love to hear them—accommodation, activities (seaplane, bears, whales), parks. We’re traveling with our kids, aged 20 and 23,
If you’ve got any great tips, I’d love to hear them—accommodation, activities (seaplane, bears, whales), parks. We’re traveling with our kids, aged 20 and 23,
Hi there,
I’ve got a bit of a weird request , but you never know...
I’m currently traveling—we left Tadoussac this morning and are in Rimouski for 2 nights. We’re then heading down the Bas-Saint-Laurent and will be in Montreal on Tuesday. We fly back to Belgium on Friday.
I left 7 sweaters/T-shirts in Tadoussac 😕. Would anyone happen to be going there this weekend and then heading back to Montreal? To pick them up and meet me somewhere?
I’m also looking into other solutions.
Have a great evening! !
I’ve got a bit of a weird request , but you never know...
I’m currently traveling—we left Tadoussac this morning and are in Rimouski for 2 nights. We’re then heading down the Bas-Saint-Laurent and will be in Montreal on Tuesday. We fly back to Belgium on Friday.
I left 7 sweaters/T-shirts in Tadoussac 😕. Would anyone happen to be going there this weekend and then heading back to Montreal? To pick them up and meet me somewhere?
I’m also looking into other solutions.
Have a great evening! !
Hello,
We’re heading to Quebec in just over a week to meet up with our son, a young adult on a Working Holiday Visa who’s been there for nearly a year 🙂🙂🙂 and I still have a few questions:
1) We’re starting with 3 nights near Shawinigan (Lac à la Tortue). The day after we arrive, we’ll have a relaxed day with one or two activities (sugar shack in St-Mathieu-du-Parc? A seaplane ride?). Any other suggestions? (Besides Parc de la Mauricie, which we’ll visit the next day.)
2) Then, we’ll head to Quebec City via the Chemin du Roy, where we’ll spend 3 nights, followed by a scenic drive to La Malbaie. We’ll be staying in St-Aimé-des-Lacs near Hautes-Gorges de la Malbaie National Park for another 3 nights. One day will be dedicated to hiking in the park—likely the Acropole des Draveurs for our son, and the Riverain trail plus two shorter walks for my husband and me, since he can’t use hiking poles. So, I’m unsure about the second day: should we go back to the park for the cruise, or do something else nearby? Any suggestions?
3) After St-Aimé-des-Lacs, we’ll spend 3 nights in Tadoussac. We’ll definitely stop at Port-au-Persil, but since the drive isn’t too long, we’ll arrive pretty quickly (I think you say "rendu" here 😉). I was thinking of exploring Tadoussac that day, doing the Pointe de l’Islet trail, the Estuary trail, and the Dunes lookout. The second day, we’d head toward Les Bergeronnes and Les Escoumins to visit the interpretation center and take a Zodiac cruise. I was considering Neptune because they offer covered boats. Any other options? And on the third day, we’d go to Sainte-Rose-du-Nord via the Saguenay Fjord National Park’s Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector to hike part of the "Le Fjord" trail from the Beluga Observation Center. I’m aware this trail requires a park access fee. However, I just realized that the trails we planned for the first day (Estuary and Pointe de l’Islet) are also part of the Tadoussac sector of the park. Do we need to pay the access fee (10.10 CAD) for these two short trails? If so, it might make sense to do them on the third day. In that case, can we pay the fee in Tadoussac, then head to the Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector and use the same ticket?
Feel free to share any thoughts or suggestions!
Claire
We’re heading to Quebec in just over a week to meet up with our son, a young adult on a Working Holiday Visa who’s been there for nearly a year 🙂🙂🙂 and I still have a few questions:
1) We’re starting with 3 nights near Shawinigan (Lac à la Tortue). The day after we arrive, we’ll have a relaxed day with one or two activities (sugar shack in St-Mathieu-du-Parc? A seaplane ride?). Any other suggestions? (Besides Parc de la Mauricie, which we’ll visit the next day.)
2) Then, we’ll head to Quebec City via the Chemin du Roy, where we’ll spend 3 nights, followed by a scenic drive to La Malbaie. We’ll be staying in St-Aimé-des-Lacs near Hautes-Gorges de la Malbaie National Park for another 3 nights. One day will be dedicated to hiking in the park—likely the Acropole des Draveurs for our son, and the Riverain trail plus two shorter walks for my husband and me, since he can’t use hiking poles. So, I’m unsure about the second day: should we go back to the park for the cruise, or do something else nearby? Any suggestions?
3) After St-Aimé-des-Lacs, we’ll spend 3 nights in Tadoussac. We’ll definitely stop at Port-au-Persil, but since the drive isn’t too long, we’ll arrive pretty quickly (I think you say "rendu" here 😉). I was thinking of exploring Tadoussac that day, doing the Pointe de l’Islet trail, the Estuary trail, and the Dunes lookout. The second day, we’d head toward Les Bergeronnes and Les Escoumins to visit the interpretation center and take a Zodiac cruise. I was considering Neptune because they offer covered boats. Any other options? And on the third day, we’d go to Sainte-Rose-du-Nord via the Saguenay Fjord National Park’s Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector to hike part of the "Le Fjord" trail from the Beluga Observation Center. I’m aware this trail requires a park access fee. However, I just realized that the trails we planned for the first day (Estuary and Pointe de l’Islet) are also part of the Tadoussac sector of the park. Do we need to pay the access fee (10.10 CAD) for these two short trails? If so, it might make sense to do them on the third day. In that case, can we pay the fee in Tadoussac, then head to the Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector and use the same ticket?
Feel free to share any thoughts or suggestions!
Claire
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip with our two kids to see whales this summer in Canada. We’ve got two options: Tadoussac or the Bay of Fundy in Saint Andrews. We’ll be there at the end of July.
Could you let me know if one spot is better than the other? Especially in terms of how likely we are to actually see the whales.
Thanks in advance, and have a great day!
Bruno
Hi everyone! We’re nearing the end of our trip and have 3 nights in Quebec City. What are your must-try spots for a good poutine? Our previous attempts haven’t gone well, and where’s the best place to buy souvenirs that actually scream "Quebec"? Also, what are your top picks for sights and walks? We’re thinking Old Quebec, Lévis, and Montmorency Falls. We’ll be there for 3 nights but only have 2 full days. Thanks in advance for your ideas!
Hello,
We (a couple aged 60 and 66) are arriving in Montreal on 09/21 to meet up with our son (on a working holiday). Our original plan was to spend the first 3 nights near Parc de la Mauricie, then 3 nights in Quebec City, and the following 3 near Parc des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Malbaie. The 2 days we’d planned in each park were supposed to be for hiking (including the Acropole des Draveurs) and canoeing if possible.
The issue is that I’ve recently developed frozen shoulder (capsulitis😕), and I likely won’t have recovered by the time we leave. So, we’re scrapping hikes with significant elevation gain, trekking poles, or any risk of falling.
My question is: which hikes of 10–15 km max on easy terrain with beautiful views would you recommend? (We’ll be there in late September, hoping to catch the fall colors already!). For this type of hike, would it be better to swap Parc de la Mauricie for Réserve faunique des Laurentides, Parc de la Jacques-Cartier, or is Mauricie still okay? And should we replace Parc des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Malbaie with Parc des Grands-Jardins?
Are there spots easier than others for canoeing (I could get in the canoe with my son, but he’d be the only one paddling—I’m light, and he’s strong, but I don’t want to overdo it 😉). Or maybe pedal boats, if that’s still an option this season?
Thanks for your advice after these unexpected changes of plans.
Claire
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone has ever rented a car from Hertz at Montréal-Trudeau Airport using a debit card. Thanks in advance
I was wondering if anyone has ever rented a car from Hertz at Montréal-Trudeau Airport using a debit card. Thanks in advance
Hi everyone,
If I want to take a seaplane tour... is it necessarily around Mauricie, or do you have other spots to recommend? If I want to see whales... it's around Grandes-Bergeronnes from land. If I want to see belugas... it's around Baie-Sainte-Catherine. If I want to see seals... where is it? If I want to see moose... it's in Gaspésie. If I want to see bears... it's around Saint-Jean-des-Piles on the banks of the St. Maurice River. If I want to visit the Museum of First Peoples' Civilizations... where is it? If I want to go canoeing... it's around Lac de la Mauricie or Mont-Tremblant. If I want to see a beautiful waterfall, it's Montmorency Falls. If I want to eat the best poutine, where is it?
Just to remind you, my round trip is: Montreal – Mauricie – Lac Saint-Jean – Tadoussac – Gaspésie – Charlevoix – Quebec City... but I'm really hesitating between Montreal, Mauricie, Charlevoix, Quebec City, the Saguenay Fjord, Lac Saint-Jean, Tadoussac, the Gaspésie ferry, and back to Montreal.
Thank you for your valuable tips—I’m taking notes! If you have other suggestions, as well as restaurants and accommodations along the way, I’d really appreciate it!
If I want to take a seaplane tour... is it necessarily around Mauricie, or do you have other spots to recommend? If I want to see whales... it's around Grandes-Bergeronnes from land. If I want to see belugas... it's around Baie-Sainte-Catherine. If I want to see seals... where is it? If I want to see moose... it's in Gaspésie. If I want to see bears... it's around Saint-Jean-des-Piles on the banks of the St. Maurice River. If I want to visit the Museum of First Peoples' Civilizations... where is it? If I want to go canoeing... it's around Lac de la Mauricie or Mont-Tremblant. If I want to see a beautiful waterfall, it's Montmorency Falls. If I want to eat the best poutine, where is it?
Just to remind you, my round trip is: Montreal – Mauricie – Lac Saint-Jean – Tadoussac – Gaspésie – Charlevoix – Quebec City... but I'm really hesitating between Montreal, Mauricie, Charlevoix, Quebec City, the Saguenay Fjord, Lac Saint-Jean, Tadoussac, the Gaspésie ferry, and back to Montreal.
Thank you for your valuable tips—I’m taking notes! If you have other suggestions, as well as restaurants and accommodations along the way, I’d really appreciate it!
Hi everyone,
I’d like to rent a car in Montreal on July 21st but return it in New York on the 28th.
I’ve checked all the rental companies and used comparison sites, but it doesn’t seem possible.
Does anyone know how I can make this work? It seems really weird that you can’t rent a car in Canada and return it in the US... 😐
Thanks so much in advance for your help! 🙂
I’d like to rent a car in Montreal on July 21st but return it in New York on the 28th.
I’ve checked all the rental companies and used comparison sites, but it doesn’t seem possible.
Does anyone know how I can make this work? It seems really weird that you can’t rent a car in Canada and return it in the US... 😐
Thanks so much in advance for your help! 🙂
Hello,
We’ll be arriving in Montreal on Sunday, September 21st for a Quebec road trip. Do you have any car rental agencies to recommend (or avoid)? A favorite search engine? Are all agencies open on Sundays? Should we book the car in advance? And finally, is there still a Voyage Forum discount code with Hertz, like there used to be? I know, that’s a lot of questions , thanks for answering them! 🙂
Claire