The Grand Raid of the Fjord Snowmobiling Tour

During this fabulous winter adventure, you will conquer, while riding a powerful snowmobile, the extraordinary wild territories that the Mauricie, Lac-Saint-Jean, Saguenay and Laurentian Wildlife Reserve regions feature. An expedition intended for those looking for an intense experience. Among other things, you will have the opportunity to discover a majestic fjord, some dramatic nordic sceneries and the immensity of the Mauricie's back country. To crown it all, you will be invited for a visit at the legendary Ice Hotel!

Day 1 - Montreal / Mauricie
Arrival and shuttle from the airport to the Auberge Mattawin.

Day 2 - Mauricie / High-Mauricie (192 km)
Explanation of safety guidelines, technical advices and initial training. You leave by snowmobile at morning's end for an adventure during which you'll travel through the astonishing protected areas of the Mauricie region. The Canadian cliché of the wild forests sparkled with isolated lakes becomes a reality here! Dinner and night at the Pourvoirie Domaine Lac-Édouard.

Day 3 - High-Mauricie / Saguenay (196 km)
The first part of this exciting day will allow you to travel at high speed through a pristine forest territory. Depending on the rhythm of the group, we might then make a stop on the shores of the majestic Lac-Saint-Jean wich looks like a white desert in winter. At this point, you will be back in the civilization as several quaint villages are built around the lake. We will then continue on towards the south shore of the Saguenay River where we will stay in a magnificent setting near the fjord. If the weather and the time allow it, we might even live the exhilirating experience of a ride on the frozen waters of the fjord! Dinner and night at the Auberge des battures.

Day 4 - Saguenay / Laurentian Wildlife Reserve (195 km)
In the morning, the adventure continues on across the maze of mountains an valleys which charactarized the Laurentian Wildlife Reserve. Dinner and night in the heart of the Reserve at the Auberge l'Étape.

Day 5 - Laurentian Wildlife Reserve / Portneuf region (188 km)
Continue on across a magnificent wild territory where endless pine forests are followed by spectacular snow caped mountains and peaceful valleys where frozen rivers are laying. Due to its high elevation and its micro-climate, this wildlife reserve is famous for the abundance of its snow precipitations. Dinner and night at the Auberge Roquemont.

Day 6 - Portneuf region / Mauricie / Montreal (179 km)
In the morning, you will be invited for a visit of the legendary Ice Hotel. You will then head back towards the Adventure Center while riding along the panoramic trails of the Mauricie region. Back at the adventure center at the end of the day, you'll take advantage of a farewell dinner before the transfer to Montreal. Night at the Travelodge.

Day 7 - Montreal
Those who returned to Montreal the night before will take advantage of some free time to discover the city before the airport transfer.