07 – Mauricie / Centre-du-Québec
General Information:
On the North Shore the region is composed of the Laurentians and the Canadian Shield, a region of ancient mountains. The terrain is undulating and is crossed principally by the Saint-Maurice River Valley. On the South Shore, the topography is relatively flat, composed of the Saint-Lawrence River Valley before joining, further to the south, the foothills of the Appalachians. A majority of the trails go through mixed-growth forest on the North Shore and cross plains on the South Shore.
Practical Information:
- Regional network:
Mauricie : 7 clubs (1,955 km of trails)
Centre-du-Québec : 9 clubs (1,269 km of trails) - Main trails:
35 and 65 at Victoriaville
5 at Bécancour
3 at Louiseville
63 at Trois-Rivières
63 & 83 in Haute-Mauricie
350, 355 et 360 on the North Shore
525 andt 532 on the South Shore - Accommodation accessible from the trail:
2, 500 rooms - Snow conditions:
On the North Shore of the Saint-Lawrence; from mid-December (sometimes earlier in the La Tuque region) to the end of March in the La Tuque region
On the South Shore: from the end of December to the begining of March.
Location:
Principal cities: On the north shore (Mauricie) :Trois-Rivières – Louiseville – Shawinigan – Grand-Mère – La Tuque. On the south shore (Centre-du-Québec) :Victoriaville – Drummondville – Bécancour – Nicolet – Plessisville
Attractions:
- Channel fishing at Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade (trail 351)
- Mauricie National Park and Saint-Maurice wildlife reserves (no access by snowmobile)
- Mastigouche wildlife reserve (trails 23 and 360)
- The outfitters of Clova, Parent and La Tuque (trail 83)
- The Atikamekw Reserve of Wemotaci (trail 83)
- Gouin Reservoir (trail 83)
- Saint-Maurice river (local trail M19)
- River Bulstrode overpass (trail 65)
- Lake William view (regional trail acces via trail 25)
From the region:
- Lanaudière to the west (trails 3, 63, 23, 360, 350 and 349)
- Abitibi to the northwest (trail 83)
- Québec City/Charlevoix to the east (trails 3, 23, 302 and 353)
- Lac-Saint-Jean to the northeast (trail 73 and 355)
On the South Shore :
- Montérégie to the west (trail 5)
- Cantons-de-l'Est to the south (trails 45, 521 and 525)
- Chaudière-Appalaches to the east (trails 5, 35, 65, 531, 533 and 538)
Links:
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ASSOCIATION TOURISTIQUE RÉGIONALE DE LA MAURICIE 1882, rue Cascade (Case postale 100) Phone : 819 536-3334 ou 1 800 567-7603 |
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ASSOCIATION TOURISTIQUE RÉGIONALE CENTRE-DU-QUEBEC 25, rue Saint-Jacques Est, C.P. 2030, Phone : 819 364-7177 ou 1 888 816-4007 |
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Secure Hotels
| MANOIR DU LAC WILLIAM, Saint-Ferdinand
(800) 428-9188 - (418) 428-9188 Combine your pleasures during your stay at Manoir du Lac William. Enjoy a delicious meal, enjoy outdoor activities and relax in our relaxation spa area and in our Nordic baths. Rates: Package includes: 1 night’s accommodation in a regular room, 1 American breakfast, 1 5 course table d’hôte dinner, tips on meals, access to the Nordic baths area, access to the free heated garage and activities on site. |
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| AUBERGE DES LITS, La Tuque
(819) 523-0000 Nice 12 room inn located in the heart of downtown La Tuque. Are you an outdoor enthusiast? The snowmobile trail passes right by the Inn! The sliding centers (cross-country skiing, downhill skiing), arena, snowshoeing trails, bicycle path, hiking are less than 10 minutes from the Inn. Rates (tx not included): |
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| POURVOIRIE DU LAC BLANC, Saint-Alexis-des-Monts
(819) 265-4242 The White Lake Outfitter offers you a site where nature, pleasure and comfort are our trademarks. Our dynamic team awaits you all season long! Rates: Our package includes one night's lodging (in an inn room), 1 three-course table d'hôte dinner, 1 breakfast, access to the aquatic center (heated pool, whirlpool) and access to seasonal equipment (snowshoes, skates, cross-country skiing and snow tubing). Rates before taxes. |
POURVOIRIE BARRAGE GOUIN & MAGNAN , La Tuque
819-666-2332 1-877-720-8900
Rates:
Double occ. 175.00$/pers.
Dinner, accommodation, breakfast