If you want to live a quality experience, follow trails that offer you unique scenery and enjoy very high quality accommodation and restaurants, write the name of the Laurentians region on your planning.
“For me, the Laurentians are the most beautiful snowmobiling region in Quebec,” said Fédération des Clubs de Motoneigistes du Québec, Regional Administrator Normand Béchard. We can say that the world of snowmobiling as we know it today was born here. »
“The first club to be registered with a charter was that of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, of which I was once president. The club is over 60 years old. He’s still active and focused on good practice snowmobiling on all fronts. We can think of the quality of the trails and safety. One of the first concerns we have in the region is that snowmobilers feel safe at all costs. This mindset is shared by the 21 clubs that create and maintain the 2400 km of trails that we have to offer. »
“With us, snowmobiling is open to all types of enthusiasts, whether families, couples, individuals and even people who like to have thrills in places where it is safe. »
The area offered to snowmobilers is large.
“Our territory stretches from the city of Laval to the Baskatong Reservoir north of Maniwaki and up to Mont-Laurier, at the gateway to the Outaouais region’s hiking trails. We also have on our territory the famous Petit Train du Nord hiking trail that follows the route of the old railway that connected Montreal to the Laurentians. It allows snowmobilers to travel from Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts to Mont-Laurier in excellent conditions. »
Photo provided by Normand Béchard
Here is an idea of the facilities that outfitters can offer you, such as the Rabaska outfitter here in the Baskatong Reservoir area.
ROTATING DISK
For this expert, his region is truly a leading center in Quebec.
“We are the region in Quebec that, from Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, can open the door to Mauricie, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Lanaudière via the J.-A Ratelle trail, Montérégie, Outaouais, Ontario. An important point to emphasize is that the snowmobile season starts very early here every winter. We are the first to go snowmobiling very often in December because the snow falls early and stays on the ground. »
“However, this year was special due to the warm weather we experienced after the big snowstorm. Normally in the Laurentians it is possible to practice snowmobiling from December 20th. The Petit Train du Nord trail is often among the first trails to open in Quebec. »
The expert explicitly emphasized that the Monts-Valin region is in a class of its own, as this sector benefits from special weather conditions. He also mentioned that its proximity to the Montreal region means that a very large number of snowmobilers prefer his region.
“It is not always possible to start a hike in Laval. Parking spaces are available when you arrive in the Mirabel region. The main hiking trails 3 and 33 start from Mirabel. »
AN EXCEPTIONAL WELCOME
Over time we have developed a very interesting range of services in the region.
“The region is touristic. It has equipped itself with infrastructures able to welcome tourists from Europe and the United States, from Ontario, from all over Canada and of course snowmobilers from Quebec. I believe that we have most of the lodging and restaurant infrastructure that allows snowmobilers to do laps from a day to a week without ever going to the same place.
“We have a large network of outfitters, about twenty, that offer services to snowmobilers. This allows them to stay open all year round and present their products to those who want to come back in summer or autumn. For people who don’t have a snowmobile and want to experience it, we have a good network of rental companies. »
Like many other regions of Quebec, the Laurentians benefit greatly from the economic spin-offs associated with engaging in this winter activity that has been part of our culture for years.
So if you want to discover the Montagne du Diable sector or get in touch with the deer of La Macaza, you can get all the information you need on the website laurentides.com or by calling 450 224-7007 or 1-800-561. 6673.
