ON THE TRAIL

Begin your ride from
Rivière-du-Loup

  1. Hôtel Universel
  2. Hôtel Levesque
  3. Auberge St-Patrice

Rivière-du-Loup to Rimouski

200 km (124 miles)
  1. Hôtel Rimouski
  2. Hôtel Gouverneur Rimouski
  3. Hôtel l'Empress
  4. Domaine Valga
    (+ 90 km/56 miles)

Rimouski to Matane

130 km (81 miles)
  1. Riôtel Matane

Matane to Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

135 km (84 miles)
  1. Village grande nature Chic-Chocs
    (+10 km / 6.2 miles south of Cap-Chat via the local trail)
  2. Hôtel-Motel Monaco des Monts
  3. Auberge internationale de Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts to Mont-Saint-Pierre

108 km (67 miles)
  1. Hôtel-Motel Mont-Saint-Pierre

Mont Saint-Pierre to Percé

327 km (203 miles)
  1. Hôtel-Motel Fleur de Lys

Percé to New Richmond

247 km (153 miles)
  1. Hôtel Le Francis
  2. Station touristique Pin rouge
  3. Hostellerie Baie-Bleue
    (+ 45 km / 28 miles)

New Richmond to Causapscal

221 km (137 miles)
  1. Linden Tree B&B
  2. Auberge La Coulée douce
  3. Auberge Beauséjour
    (+ 65 km / 40 miles)
  4. Auberge l'Ambassadeur
    (+ 65 km / 40 miles)

Causapscal to Mont-Joli

179 km (111 miles)
  1. Auberge Jacques-Cartier
  2. Motel le Gaspésiana
  3. Auberge "Une Ferme en Gaspésie"
    (- 40 km / 25 miles)

Mont-Joli to Pohénégamook

295 km (183 miles)
  1. Pohénégamook Santé Plein air
  2. Hôtel Château Fraser
    (+ 90 km / 56 miles)

Suggested itinerary:
1,852 km ( 1,151 miles)
Regions:
Bas-Saint-Laurent and Gaspésie


As you follow Trans-Québec trail #5 (TQ5) from Rivière-du-Loup around the Gaspé Peninsula, you will encounter spectacular and breathtaking vistas. From mountains to sea, choose the Gaspé Tour for thrills, chills and heart-pounding excitement all along the way. Gaspésie trails are characterized by one-lane suspension bridges, forest trails and sea trails offering breathtaking scenery. An adventure as close to heaven as a snowmobiler will ever find on earth!

MEMORABLE SIGHTS


For something out of the ordinary, ride the ice bridge from Isle Verte (the village) to Île Verte (the island), an excursion that will take you back in time. You will see the oldest lighthouse of the St. Lawrence River and meet friendly island people.

From Percé, take the trail behind the church and ride up Mt. Sainte-Anne for a fabulous view of the famous Percé Rock, the harbour and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.


From Cap-Chat, ride through the Chic-Choc Mountains, the highest peaks in Southern Québec. The panorama is simply breathtaking. From the village, take the local trail to regional trail #595 and then enjoy a thrilling and unique adventure in this sea of mountains!



Looking for the perfect snowmobiling destination? Québec maritime offers great snow conditions from December to late March or early April, interconnected and well-maintained trails, excellent signage and lots of snowmobile-friendly services and amenities. Most of the suggested accommodations have direct access to groomed trails.


OTHER POSSIBLE RIDES:


THE ST. LAWRENCE TOUR

THE WHITE TRAIL

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