Trails opened in Lanaudière, Quebec (St-Zenon and more)

[towing]

Hi Guys

Yes, the last snowfalls made posssible to officially lauch the sled season in the north of Lanaudiere this week . Conditions have been reported particularly good in St-Zenon area and Mastigouche wildlife reserve

Also, the Farmers blockade issue have been completely solved today, they come to an agreement with goverment and no more blocking acces to their land so the Quebec trail network will be complete as soon as the snow will permit it.

It's very good news for those of you who plan a trip there on Christmas holidays

I suggest you to follow the progression of the trails opening here on the trail condition section of Lanaudiere web site and check the details in the "notice to users section" :

http://www.lanaudiere.ca/en/theme/snowmobile/conditions

I will report the conditions with a photo-report of my ride this next weekend. Of course, be carefull it's season beginning and the lakes and rivers are not all safe yet.



Alain

Here the official presse relesase:

　
Lanaudière – Snowmobile Country –
announces the opening of its trails!

Rawdon, December 16, 2010 – Winter sports enthusiasts, rest assured that winter is well and truly underway in Lanaudière! Snowmobilers can count on snow-covered trails this weekend in our region! Some 600 kilomètres of trails are already open almost everywhere in Lanaudière, mainly in these sectors:

* Saint-Michel-des-Saints
* Saint-Zénon
* Saint-Donat
* Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci

Visit www.snowmobilecountry.ca for more details about sections of trails that are open.
　
Buy your access permit from snowmobile clubs in Lanaudière

The excellent condition of our snowmobile trails is often due to the hard work of volunteers from local clubs. When you purchase your access permit from a club associated with the trails that you use, you are helping that club to make top-quality trails available to users and visitors.

To get the latest updates on trail conditions so that you can plan your trip, visit www.snowmobilecountry.ca. In just a few clicks, you’ll have information on snowmobile trail conditions (updated regularly), and you can consult our all-new interactive trail map, as well as get weather news and vacation package suggestions.

Tourisme Lanaudière reminds you of the importance of driving with due care and respect. Permission to drive on private property is difficult to conserve, and it represents a privilege for users. Respect for property is a gesture that is highly appreciated. For your safety and that of others, it is important to respect signs and markers along the trails.

Snowmobilers, please be alert and safety-conscious! The lakes of the region are not yet frozen over. Look out for, and read, warning panels indicating whether a waterway is safe or not.

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Source: Andréanne Beaulieu
Tourisme Lanaudière 450 834-2535 / 1 800 363-2788, ext. 223
beaulieu@lanaudiere.ca

 

[quebecmoutainrider]

hey Alain hows it going..good to see you on again. .there are some closures from the farmers..in the la verendrye park..three trails..and one they are trying to cut another trail..check on the fcmq site..and look on the la verrendrye..and see..they say the UPA..said no..unless I read it wrong. .but I m sure I didnt..

this was posted on the club site on the 16...I hope they change it..

 

[towing]

Hi quebecmoutainrider !!!

It is going very well, the farmer blockade have been completely raised last friday (17 dec) so the completed Quebec trail network will be availiable as soon as the snow will permit it.

I did my second ride of the season yesterday in St-Zenon/St-Michel area, very good conditions for this time of the year... 162 miles of pleasure with friends so nice. Have you ben able to start your season yet??

I am at checking my pics and will make a photo-ride report soon...

here a teaser...

Alain

 

[quebecmoutainrider]

hey Alain..what trail is that .I am going tomorrow..was going to go from tremblant..but that area looks great..havent been out much..once..just to try my S.C. and boost is it.. ..lol...as usual your presentation and info..are #1....thanks Alain,great job.....jack