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Monts Groulx snowmobile loop
Québec's most accessible alpine tundra, two trail-days from Baie-Comeau.
- Distance
- 360 km
- Duration
- 2 days
- Start
- Baie-Comeau
- Level
- Intermediate-advanced
Highlights
- Uapishka reserve summits
- Tundra and boreal forest
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Climb to the Groulx
Climb via the Trans-Québec then approach the massif. Night in a shelter or back at the lodge.
200 km - 2
Day 2 — Ridges and return
Explore the open sectors then descend toward the river.
160 km
Fuel and relays
- ⛽Baie-Comeau (start)
- ⛽Manic-5 relay
Tips
- ›Alpine weather changes fast: start early.
- ›Respect the Uapishka biodiversity reserve.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a guide for the Monts Groulx?+
Recommended off marked trails: the tundra can be disorienting in bad weather.