Is any prior snowmobiling experience required?

No prior snowmobiling experience is needed; the guide provides instruction and support throughout the tour.

What is included in the tour package?

The package includes a guided snowmobile tour, lunch featuring Quebecois cuisine, fuel, cold-weather gear, insurance, and mechanical assistance.

What is the minimum age to participate?

Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license; passengers can be as young as 8 years old.

What should I bring with me?

Bring your valid driver’s license if driving, dress in moisture-wicking layers, and pack sunglasses or goggles for eye protection.

How cold can it get, and how is cold-weather protection handled?

Temperatures can be very low; the tour provides thermal coveralls, jackets, gloves, and boots to keep you warm.

Where is the meeting point for the tour?

The meeting point is at Chalets Villégiature et Pourvoirie Daaquam near Saint-Just-de-Bretenières, Québec.

Explore Quebec’s Winter Wilderness: Guided 160 km Snowmobile Tour at Le Mont Bonnet | Guided Tour | Snowmobile

Experience the thrill of Quebec’s winter backcountry with the Randonnée en motoneige guidée at Le Mont Bonnet, a full-day snowmobile adventure that covers approximately 160 kilometers of pristine snowy terrain. Located near Saint-Just-de-Bretenières in Québec, this guided excursion is tailored for all skill levels including beginners, making it an accessible yet exhilarating way to explore the remarkable Parc des Appalaches and the iconic Mont Bonnet.

Set out from the well-equipped Chalets Villégiature et Pourvoirie Daaquam, where your guide—an officially certified VHR professional—will outfit you with a powerful BRP Ski-Doo Grand Touring or Expedition 600cc snowmobile. Suited up in essential cold-weather gear including insulated coveralls, jackets, gloves, and boots, you will carve through a diverse landscape of vast peat bogs, dense boreal forest, and rolling hills blanketed in snow. This route skirts along the majestic Canado-American border, offering panoramic vistas that highlight the rugged beauty and tranquility of the region.

This tour perfectly balances adrenaline and cultural immersion. Between the fast-paced stretches, you’ll pause to enjoy a traditional Quebecois lunch, an authentic taste that enriches your northern adventure. The seamless combination of stunning scenery, high-powered snowmobiles, and local flavors makes this outing an outstanding way to appreciate Quebec’s winter outdoors.

Randonnée en motoneige guidée is notable for its accessible format: drivers must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid driver's license, but no prior snowmobiling experience is necessary. Group sizes remain intimate, maxing out at 11 participants, so everyone receives personalized guidance and safety support. The tour includes all necessary gear, fuel, insurance, and mechanical assistance, so you can focus on soaking in the landscape and mastering the controls.

Saint-Just-de-Bretenières serves as the ideal gateway for travelers seeking winter adventure outside the bustle of urban centers. The blend of natural splendor and meticulously maintained trails attracts snowmobile enthusiasts year after year, establishing the area as a premier winter playground in eastern Canada.

Whether you’re craving the rush of a guided snowmobile ride or looking to understand Quebec’s winter heritage through a local lens, Le Mont Bonnet’s 160 km trail promises a dynamic and memorable outdoor experience. Prepare to return with stories of sweeping horizons, thrilling speeds, and the satisfying warmth of having conquered the Quebec winter wilds.

About Chalets Villégiature & Pourvoirie Daaquam

Chalets Villégiature & Pourvoirie Daaquam is a multi-activity chalets and outfitting operation located in Saint-Just-de-Bretenières, Québec. It offers year‑round outdoor experiences centered on the Appalachian wilderness and the Daaquam River. The property provides guided activities such as dog sledding, ATV and quad excursions, snowmobile tours, horseback rides, and fishing outings. Ice fishing is available on a pond located just 300 feet from the inn, with guided instruction and gear provided. Winter rentals include snowshoes, cross-country skis for a 5 km trail through boreal forest, fat bikes, and ice skates. Motorized rentals and guided expeditions include side-by-side quad rentals (3- and 6-place), snowmobile rentals (one hour, three hours, eight hours) and multi-day guided snowmobile raids. Dog-powered options feature guided sled trips ranging from initiation rides to 15–20 km guided treks and longer excursions, plus Cani‑Kart and Cani‑Randonnée with professional guides and access to a kennel visit. On‑site services list meals (dîner, déjeuner, souper) and short-stay options such as the 24-hour Refuge Boréal excursion. Hunting for small game is offered for Québec residents. Chalets Villégiature & Pourvoirie Daaquam combines equipment rentals, guided trips, seasonal expeditions, and lodging to provide access to remote trails, frozen lakes, and rivers. Its program includes family-friendly outings and multi-day adventures, emphasizing guided exploration of the Parc régional des Appalaches and surrounding Appalachian mountains. Guided quad tours use a CAN‑AM Defender on marked trails, with photo stops at the Daaquam River. Mont Bonnet and border-view routes offer extended guided days with meals included on select excursions. Guides share local history.