'Les Routes Blanches' Backcountry Nordic Multi-Day

Les Routes’ are a series of backcountry nordic ski trails that traverse the Laurentian Mountains north of Montreal, linked together by village inns, hostels, and backcountry huts. The original network of ski trails were hugely popular, pioneered in the early 20th century by folks like Jackrabbit Johnson, but eventually fell out of favor during the mid-century ‘mad lift craze’. Folks at 'Les Routes Blanches' have been working to bring back the trails and have several different multi-day routes for adventurous backcountry nordic skiers to explore.

So, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be heading into the backcountry of Quebec again!

Each day we’ll backcountry nordic ski the magical terrain of the Tremblant region, through gladed forests, over frozen lakes and across open meadows; Every evening we’ll arrive at a village inn for delicious food, brilliant company and a good night’s rest, before we depart the next morning for more of the same.

Mandatory Group Meet-up:

Prior to trip TBA

Cost pp/$900; 8 Participant Total

4 nights/5 days; Includes RT transportation from WMass ‘carpool’ location, four nights accommodation, all meals except ‘in-town’ dinners in Val David and Prevost, gear transportation between Inns. Does not include ski rentals, Les Routes Blanches $60 pass (requires self-registration).

*Passport required

This trip is appropriate for folks with backcountry, (ungroomed) nordic touring experience, good cardio fitness, and a great sense of adventure! Our route will cover approximately 8-12 miles each/day, which may include some elevation gain/loss and downhill navigation. We’ll be enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Laurentians while spending most of each day on-trail with our small group of fellow WMBA travelers. Unlike some of our other multi-days, alpine/downhill-style skiing is not the focus of this trip. Prior meet-up is required.

Group size limited to 8 participants.

https://pleinairpdh.com/lesroutesblanches/en/about/

Les Routes Blanches Multi-Day Itinerary

Wed Feb 25th:

Meet at WMass location 9am.

Consolidate and transfer gear to rented SUV

Depart by 10am

Drive north to Val Morin, QC (approx 6hrs)

Arrive and check-in at Far Hills Inn 4pm-6pm.

Dinner in Val David (TBA)

Thur Feb 26th:

Breakfast at Far Hills Inn 7am-8am