With an average of six meters of snow each year, the grandiose landscapes and the 3,800 km of groomed trails, it is no wonder that Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean is nicknamed the Snowmobile Paradise!

Snowmobiling is one of the most popular leisure activities in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region when inches of snow accumulate. Every year, the region welcomes many snowmobile enthusiasts who come from all over the world to ride our trails and face the beautiful powder! Will you be there for the 2022-2023 season? 
 

Snowmobiling in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

Members featured this winter!

Hôtel Delta

 

Popular with snowmobilers for its direct trail access, warm welcome and complimentary glass of hot caribou on arrival, this establishment offers everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay, a tasty breakfast, a three-course dinner and thoughtful amenities, including a spa, sauna, cozy fireplace in the restaurant and secure enclosure for your snowmobiles. An unmissable destination for a successful winter getaway!

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Parc Octopus

 

After a day on the snowy trails of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, relax at the Parc Octopus. Enjoy an overnight stay in a comfortable room, access to the spa and the sauna for total relaxation, as well as dinner and breakfast in the privacy of your room. The perfect combination of adventure and well-being in the heart of nature!


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Le Saint-Crème

 

Le Saint-Crème is a restaurant and hotel specially designed for snowmobilers! Housed in a converted former church in Alma, this establishment blends heritage charm with modernity. The federated trail passes directly by Le Saint-Crème, offering several options for snowy tours throughout the region. With its unforgettable ambience and bold concept, the Saint-Crème sublimates the building's history while offering a memorable experience for lovers of the outdoors and discovery.

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OTL Gouverneur Saguenay

 

Discover an upscale hotel in Chicoutimi, combining technology, attentive service and an IncomparableTM experience. Easily accessible via Trail 16, it offers snowmobilers guarded parking. Enjoy a meal at Boefish, relax at PAŪS Spa Experience, and start your day with a delicious included breakfast. The ideal address for a memorable winter stay in the heart of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean!

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Snowmobile trails in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

The snowmobile industry in Quebec remains possible thanks to the involvement of many passionate and dedicated volunteers in the clubs. They take care of the application of signs, rights of way, trail grooming, etc. Volunteers remain at the heart of the snowmobile activity.

Snowmobiling on trails involves riding on groomed trails. A wide range of services are available along the marked, signed and groomed trails. This environment is therefore the safest place to practice snowmobiling as a leisure activity. 

At all times, respect for the rights of way is essential. Loitering, or unauthorized off-trail use of private or public land, puts at risk the rights of way that are the very foundation of the region's trail system. 

It is important to have a valid trail right of access to use the trails. When you rent a snowmobile from a company, the right of access is included. 

*As of December 6, 2024, motorists using the L200 road will have to pay a fee of $12 per vehicle per trip for road maintenance during the winter season. *

Snow cover in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region can last about 5 months, from mid-November to mid-April. To ensure sufficient snow at the beginning and end of the season, you must go to more mountainous terrain to take advantage of it.

The main trails in the region


TQ-23 - from Alma to the Laurentian Wildlife Reserve

TQ-93 - Chibougamau to Sacré-Coeur, via Monts-Valin

TQ-83 - La Malbaie to Val-d'Or (Ferland-et-Boilleau, Saguenay and Sainte-Hedwidge)

R-383 - near L'Anse-Saint-Jean

R-328 - from Alma to Saint-David-de-Falardeau

R-373 - from Roberval to Monts-Valin via the northern part of the lake

R-367 - Dolbeau-Mistassini to Saguenay

R-368 - La Baie to Réserve faunique des Laurentides

The main access trails to the region


3 - The North Shore (Tadoussac), Charlevoix and Quebec

23 - Laurentian Wildlife Reserve

83 - La Malbaie to Val-d'Or (via Ferland-et-Boilleau, Saguenay and Sainte-Hedwidge)

93 - from Chibougamau to Sacré-Coeur (via Dolbeau-Mistassini and Monts-Valin) 

355 - from Mauricie to Lac-Bouchette

Condition of the trails


To find out about trail conditions, you must visit the interactive trail map and click on the snowflake icon in the upper right corner. Knowing the conditions is essential for a safe and fun trip. Depending on the trails you choose, check the conditions for snow conditions, snowfall and more.
 

Check trail conditions in real time

Buy your 2022-2023 access right

To access the snowmobile trails, you must have a trail access pass. Some fees are for the year, others are daily and some are for equipment rental. Access rights are sold online by the Fédération des Clubs de Motoneigistes du Québec (FCMQ). 
 

Buy your trail access

 

Plan your getaway to Snowmobile Heaven!

Snowmobiling is a means of transportation, but it is above all a leisure activity. An activity that gives a great feeling of freedom and ecstasy. But this feeling must be accompanied by a great deal of preparation and the respect of certain safety rules. Safety is a priority. Consult the safety rules that apply.

When preparing the itinerary, it is important to identify the accommodations, stops and gas stations.

  • Order your free print edition of the trail map
  • Always tell a friend or family member before you go on a trip and share your itinerary with the iSnowmobile
  • Make sure you have a valid trail pass
  • Never go alone and always plan your trips in advance
  • Choose to travel during the day when the sun is always out
  • Download the iMotoneige application and consult the interactive trail map
  • Double check trail conditions before you leave, to ensure that you leave safely
  • Reserve your lodging in advance
  • If you don't own a snowmobile, make sure to reserve your snowmobile with a snowmobile rental company
  • If you are a beginner snowmobiler, consider the services of a snowmobile guide
  • Make sure you never drink alcohol when you plan to drive your snowmobile
  • Always stay on the marked snowmobile trails

 

Download the checklist for free 

The printed map and the interactive map of snowmobile trails in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

Printed map of snowmobile trails


This paper map is easy to carry and will give you an overview of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean destination.

Use it at home to plan your routes and on the trail during your excursions.

You will be able to discover the regional trails, the businesses offering services to snowmobilers (lodging, relays, dealers, rentals, etc.) and tour ideas.

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Consult the interactive trail map


The FCMQ's interactive map and mobile application iMotoneige offer a ton of tools to prepare your snowmobile trips:

Interactive Trail Map

Trail Conditions and Surfacing Times

Route creation tool

Location of businesses offering services to snowmobilers

Download the app to your phone to access trail maps without a data plan or cell signal.

Use it to build your own itinerary, locate snowmobile service businesses, and view real-time trail conditions and status. Plus, discover a multitude of short and long-distance tour ideas. Want to know more? For more details, visit the FCMQ website.

*Before hitting the trails, make sure you've downloaded the latest version of the application! *

Snowmobile trails to discover in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean


Mount Apika Tour

This circuit is the gateway to the tour of Lac Saint-Jean. Take circuit 23 from the Mont-Apika lookout, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view.

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The Gateway of the 49th

An exceptional 402 km long tourist circuit, located north of Lac Saint-Jean, mostly north of the 49th parallel in the parc régional des Grandes-Rivières.

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The Big Loop

Take this 5,700 km circuit and travel through 3 regions of Quebec: the Capitale-Nationale, Charlevoix and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.

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The fjord road

This 520 km route will allow you to make a grand tour of the Saguenay Fjord by following the north and south shores of the Saguenay River.

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The Ha! Ha! Tour

This 200 km tour will allow you to discover the Baie des Ha! Ha! and discover its magnificent ice fishing village.

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Circuit de la Couronne

Discover the 9 municipalities of the Domaine-du-Roy territory thanks to the Circuit de la Couronne, which extends over more than 200 kilometers.

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Tour of Lake Omer-Harvey

The tour of Lac Saint-Jean starting in downtown Alma. Take advantage of our lodging and restaurant services!

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The Monts-Valin Express

For a shorter trip on the Monts-Valin, opt for the Monts-Valin express circuit. This one is composed of 200 km of trails.

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The peaks of Monts-Valin

Discover the mountain peaks with this 451 kilometer circuit of trails on the mythical Monts-Valin massif.

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Summits of the Saguenay Fjord

With a length of approximately 210 km, this circuit allows you to live a unique experience in the heart of the Monts-Valin.

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Exceptional views

 

The infinite icy surface of Lac Saint-Jean from the Village sur glace de Roberval.

 

The Mont-Apica observatory, erected at an altitude of 884 meters. (Laurentian Wildlife Reserve TQ23)

 

The footbridges of the circuit: The 49th footbridge (Lac-Saint-Jean R373)

 

The legendary Monts-Valin massif (Saint-David-de-Falardeau, TQ93)

 

The atmosphere of the ice fishing villages (The Bay, TQ83)

 

 

The magnificent views of the Saguenay Fjord (L'Anse-Saint-Jean, L306, Petit-Saguenay R383 and Sainte-Rose-du-Nord R328)

 

The landscapes of Lake Tchitogama (Lamarche R367)

 

Relays and gourmet stops


When you say snowmobile, you say relay. These essential places for snowmobile enthusiasts meet the needs of travelers and represent a meeting place where it is good to live, laugh and of course break bread. 

Several restaurants and discovery activities will be on your route to satisfy your taste buds or to entertain you between two snowmobile rides.

Discover the snowmobile relays in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

List of clubs in the region

There are 11 snowmobile clubs in the region as well as 2 partner clubs in Chapais and Chibougamau. Together, these 13 clubs cover 3,800 km of trails, so it's no understatement to say that our beautiful region is a true snowmobiling paradise.

Lac-Saint-Jean area :

  • Lac-Saint-Jean Snowmobile Club
  • Snowball Snowmobile Association
  • Passe-Partout Snowmobile Club Roberval
  • Relais des Buttes Snowmobile Club
  • Club de motoneige Les Loups du Nord
  • Club Coursier des Neiges
  • Club de Motoneige du lac Ceinture
  • Dolbeau-Mistassini Snowmobile Club

Saguenay and Fjord area :

  • Club de motoneige du fjord
  • Club des motoneigistes du Saguenay
  • Caribou-Conscrits Snowmobile Club

 

See the complete list of snowmobile clubs

Snowmobile rental and guide service in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

Take full advantage of the landscapes and exceptional snow conditions in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region by combining discovery and adventure on a snowmobile rental. If you do not own a snowmobile or are a beginner, it is important to reserve a snowmobile rental and consider the services of a guide when planning your excursion.

 

Here are some suggestions of companies that offer snowmobile rentals and/or guide services in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region:

Lodging

Snowmobilers who travel our regional trails enjoy an affordable, diverse and comfortable hotel offer. Outfitters' lodges, inns, yurts and hotels offer hospitality, warmth, hearty meals and, of course, more than comfortable beds. Many even offer special packages for snowmobilers.

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Consult here all the snowmobile packages

See the packages

 

 

 

The snowmobile experience in pictures...

 

Need help?

Consult the snowmobile line:

1 833-59NEIGE (1 833-596-3443)

paradisdelamotoneige@tourismesaglac.net

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