Places to backcountry ski in Quebec

[Myotis]

I'm looking for recommendations of places to do backcountry skiing in Quebec. I live in northern VT, so places that are within a moderate day's drive (8 hours or less) are of the greatest interest.

I'm not much into winter camping anymore, but neither am I able to spend hundreds of dollars per night on high-priced lodging, so a region that offers reasonably-priced bed and breakfasts, and the like, would be preferred. Backcountry hut systems are of interest, too. My husband and I are intermediate level skiers, so we're looking for an area that offers easy to moderate terrain.

Thanks for any tips!

Myotis

 

[snowmonster]

Would you be interested in the Chic Chocs?

 

[Myotis]

I'd love to hear more about the Chic Chocs, but at the moment am more focused on locations a bit closer to northern VT, something reachable for a long weekend (i.e., 3 nights or so). Thanks.

 

[kingdom-tele]

www.massifdusud.net

www.maplewindfarm.com (yurt)

www.mainehuts.com

 

[dartmouth01]

Maine huts trails is more xc, at least for the portion we did. But it was really fun, and the cabins are pretty sweet.

Back when I was in college in 98, we did a spring break backcountry ski trip to the Groulx Mts in Northern Quebec. From Hanover, NH, it was still I think a 15-20 hr drive north, but man, it was well worth it. We had a guide for 8 days, and it was so remote we were probably were the only ones around within a 100 mile radius. I just did a google search and found the itinerary for the upcoming trip. Its probably more than you were thinking, but its worth checking out if you can manage something like this!

http://doc.dartmouth.edu/wiki/Groulx_Mountains_trip

 

[Myotis]

These are some great ideas. Thanks everyone. The Groulx Mountains sound particularly intriguing, but yes, not something for a long weekend. Will do some more research on it, though. Wolves and caribou--sounds fantastic!

Myotis

 

[Magog Fishy]

http://audiablevert.ca/English/AuDiableVert.htm

IIRC the road up to the place is very steep. I have just been to the lodge, and have not done any BC skiing or hiking there.

 

[Magog Fishy]

I just remembered this place also -- was not sure if they had BC but apparently they do. I have never been on the trails -- I have only driven into their driveway in the past.

http://www.arbresutton.com/cross-country-skiing.html