Guided Dog Sledding Excursion along Lac Taureau in Lanaudière

Course of events

- Welcome at the hostel reception

- Sled departure, 1h30 of activity

- Coffee/tea/biscuit break

- 1-hour ride back to the kennel

Activity requirements

Maximum weight: 220 kg per sled.

The activity is accessible to anyone in good physical condition, with no knee or back problems. The activity requires a certain sense of balance, good reflexes and a sustained level of attention. You need to be able to help the dogs up hills, be able to brake with your feet and stand for several hours.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.

Special terms

On arrival, you will be asked to complete a risk waiver form.

On the excursion, there are two of you per sled, and at least one of you must be able to drive the team of 5 to 6 dogs. You can alternate between sitting and driving halfway through the trip, if you wish.

On the trails, you'll follow your guide with his own dog team.

Do not forget to bring

• Warm clothing: merino style thermal tops and bottoms, hat, neck warmer, sweater or fleece, warm socks.
• Ski goggles
• Camera

Course of events

- Meeting at the reception

- 1h30 non-stop adventure between lake and forest (the day's route is decided by the guide). Then a short coffee/tea/biscuit break in the forest before setting off again for the last hour of the morning.

- Another break (about 1 hour, maybe less if it's very cold) where the dogs rest and a fire is prepared for cooking. On the menu: hot meals prepared in the kitchen beforehand + dessert.

- Back to the adventure in the early afternoon for 2h-2h30 of sledding before returning to the kennels around 15h30.

- Time to cuddle the dogs before taking them back to the kennel

- Gear up and return to the lodge

Activity requirements

Maximum weight: 220 kg per sled.

The activity is accessible to anyone in good physical condition, with no knee or back problems. The activity requires a certain sense of balance, good reflexes and a sustained level of attention. You need to be able to help the dogs up hills, be able to brake with your feet and stand for several hours.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.

Special terms

On arrival, you will be asked to complete a risk waiver form.

On the excursion, there are two of you per sled, and at least one of you must be able to drive the team of 5 to 6 dogs. You can alternate between sitting and driving halfway through the trip, if you wish.

On the trails, you'll follow your guide with his own dog team.

Do not forget to bring

• Warm clothing: merino style thermal tops and bottoms, hat, neck warmer, sweater or fleece, warm socks.
• Ski goggles
• Camera

Course of events

- Meeting at the reception

- Briefing on what to pack for the night. The bags will be brought to the refuge by a member of the team in the evening, so you won't have to carry them on the sled all day.

- Arrival at the refuge around 4 p.m.

- You'll tie the dogs to the line, prepare the food, help with feeding and settle into the chalet. These are huts without water or electricity, and meals are prepared with the guide. After a few drinks and stories by the fire, it's time for bed.

- You'll wake up the next morning with a good breakfast, prepare the sleds and dogs, and set off for a 2nd day of sledding adventure.

- Lunch by the fire again and back to the kennels by 3.30pm.

Activity requirements

Maximum weight: 220 kg per sled.

The activity is accessible to anyone in good physical condition, with no knee or back problems. The activity requires a certain sense of balance, good reflexes and a sustained level of attention. You need to be able to help the dogs up hills, be able to brake with your feet and stand for several hours.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.

Special terms

On arrival, you will be asked to complete a risk waiver form.

On the excursion, there are two of you per sled, and at least one of you must be able to drive the team of 5 to 6 dogs. You can alternate between sitting and driving halfway through the trip, if you wish.

On the trails, you'll follow your guide with his own dog team.

Do not forget to bring

• Warm clothing: merino style thermal tops and bottoms, hat, neck warmer, sweater or fleece, warm socks.
• Ski goggles
• Camera