WINTER-ACTIVITIES

Make the most of your winter stay at the Auberge du Lac Taureau with must-see experiences. Put on your warmest clothes and discover the Quebec winter from a whole new angle thanks to the tons of activities we offer!

Don't forget to book your extra activities in advance!

Please note that all our activities depend on the weather conditions.

Discover our winter activities prices

Save 30 to 40% off your activities in Lanaudière this winter

THANKS TO OUR NEW ATTRACTIONS PASSPORTS!

NEW THIS YEAR | Discover the winter activities that the magnificent Lanaudière region has to offer! Whether you want to hurtle down the slopes of a mountain, become a musher for a day, or explore the snowy trails with snowshoes at our Auberge, you'll find the passport that will suit the activities you're looking for for your winter getaway!

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Snowmobile

LANAUDIÈRE: SNOWMOBILE COUNTRY!

In order to respect government directives, only the rental of snowmobiles without a guide is permitted for an indefinite period of time.

Guided or unguided hiking, experience the experience of moving around on the well groomed and marked trails. Depending on your choice of excursion, you will have the chance to see breathtaking scenery and maybe stop in small typical inns to have a hot drink or a good meal.

	3h	7.5h
Snowmobile without a guide	$229	$289
Supplement with guide	$325	$455

Snowmobile rental provided by Location Haute-Matawinie.

Check out the snowmobile routes

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Dog sledding

MUSH... MUSH... ALL ALONG THE SNOWY PATHS

Get ready for an extraordinary experience on a dog sledding excursion provided by Laforce Expedition. Become a musher on an outdoor ride with magnificent Alaskan dogs.

	8km (1h)	25km (2h30)
Price per adult	$103	$166
Price per kid	$71,50	$103

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Fatbike

CYCLING IN WINTER? OH YES!

Ride our marked trails on our fatbikes, specialized bikes to perform in the middle of winter! Thrills guaranteed! The fatbike is easy to ride and fun for the whole family. Discover the snowy forests of Quebec while doing a physical activity: it's priceless!

What is a fatbike? It's a bike with oversized all-terrain tires that provide good grip on difficult terrain, such as snow, sand or mud! Come and try it out!

Price per adult	$25
Price per kid	$12,50

Three different sizes of fatbike for children. The minimum age is 6 years.

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Ice fishing

FISHING ENTHUSIASTS: TO YOUR BRIMBALS!

A family activity par excellence, ice fishing, or ice fishing as we call it in Quebec, will delight both young and old fishermen! Accessible to all and ideal for an introduction to winter and snow vacations, ice fishing allows you to enjoy the intense winter sunshine. Well installed on the frozen pond, you will be in a great position to tease the trout!

Reservation on site, subject to availability.

Price per person

$30

Snowshoes

LIVE WINTER TO THE RHYTHM OF YOUR STEPS

Long used by adventurers and coureurs des bois to get around in the forest, snowshoes greatly facilitate the exploration of our snow-covered spaces! Put them on to explore our 23 km of trails around Lac Taureau without getting stuck in the snow.

With your family or on your own, you can enjoy the tranquility of nature and the proximity of several animal species. According to our statistics (not scientific), there is a good chance that you will come across a deer on your trail! Keep your eyes open!

Included in the resort fees. Reservation on site, subject to availability.

Guided snowshoe hike

DISCOVERY OF THE POINT OF VIEW "LA DYNAMIQUE"

In order to respect government directives, these activities are not available for an indeterminate period of time.

Snowshoes | Dinner | Fishing

This activity includes an interpretive hike of approximately 2 hours to a prospector's tent. At the tent, heated by the heat of the wood stove, you can enjoy a hot lunch. You will leave on snowshoes until you reach the viewpoint. Upon your return to the Inn, you will be able to catch your fish and taste it on site. Minimum of 4 people. Reservation required.

Price per person

$80

Snowshoes | Descent from the viewpoint

This activity includes an interpretive hike on our "la dynamique" trail. You will stop for a snack break in a heated prospector tent and then continue on your way to the famous viewpoint. After admiring the scenery on the lake, you will descend the viewpoint on snowshoes and finish your hike directly on the Taureau Reservoir. Minimum of 4 people. Reservation required.

Price per person

$38

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Cross-country skiing

DISCOVER THE PLEASURE OF SKIING!

Easy to practice, cross-country skiing allows you to discover Quebec's wide open spaces and snowy forests while doing a physical activity of varying intensity. Novice as well as intermediate skiers will have fun discovering our trails around Lake Taureau. Depending on the mood of the moment, you can choose among our four marked trails in the forest surrounding the Auberge.

Included in the resort fees. Reservation on site, subject to availability.

Skates

SHOW US YOUR BEST TRICKS!

When winter sets in, our pond is transformed into two huge skating rinks that are maintained daily. One is very often used for team sports, and the other forms a magnifying glass around the fishermen who patiently wait for a trout to bite the hook. Put on one of our pairs of skates and show us what you can do!

Included in the resort fees. Reservation on site, subject to availability.

Sledding on tube

HURTLE DOWN THE SLOPES AT FULL SPEED!

Take one of our tubes at the Animation Pavilion and head off down the snowy slope near the Inn! It's the perfect winter activity to do with family or friends. Laughter and fun guaranteed!

Don't forget to bring your doggie if you feel like it!

Included in the resort fees. Reservation on site, subject to availability.

Team sports

GET HOCKEY FEVER!

Ice Hockey
This discipline is part of Quebec's purest sporting tradition. The skating rink, located just across the street from the Inn, is available for many winter activities, including hockey. The goals are already there, ready to receive your shots!

Broom ball on ice
Intense and fun, a broomball game on ice is always a resounding success. This beautiful winter activity on the ice rink allows both great bursts of laughter between participants and a good expenditure of energy as a group.

Included in the resort fees. Reservation on site, subject to availability.

Hunter's hike

BECOME A COUREUR DES BOIS AND HIKE WITH OUR HUNTER GUIDE!

In order to respect government directives, this activity is not available for an indefinite period of time.

Discover all the secrets of nature with the help of an animator. He will tell you a multitude of advice, stories and knowledge about this immense forest that surrounds us. You will walk our trails safely in a guided and, above all, entertaining and constructive way.

This activity includes bread making, nature interpretation, introduction to trapping and much more!

Reservation required. Minimum of 2 adults.

Price per adult	$33
Price per kid	$16,50

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Geocaching | Map & Compass

FUN GUARANTEED!

In order to respect government directives, this activity is not available for an indefinite period of time.

This activity is like a treasure hunt using a GPS and/or map and compass. You will have to find each point that the facilitator will point out to you at the beginning of the adventure in order to find all the caches. Once the facilitator has given you directions, you will have to take up the challenge by walking the trail alone, with family or friends!

Reservation required. Minimum of 4 people.

Price per adult	$25
Price per kid	$12,50

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General conditions for booking activities:

1. The reservation of activities must be made by the activity booking center exclusively.
2. A 50% deposit is required upon booking.
3. Cancellation Policy:

No charge until 48h before booking the activity.
Between 24h and 48h, the deposit of 50% will be retained.
Less than 24 hours before the booking, all expenses related to the activity will be required.

4. Cancellation of an activity may be subject to these other conditions as well:

Full refund of the amounts collected for the activity when the weather does not allow you to practice the activity or endangers the safety of the participants.
Full refund of the amounts collected for the activity when the Auberge du Lac Taureau is unable to provide the service.
The participant agrees to apply the cancellation policy if an illness or injury prevents him or her from practicing the activity.
The participant agrees to apply the cancellation policy if he does not show up for the activity.

For more information, please contact:
reservationactivites@lactaureau.com
450 833 1814 ext. 8405