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by an 8-mile ski on the Gillespie Broth-
ers trail in Val-David and Val-Morin.
Lunch is on the trail, thanks to a hearty
meal prepared by the guide. Aer lunch,
it's a mere 2-mile ski on classical cross-
country trails to the village of Val-Morin
for dinner and lodging, with a choice
of accommodations at Le Couvent Val-
Morin or the Far Hills Resort Hotel. The
next day, the destination is Sainte-Adèle,
a journey of more than 12 miles.
In general, these excursions are
geared for experienced backcountry
nordic skiers who can navigate down-
hill terrain as well as flat courses. Treks
can range from six to 12 miles daily, and
it's recommended to have wider cross-
country skis with edges.
Windigo adventure guide services
will lead participants on the East route
trips, and there are local shops (Espres-
so Sports and Roc N Ride) where gear is
available to rent. For details on this East
Route trip and the other Routes Blanch-
es excursions, visit https://pleinairpdh.
com/lesroutesblanches/.
Jean-Francois
Girard
Les Routes Blanches trails are full of variety,
whether taking skiers around frozen rivers,
across open fields or up and down hills in the woods.
The North Route
excursion takes
skiers near
Mont Tremblant
ski resort.