The Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge is located 55 km south of Cap-Chat on the territory of Réserve faunique de Matane in Gaspésie. Distances to the Cap-Chat Reception Office are as follows:

• From Quebec City: 510 km / 315 mi. (6 hrs. by car, 1 hr. by plane)
• From Montreal: 750 km / 465 mi. (9 hrs. by car, 2 hr. by plane)
• From Mont-Joli: 133 km / 83 mi.
• From Matane: 70 km / 43 mi.
• From New Richmond: 160 km / 100 mi.

You must go to the Cap-Chat reception office located by the sea. Transportation is provided from there to the Lodge.

How to Get There

If you are running late: Contact the Cap-Chat reception office to advise the staff of your situation.

By Car

• If you're coming from Montréal, take Highway 20 East towards Québec City, then continue on to Rivière-du-Loup.
• Before you get to Rivière-du-Loup, there is a fork in the highway. Take the left fork leading to Rivière-du-Loup – Rimouski.
• After Rivière-du-Loup, Highway 20 becomes Highway 132 East.
• Continue along Highway 132 East. Before getting to Rimouski, you will have the choice of taking a scenic route or a continuation of Highway 20. Whichever route you choose, you will return to Highway 132 East after Rimouski.
• Keep going east for another 180 km (112 mi.).
• At Cap-Chat, a sign on Highway 132, located approximately 1 km (0.6 mi.) after the Cap-Chat church, indicates the location of the Lodge's Cap-Chat office.

By Train*
Via Rail Le Chaleur train provides service for the Gaspé Peninsula. There are several departures per week and you can travel comfortably in the night train. The return trips are every Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

For more information
1 888 VIA RAIL (1 888 842-7245)

*Transportation from the train station to the Cap-Chat office is your responsibility. You can reach the office by taxi or rental car.

By Plane
Sépaq Chartered Flights
Packages including chartered Montréal/Québec City/Sainte-Anne-des-Monts flights are possible from mid-February to the end of March. Your comfort will be ensured throughout the trip. A shuttle will pick you up at the Sainte-Anne-des-Monts airport to bring you to the Lodge. It will also bring you back at the end of your stay. The flights and rates are subject to change without notice.

For more information, please contact Sépaq's Sales and Reservations Office
1 800 665-3091


Regular Flights**
Pascan Aviation: Monday to Friday from Montreal and Québec City to Mont-Joli. No shuttle.
Rental cars and taxis are available at the airport.

For information
1 888 313-8777 ou (450) 443-0503

Air Canada Jazz: Monday to Saturday from Montreal to Mont-Joli. No shuttle.
Rental cars and taxis are available at the airport.

For information
1 888 422-7533

**In the case of regular flights, transportation from the airport to the Lodge's Cap-Chat office is your responsibility. You can take a taxi or rent a car.

When planning your stay at the Lodge, you must take our arrival and departure times into consideration.  Due to train and regular flight schedules, you may have to stay in the region overnight before and after your stay at the Lodge.

Arrival at the Cap-Chat Reception Office
A Cap-Chat reception office employee will explain the schedule for the day and confirm your registration for one of the day's departures, which is scheduled ahead of time when you reserve your stay. Once registration is completed, you can relax comfortably in the visitor's lounge or take advantage of the time you have to walk along the banks of the St. Lawrence or discover this picturesque Gaspesian village. When it is time to leave, you will board the minibus which will take you to the Lodge. In the winter, the last part of the trip (40 km) is made in a caterpillar-track minibus. The adventure begins here!

Arrival at the Chic-Chocs Mountain Lodge
When you arrive, the head guide will be on hand to welcome you. Once you are settled, you will be invited to take a brief safety class. While you are staying at the Lodge, we will lend you a radio transceiver, an ARVA beeper (used to locate avalanche victims) and documentation about the territory. You will then join the other members of the group in the dining room for your first meal. The rest is up to you!

Staying at the Lodge
With the help of our guides, you can plan your activities safely and make the choices that suit you best. Several types of outdoor equipment are available on site. You can explore the environment around the Lodge on your own or opt for guided activities.