Welcome to BV Snow Adventures

At a glance

Trip duration: four days/five nights or five days/ six nights

Experience required: previous experience with snowmobiles preferred. In some cases a person with an intuitive ability to operate an automobile and or motorcycle is allowed.

People per snowmobile: one

Trail time: eight hours per day

Equipment rental available: yes

Highlights: world-class trails, upscale accommodations, adventurous cuisine, spectacular scenery and tour of Ice Hotel

A reasonable person might wonder; how are gourmet dining and snowmobiling related? Well, over the course of our travels in Quebec, we noticed that in addition to ordinary hotels and restaurants, there were a number of reasonably priced inns available as well. A closer look revealed that these inns or "auberge" as they are called in Quebec, offer exceptional cuisine in an upscale setting, and specifically target the discriminating snowmobiler. We have chosen for this trip, a handful of small inns, all of which offer a unique blend of rustic elegance.

Most of the inns we visit are chef owned. Many of the chefs have been trained in France and prepare creative and inspired cuisine with a Quebecois’ twist. Main course choices include duck, salmon, wild boar, moose, beef, chicken and pork. The manner in which the offerings are prepared and presented is nothing short of exquisite. Typically, the group will have some interaction with the chef for explanation and information regarding the "menu du jour". We are happy to provide you with a sample menu.

Gourmet Tour is not merely a trip, but an unparalleled adventure experience. Our tours are the direct result of nearly thirty years of exploration; searching for the provinces best groomed trails and most scenic areas. This experience taught us that snowmobiling along the heavily traveled principal trails was the recipe for a good trip. An adventure experience however, is achieved only when one ventures away from the standard routes and into outlaying areas.	The best part - the ride The highlight of this trip is riding on expertly groomed trails, through forests, fields and over stunning mountain ranges. It can be difficult for a photo to capture the stunning views. The Trans-Quebec trail system is a comprehensive network of trails designed exclusively for snowmobile travel. The trails are wide and smooth, essentially a white highway made of snow. Learn what the thousands of Europeans who travel to Quebec every winter for snowmobiling already know. You must experience it to understand it!

The gourmet trip appeals to men and women with high standards and discriminating tastes. We have designed every aspect of this trip around this concept. The client's role in trip preparation is basically limited to blocking off the necessary time and arriving ready, willing and able to experience the time of their lives. We are close to an international airport, making it easy to get away. People with varying backgrounds and occupations have enjoyed our trips including: attorneys, physicians, pilots, administrators, CEOs, chefs, writers, entrepreneurs, engineers, motivational speakers, nurses and even a professional race car driver. A common thread among our clients is their desire to experience an adventurous, unique and well planned winter adventure. Some are intrigued by the European culture and absolute beauty of Quebec. Others enjoy the performance of our technologically advanced snowmobiles and the impressive nature of the over twenty thousand mile trail system.
Innovative cuisine, impeccable service and a comfortable atmosphere are the hallmarks of this quaint inn. Wireless internet service is available.	Chef Pascal is from France and is the author of a number of cookbooks. Here is his venison with pear sauce. A favorite of ours.
Designed and hand built by the owners with lumber felled and milled on site, this inn's interior is open and beautiful. The rooms are particularly spacious.	Chef Emy takes much pride in her menu as well as the ingredients she uses; often traveling to France to remain up to date on the latest trends in cooking. The inn also grows many of the herbs and vegetables found on its menu and produces a large quantity of maple syrup each year.
Most of our trips include a one hour tour of the world famous Ice Hotel. The hotel is built every year with ice brought from as far away as Montreal and features a disco, cafe bar and a church!	Many trips offer an hour or two of dog sledding. The dogs live to pull the sled, and are they fast!
We can arrange for the rental of a current year, high performance snowmobile with warm clothing for your trip. Our snowmobiles are environmentally friendly, comfortable and have electric start, reverse and heated handlebar grips.	Here the trail is staked for an 18 mile run down The Saint-Maurice River
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