Moving in winter
Does Winter get you down? Are you missing your hikes with RA? One of the best ways to beat the winter blues is to get out of the city on an RA winter trip! Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing (a.k.a. Winter Hiking) are invigorating activities that enable us to appreciate the beauty of the countryside and to enjoy snow-covered landscapes. The winter trails of Quebec provide some of the most beautiful winter scenery imaginable.
 Randonnée Aventure offers day and occasional weekend trips, free from winter driving worries.
Our all-inclusive price includes transportation by bus as well as your day pass for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
Luxury coaches pick us up at scheduled locations, close to metro stations and with convenient parking nearby. The bus trips are always an enjoyable way to start and end our day. We can socialize, share stories of our day, make new friends, simply relax, or even catch a nap.
The various destinations throughout the season offer options for everyone, including skiers and snowshoers from beginner to advanced.
Trying cross-country skiing
Les amis de la montagne offers cross-country ski lessons on Mount Royal. See details at Les amis de la montagne.
Ski de Fond Montreal also offers private lessons. Details at Ski de fond Montreal – Cours privés.
Ski lessons are also available at some of our destinations. Contact the destination directly if you are interested in taking a lesson:
Equipment is available for rent at most of the centres we visit.
Trying snowshoeing
No lessons required! Snowshoeing is a winter activity that’s easy to do and doesn’t require a lot of equipment. Modern snowshoes are light and can be worn with hiking or winter boots. Microspikes or snow crampons can often be used on hard packed trails instead of snowshoes.
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 Getting ready
Always bring a lunch and drinking water.
All participants must have their own equipment. We do not have any rental equipment available.
Everyone must be prepared for all weather conditions.
Change of destination
If weather or trail conditions are poor at the scheduled destination, an alternative will be sought; if none is available, the trip will be cancelled. In either case, an announcement will be on the club Wiki (Winter) the Friday night prior to the trip.
If the trip has been cancelled by Randonnee the buyer will be reimbursed for the cost of the trip.
Cancelled trips cannot be transferred to another trip.
Note that if the destination is changed, the restaurant and equipment rental facilities at the new destination may differ from the original plan.
On the trails
Be sure to consult our On the Trails page for lots of useful advice.
We always look forward to enjoying a great winter season together, with our active friends new and old!
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