The "EXPLORER" hiking package

This hike is done with an expedition backpack during 4 days/3 nights. The guide accompanies you from start to finish and cooks the meals for you. The guide will teach you about long distance hiking, equipment, nutrition, planning, walking techniques and risk management. It’s a great way to learn about long distance hiking and to be better equipped to do it again with friends later on.

Each of our packages requires a minimum of 4 people before departure, but it is possible to join a group when you are less than 4 or alone.

Day 1: Departure from Sainte-Marguerite with 12 km to get to the Ruisseau Creux hut. This is an easy enough start.

Day 2: Hike 14 km to the Quartz hut or 16 km for a night's camping at St-Etienne Creek. Depending on the number of participants, as the Quartz only accommodates 4 people. A day with a lot of changes in altitude and crossings with the feet in the water.

Day 3: 15 or 17 km depending on where you slept the night before, this day takes you into Clark Canyon for the last 2 km before arriving at the Corbeau refuge. A fairly physical day to accomplish.

Day 4: 8 km to the edge of the village of Saint-André-de-Restigouche. We finish the hike with a visit to the observation tower to see the magnificent view of the region.

Included:

• Transportation from Matapedia to the access points of the International Appalachian Trail
• A qualified guide
• 13 meals and snacks 
• Ground mattress and tents upon request

Are not included:

• Backpack (we have a few in stock);
• Hiking boots or good walking shoes;
• Bottle of water;
• The tip for your guide is at your discretion**
• Here is the list of recommended equipment for hiking.

** The tip is a financial compensation that varies between 10$ and 30$ per day per person depending on your level of appreciation of your guide’s services. We base our tips on the standards of the tourist industry. This information is for information purposes only. Thank you.