Leisure and events

The Grande Marche FADOQ-GÎM is a fall event not to be missed!

As every year, the Grande Marche FADOQ-GÎM is back, this time in the enchanting setting of L’Estran, specifically in Grande-Vallée. We will be welcomed by the local Club Roch-Fournier.

DATE:  October 12

(postponed to the next day in case of bad weather)

MEETING PLACE:

Espace Esdras-Minville
1, rue du Vieux Pont, Grande-Vallée

MANDATORY REGISTRATION BEFORE OCTOBER 8:

$20 for members, including a lunch box

TRANSPORTATION:

In an effort to be eco-friendly, we encourage carpooling to the event. Financial incentives (gas cards) will be given to participants who respond positively to this request. Please inform a FADOQ-GÎM representative upon your arrival on site. A $10 gas card for a trip between 50 and 149 km and a $15 card for a trip of 150 km or more.

THE COURSES:

The activity offers 3 courses, each more interesting than the last, adapted to your physical condition. Our faithful partner, the SIA Hiking Club, will be there to assist you with helpful advice. You can choose between three different levels:

Route 1 – EASY: The Urban Circuit (3 km)

Starting at Esdras-Minville Space, this circuit takes Rue du Vieux Pont to cross the Galipeau Bridge and continues along the promenade to return to the starting point.

Route 2 – INTERMEDIATE: The Gisant Trail (4 km)

From Esdras-Minville Space to the Grande-Vallée wharf, this route follows the shore to the Gisant, then climbs to the rest area at the top of the village via a staircase (212 steps over 150 m). Return to the starting point by the same path.

Route 3 – ADVANCED: The SIA Trail from Petite-Vallée Marina to Grande-Vallée (9 km)

Starting from Esdras-Minville Space, participants are taken by bus to Petite-Vallée Marina. From there, the route follows the shore to Grande-Vallée, returning to the meeting place at Espace Esdras-Minville.