Think about how you would like to find the next shelter and do the little tasks, not always pleasant, but that are so important for communal life in a cabin or a cottage.

1. Clean the wood stove inside and out. Be careful to where you throw away the ashes. Remake the supply of wood, logs and kindling. Use the wood sparingly. Before leaving, close the stove dampers.

2. Sweep the floor, wash the dishes and other appliances used.

3. Bring back all garbage, particularly bottles. It is easy to bring back empty bottles.

4. Take off your shoes when you get in to avoid wetting the floor.

5. Shovel up the snow on the trails and around the door of the back house, making sure the door is closed.

6. Always think of others. Avoid making noise and talking loudly when people are asleep. Always be ready to make room for newcomers (8 people cabins).

7. Pay the required fees. It's not much to ensure such service.

8. Report any damage to the organization : leaking roof, broken windows, defective stove, etc. The cabin maintenance is everyone's responsibility.

9. During winter time, make sure there is no ice under the doors so they will close well.

10. Protect the environment around the shelters and all along the trail. Never peel the bark off the birches to start a fire. Apply the regulations in effect in the park and controlled areas (Z.E.C.) where the trail runs. It is strictly prohibited to chop wood inside camps.

This 100 kilometre-long trail travels through a rugged terrain and is not groomed in winter but is track set. Since the trail is never patrolled, each group must be entirely self-sufficient in regard to safety, first aid and lifesaving. The degree of difficulty of the Traversée de Charlevoix varies from easy to extremely difficult depending on the weather and on the participant's physical fitness.

Guided excursions available upon request.

Note : After registration, you have ten (10) days to pay the full amount. In case of cancellation (with a notice of at least 60 days), 25% of the total amount will be retained for administration fees. No refund for any trip canceled within 10 days of departure. Lifesaving is at the participant's expenses (Winter : $203.30; Summer $123.30 + taxes).

I have read this document and I agree to abide by its regulations.

Before departure, participants must meet with Mr. Eudore Fortin at the Reception Desk for verification and briefing at 135, St-Francois Road at Saint-Urbain (Highway 381 to the kilometer 10).

The postal address is 841, rue Saint-Edouard C.P. 171, Saint-Urbain (Québec) Canada G0A 4K0.