The Caribou
6 people
The rustic chalet Le Caribou is, in a way, the gateway to our magnificent trail network. You will be very close to the starting point of several highly appreciated trails, such as the Monts du Lac-à-l’Empêche and Du Four trail and the Sommets trail, to name a few.
Rates (until Labor day 2024)
Spring (Easter to St-Jean Baptiste)
- Sunday to Thursday: $75 per night
- Friday and Saturday: $83 per night (min: 2 nights)
Summer (St-Jean Baptiste to Labor day)
- Sunday to Thursday: $80 per night
- Friday and Saturday: $88 per night (min: 2 nights)
Fall – Winter (Labor day to Easter)
- Sunday to Thursday: $93 per night
- Friday and Saturday: $104 per night (min: 2 nights)
Holidays
- Holidays (Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Canada Day, etc.), the holiday season (December 20 to January 6), and the March break (February 27 to March 10): the weekend rate applies at all times, and a minimum of 2 consecutive nights is required.
Base rate per night – Chalets exclusively for 1 or 2 people.
Taxes not included unless otherwise indicated.
Additional person fees:
Adult : 12 $ / night
6 à 16 years-old : 6 $ / night
0 à 5 years-old : free
Prices include the use of propane, lighting, and firewood.
The Zec charges a fee per vehicle for the use of the road leading to the Lac-à-l’Écluse, where the Caribou, Taïga, and J-P Cadot chalets are located.
Access
Summer
In the summer, the chalet is located 200 meters on foot from the Lac à l’Écluse parking lot.
Winter
In winter, the chalet is located 4 km by snowshoe or ski from the Zec des Martres reception since the road is closed to vehicles during the winter period.
Note: You must go to our reception, not the Zec, to pick up the keys (135 rang St-François, KM 10.6 on route 381).
Activities
The chalet is located near the starting point of several popular trails, such as the Mont du Four and Lac à l’Empêche trail and the Sommets trail, to name a few.
Equipment provided
- Slow combustion stove
- Firewood
- 2-burner propane stove
- Solar and propane lamps on the ground floor
- 6 foam mattresses with vinyl covers
- Table and benches
- Compostable toilet
- Shovel and axe
- Pots and pans
- Basic kitchen utensils (ladle, spatula, knife, colander, cutting board, etc.)
- Tableware: plates, bowls, cups, utensils
- Dishwashing bin
- Cleaning products (dish soap, surface disinfectant, hand sanitizer)
Each group must bring at least:
- Dish towels
- Scrubbing sponge
- Toilet paper
- Matches and fire starter or newspaper
- Sleeping bag
Important information
Outdoor fires are prohibited.
There is no running water in our cabins or shelters, but they are all located near bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, and streams. La Traversée recommends treating the water, either by filtering it, using specific disinfectant products, or boiling it for ten minutes.
You must take all your waste with you.Before booking, please read our reservation policy.