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From September 7th to 14th, 2024 (8 days / 7 nights)
Experience a guided walking tour on the Kapoah trail in Quebec, in a small group, in the fall of 2024.
THIS JOURNEY IS GUIDED IN FRENCH
1,999.00$ – 2,469.00$
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When we talk about Kapoah, it is a reduction of “Kapatakan,” which means path in Innu language, and “OAHah,” which means path in Wendat language. These two Indigenous nations have traversed neighboring spaces for millennia for hunting and fishing. The Kapoah, Notre-Dame de Québec Trail offers a walk from La Malbaie in the Charlevoix region to Notre-Dame de Québec Cathedral with its Holy Door. On rural and historical roads, forest paths, and even mountain trails, be counted among those who will embark on the adventure of Compostela in Canada towards Notre-Dame de Québec. This circuit is a tribute to the 350th anniversary of the Diocese of Quebec.
Highlights:
– Enjoy the mountainous landscapes and peaks of Charlevoix.
– Get to know key cities like St-Siméon, La Malbaie, Baie St-Paul, Le Massif, Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, and Montmorency Falls.
– Cross the Holy Door of Québec Cathedral as part of the city’s 350th-anniversary celebration.
Extras:
– Take a break from daily life and journey inward.
– Two levels of walking: beginner and intermediate.
– Guided walk without luggage with a duo of guide and driver.
She began her studies in communications and music, completing a master’s degree in social work in 2015. Introduced to travel at a young age, Alexis has visited several European countries, as well as Honduras and Cuba. She has been a guide with Spiritours for over 10 years. Discovering faith through a group of young Christians, she constantly seeks new ways to share the spirituality that nourishes and sustains her. She is fluent in French, English, and Italian.
André Tiphane has been a priest since 1988. An outdoor and climbing enthusiast, he is particularly interested in the diverse forms that faith can take and the various expressions of spirituality in daily life. Since 2012, he has been the parish priest of Sainte-Dorothée in Laval.
Departure from Montreal airport in the morning by minibus. Stop in Trois-Rivières and Quebec, then minibus through Les Éboulements and Ste Irénée. If time permits, a stop in Ste Irénée to walk on the beach or in the river and enjoy an ice cream. Free visit (wharf, beach, shop, viewpoint, and photos). Dinner in St Siméon or at the inn, then transfer to La Malbaie by minibus for the first night at Auberge la Secousse (CITQ: 261940) or similar.
Breakfast at the inn. Early departure from the inn in La Malbaie to the Monastery of the Little Brothers of the Cross (mass at 11 am possible). Begin your journey on the Kapoah trails for your first day of walking, following the roadsides. A full day of sports adapted for good walkers as there is an ascent of 1,562 feet over 21 km. Lunch is free and not included (you can stop the day before near a store to shop), but it will be taken in Clermont on the Cross Mountain site. This will also be the starting point for the easier route B. With a 360-degree panoramic view, its viewpoints allow you to observe the city of Clermont, the Malbaie River Valley, the vastness of the Charlevoix backcountry, and, on clear days, the St. Lawrence River and the south shore. Free afternoon. Evening and dinner in a restaurant. Night at the Monastery of the Little Brothers of the Cross or similar.
Wake-up and departure with the minibus; breakfast will be in a café en route. Departure for your second day of walking to Saint-Hilarion passing by the church of Baie Saint-Paul. Lunch is free and not included. An option with the minibus can be provided for walkers who want to walk less. Free time to visit the art galleries of Baie St-Paul. Dinner in a restaurant. Night at Auberge de nos Aieux (CITQ: 627706) or similar.
Wake-up and departure with the minibus; breakfast will be in a café en route. Start your walk from Pointe-d’Aulnes. Possibility of relaxation time on the beach and swimming if the weather is nice. Start your 8 km walk to the Little St. Francis River. Visit the Massif and lunch if possible at an altitude (lunch is free and not included). Continue to Cap Tourmente in the afternoon, 5 km walk to discover the Cape peninsula, 13 km in total. Dinner in a restaurant. Night at Auberge du Sportif (CITQ: 025410) or similar.
Breakfast at the inn. From Petit Cap, follow the road from Cap Tourmente on Royale Street at the entrance to the village of St-Joachim, straight to the Basilica of Sainte-Anne de Beaupré, the highlight of the journey. Lunch en route is free and not included. Free time in the afternoon to visit the basilica or its surroundings. A 12km walk. Dinner in a restaurant and night at Auberge Fleuve et Montagne (CITQ: 068132) or similar.
Breakfast at the inn or en route at a café. For this new day, departure from the Basilica, take Royale Street and arrive at Moulin du Petit-Près. Royale Avenue is one of the most picturesque in Quebec. Named Chemin du Roy in its early days, it connected Côte de Beaupré to the city of Quebec. Here, each building has its own particular look. The whole: houses, farms, schools, mill, reveals the soul of the 17th and 18th centuries. This territory once belonged to the Seigneurie de Beaupré, which granted and then sold these agricultural lands to families to populate the coast, sometimes to help some of them survive. Lunch en route is free and not included. Once you arrive at Moulin du Petit-Près, your minibus will be on-site to take you to your next inn. Free time. Dinner in a restaurant and night at L’auberge Fleuve et Montagne (CITQ: 068132). A 17km walk.
Breakfast at your inn, and here is the last day of walking: continuing on Avenue Royale to the west, there are 7km left before reaching the Montmorency River Bridge. At this point, however, a stop and visit are necessary at the park of the impressive Montmorency Falls. Lunch en route is free and not included. Once crossed, walkers and pilgrims walk another 7km and enter the City of Quebec. After the port of Quebec and the train station, you will reach the cathedral via the stairs of Rue Petit Champlain or by the funicular (optional and not included). Walk then to the Basilica-Cathedral Notre-Dame de Québec, the highlight of your pilgrimage. You will be invited to experience the Holy Door, illustrating the passage from what needs to be left behind to what one wants to walk toward. Those who wish can also undergo the spiritual process to prepare to cross this Holy Door, the 7th in the world and unique in the Americas. It is only open during Holy Years, and it will be open all year in 2024 to mark the exceptional 350th anniversary of the Diocese of Quebec. Free time afterward to enjoy the city of Quebec. Today; a 14km walk. Check-in to your hotel for this last night. Dinner in a restaurant. Night at the Ursulines Spirituality Center in a single room for everyone or similar.
Breakfast at your hotel. Then, a free morning. Departure at 10:30 am by minibus to Montreal. Drop off the first passengers in Sainte Foy, then Trois-Rivières, and finally, arrive in Montreal in the late afternoon. Lunch is free and not included.
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Réservez-tôt : 1 999 $/pers. (en occupation double) Rabais Réservez-tôt de 100 $ si inscription avant le 7 mai 2024.
Prix régulier : 2 099 $/pers. (en occupation double)
Supplément chambre individuelle : 470 $ (toutes les nuits sauf jour 2 & 7) (**Selon disponibilité – Quantité limitée **)
* Spiritours offre la possibilité de jumelage. S’il nous est impossible de vous jumeler, Spiritours assumera les frais additionnels, pour les inscriptions à plus de 60 jours du départ, mais se garde le droit de vous jumeler même pendant le voyage au besoin.
* Tous les prix sont basés sur le taux de change en vigueur au 1er septembre 2023.
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Inscription
Date limite d’inscription: le 7 juillet 2024 (60 jours avant le départ ou quand le nombre maximum des passagers est atteint). Possibilité de s’inscrire après cette date, un supplément pourrait s’appliquer.
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Do I need to be in good physical health?
Yes, this journey requires good preparation and physical fitness as we walk an average of 15-20 kilometers per day, although the backpack is carried for you. However, it’s not a matter of age; people of all ages undertake this pilgrimage. It’s not about strength but endurance, as everyone walks at their own pace. Each morning, the guide explains the route and sets several meeting points if needed, providing a longer route for those who prefer it and offering a minibus stop at a shorter point. It is important to prepare physically well in advance. Start exercising at least 60 minutes two to three times a week. At least 3 months before departure, start training for walking, gradually increasing the distance from 5 to 20 km per day.
Can I have my luggage carried?
This service is included in the package; however, it is advisable to bring a small backpack to carry your water, meals, a towel, and other daily needs.
Who is this journey for?
This journey is for individuals open to the spiritual domain and group experiences. It is for anyone desiring to undergo this experience, without any distinction of gender, age, race, or religious belief.
What does a pilgrim’s shelter look like?
There are shelters of various categories, clean and welcoming establishments equipped with a kitchen and dining area for several (if you want to prepare your meal); in some cases, there is a restaurant service, simple and inexpensive. The rest areas are typically dormitory-style with shared toilets and showers. It’s important to note that bunk beds are common in such accommodations.
How do we eat lunch?
In many places, there are grocery stores to buy provisions for the road or lunch. Plan for a budget of $15-20 per day.
What are the advantages of joining Spiritours for this pilgrimage?
The itinerary is well-established and organized by experienced specialists. You’ll benefit from the guidance of a knowledgeable guide who has experienced the trail and encourages exchanges and reflection. You’ll also share the experience with a small group of pilgrims eager to challenge themselves and undergo inner growth. Additionally, through information and preparation meetings, you’ll receive valuable advice for physical and mental preparation.
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