Route des Grands-Jardins & Saguenay Fjord (QC-381 / QC-170)
Extreme elevation roller-coaster through Charlevoix's ancient meteorite crater and Parc des Grands-Jardins sub-arctic taiga. Features 18% grades, plunging descents, and views over the world's southernmost navigable fjord.
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Quintessential New England mountain village with wide historic commons, white clapboard church steeples, and 19th-century inns. Located in the brick basement of the Bethel Inn, Suds Pub is a subterranean, wood-paneled watering hole beloved by riders carving the Mahoosuc Mountains.
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How many curves and miles is Route des Grands-Jardins & Saguenay Fjord (QC-381 / QC-170)? ▼
Route des Grands-Jardins & Saguenay Fjord (QC-381 / QC-170) spans 75 miles and packs approximately 270 curves (3.6 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 50 ft - 2,950 ft and technical rating 8/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Baie-Saint-Paul (Charlevoix), QC (Latitude 47.4439, Longitude -70.505) and finishes at La Baie / Saguenay Fjord, QC (Latitude 48.3333, Longitude -70.8833).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.