Rallies 2025 English | MINI de la Capitale

Here are the routes we have prepared for you. They are all new except for one. They differ in distance, tourist attraction, and type of driving; they all have at least one restroom break and a planned lunch stop. You will need to choose one for Saturday and one for Sunday unless you decide to drive for only one day.

We have set a limit of 20 MINIs per rally, including the LEADER and the SWEEPER.

SATURDAY - #1 / #5 – DEPARTURE 8AM

#1 Parc Les Grands Jardins-Saguenay

The park offers nearly 100 exciting twists & turns over a distance of 125 km (75 miles) through the beautiful mountains and valleys of Charlevoix. A stop at the indestructible miracle house, which withstood the 1996 flood, is a must-see.

Lunch: To be determine

To get there: 115 km / 70 miles via the surprising Route 138 from Charlevoix

Challenge 110 kms / 70 miles

Retour: 225 km / 140 miles through the fabulous Laurentians Wildlife Reserve

Total: 450 km / 280 miles

https://maps.app.goo.gl/b21Y1pFSBnA4pCkf9 (overview)

TOURISTIC : 10

TWISTS & TURNS : 10

#2 Parc de la Mauricie

The park features over 160 twists and turns spread throughout 63 km (40 miles) of hills and valleys

Lunch: Le 2800

To get there: 173 kms / 107 miles

CHALLENGE: 63 kms / 40 miles

The return: 152 kms / 94 miles

Total: 388 kms / 241 miles

Itinerary not currently available

TOURISTIC: 10

TWISTS & TURNS: 10

#3 Isle aux Coudres

Enjoy the free ferry ride to this bucolic island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, offering lovely landscapes and panoramic views.

Lunch: Micro Brasserie L’Étale

Distance: 271 kms / 169 miles https://maps.app.goo.gl/aWESQ1i5ZhKRSXSs7

TOURISTIC: 9

TWISTS & TURNS: 5

#4 The Asbestos Mine, Its Truck, and a Vineyard

Drive through the hills of Lotbinière to the impressive site of a disused asbestos mine; let's discover some of its small and large artifacts! On the way back, stop at a lovely vineyard for lunch and a short tasting.

Lunch: Vignoble Les Côtes du Gavet

Outbound: 204 kms / 127 miles https://maps.app.goo.gl/a3cQaDyi5BKiM3BY6

Return: 144 kms / 90 miles https://maps.app.goo.gl/CtqGMzK7z2Nuwdvq5

Alternate return route: 152 kms / 94 miles https://maps.app.goo.gl/A9e5rPKbAMozTWiT6

TOURISTIC: 9

TWISTS & TURNS: 6

#5 Hills, Villages, and Forests

A tour of some villages scattered through the Appalachian Forest and vertiginous mountain descents.

Lunch: Verger chez Ti-Paul

Leg #1: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z7PJMdcA4WdYJZ6d8

Leg #2: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WJHdScdTQXAnoDEt7

Distance: 259 kms / 161 miles

TOURISTIC: 8

TWISTS & TURNS: 7

#6 Isle aux Coudres

Enjoy the free ferry ride to this bucolic island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, offering delightful landscapes and panoramic views.

Lunch: Micro Brasserie L’Étale

Distance: 271 kms / 169 miles https://maps.app.goo.gl/aWESQ1i5ZhKRSXSs7

TOURISTIC: 9

TWISTS & TURNS: 5

#7 The Asbestos Mine, Its Truck, and the beautiful hills of Lotbinière

Drive through the hills of Lotbinière to the impressive site of an abandoned asbestos mine. Discover some of its small and large artifacts! On the way back, a stop at a renowned micro brewery with a fantastic view.

Lunch: Micro-brasserie La Grange Pardue

Outbound: 206 kms / 128 miles https://maps.app.goo.gl/tJJ6S4nb3fAfvji79

Return: 141 kms / 90 miles https://maps.app.goo.gl/kHRE1vwPQ1dFrLrE7

TOURISTIC: 9

TWISTS & TURNS: 6

#8 Les Équerres 2.0

This ‘’road you must ride’’ called “Les Équerres” will challenge you with its curves on this mountainous stretch in the Jacques-Cartier Park

Lunch: Pizza Paquet

Longueur : 187 kms / 116 milles https://maps.app.goo.gl/7PaP9D1fmVG8NAos5

TOURISTIC: 7

TWISTS & TURNS:10

#9 The Appalachians and the St. Lawrence