The upper Du Loup section upstream from Saint-Alexis offers pristine wilderness paddling in the Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve. This remote stretch features crystal-clear water flowing through dense boreal forest with excellent fishing for brook trout. The route includes some technical sections requiring intermediate skills, especially during spring runoff. Access requires permits and involves forest roads, but rewards paddlers with solitude and untouched nature in the heart of the Laurentian Highlands.
The difficulty of Du Loup (Haute) – en amont de Saint-Alexis River varies by section.
The best time is May-September.
Du Loup (Haute) – en amont de Saint-Alexis River is located in the Mauricie region of Canada.
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