Discover the exhilirating Nunavik landscapes in Parc national Kuururjuaq duringthis extraordinary trekk.You will instantly be filled with a sense of freedom. Our local guides will introduce you to this land filled with Inuit legends along this very ancient path accross the Torngat Mountains. You will feel the deep history of this magical place, while climbing the highest peak in Québec and East Canada : Mount Kauviik (D'Iberville) and its 1646 meters high. You will come back with a unique tale to tell and cherish. We take care of everything: your flights from Montreal, your meals, your activities, your gear (tents, mats, sleeping bags...), and more! On behalf of our guides and our community, we are pleased to welcome you to our region: Tunngasugit!
The wild trails of Kuururjuaq Park are suitable for intermediary and experienced hikers. During this trip, some sections of the ascension of Mount Kauviik will be leaded by our mountaineering guide with ropes, harnesses and anchors, scrambling to the top. You don't need to have mountaineering experience but you need to be confortable with heights.
What Do You Need to Know?
Meals are provided locally, based on traditional
cuisine as much as possible, therefore depending on seasonal catches and
other available provisions. The meals listed in the itinerary are those
normally provided during this expedition. In accordance with northern
realities, meals may be adjusted depending on availabilities.
Weather in Nunavik is changing constantly.
Expeditions may be adjusted to take into account current conditions.
Openness to new situations (such as plane delays or cancelations,
changes in the itinerary), flexibility and the ability to adapt to
modified activities and agenda are important prerequisites for travelers
in Nunavik Parks and an authentic part of your northern experience.
Day 3 | Panoramic flight to Head of Koroc river, trekk starting point
Departure from the cooperative hotel to gather all the expedition gear. At noon, you will take a twin otter plane for a 40 min panoramic flight over the Koroc valley and the Torngat Mountains to the head of the Koroc where the trekk can start. You will be able to set camp and start hinking the mountains nearby, enjoying the unique view of the Koroc River.
• Meals: Continental-type
breakfast at the cooperative hotel (coffee, tea, cheese, cereal, toast,
granola, fruit) / lunch on site (soup, crackers, wraps or sandwiches,
bannock) / supper at the base camp (sausages, cheese, chicken, steak,
fish, rice and vegetables).
• Accommodations: base camp.
Days 4-5-6-7 | Mount D’Iberville Ascent and Trekking in the Torngats
You will start your trekk with a 15 km hike from the Koroc Valley to Kauviik (D'iberville) base camp, following small creeks and hiking among mountains that grow higher every mile while you approach the Kauviik sector. Depending on the weather, you will either explore the breathtaking views of the Torngat Mountains, its fjords, valleys, glaciers, falls, and lakes or start the ascension from Kauviik base camp to the the giant Mount Kauviik and its 1646 meters high. Note that some sections of the climb are more exposed and span terrain is very rocky with unstable blocks. As you will climb higher to the summit, the spectacular view will reveal to you the magic of the Torngats extending to the Labrador side. You will follow Mount Kauviik ridge, equiped with our mountaineering equipment (harness and helmet) roped two by two with your guide to make it to the summit. The day you will be attempting the summit is a big day that may take around 12 hours. During the rest of your stay in the Kauviik sector, you will be free to follow our guides or explore on your own to some of the most spectacular views of Nunavik. You will see many typical arctic geomorphological formations and some archeological sites witnessing the use of the land as an ancient path for Inuit to travel from Labrador to Nunavik. The experience is aerial, spectacular: you will reach an altitude of 1,554 meters!
• Meals: Continental type
breakfast at the base camp (coffee, tea, cheese, cereal, toast, granola,
fruit) / lunch on site (soup, crackers, wraps or sandwiches, bannock) /
supper at the base camp (sausages, cheese, chicken, steak, fish, rice
and vegetables).
• Accommodations: base camp.
Day 8 | Panoramic return trip along the Koroc River to the community
Return trip through the valleys with your new perspective of the mountains. You will meet the plane at the head of Koroc camp for a last panoramic flight through parc national Kuururjuaq. You will stop breifly at Kangiqsualujjuaq, then take off to Kuujjuaq where a Nunavik Parks staff member will take you to your hotel for a good cozy rest.
Jours 4-5 : Exploration des monts Torngat (glaciers, vallées, fjords, lacs et rivières
Le secteur du mont Kauvvik offre un grand choix de superbes randonnées : entre glaciers, vallées, fjords, lacs glaciaires et rivières. Si vous le souhaitez et que le niveau du groupe le permet, vous pouvez également vous rendre jusqu'au fjord de Nachvak. La randonnée de 24 kilomètres aller-retour depuis le camp de base vous offrira une vue inoubliable et tout à fait spectaculaire.
• Hébergement : camp de base d'Iberville
Jour 6 : Retour panoramique le long de la Koroc vers la communauté
En début de matinée, vous entamerez votre chemin du retour avec un regard neuf sur les montagnes. Vous rejoindrez votre avion à la tête de la Koroc pour un dernier vol panoramique sur le parc national Kuururjuaq. Vous atterrirez à Kangiqsualujjuaq pour une connexion vers Kuujjuaq.
Notes
Price per person, before taxes. All-included (meals, accommodations, transportation, climbing and camping equipment - please confirm prior departure with our staff your size is available). Preferential prices for JBNQA beneficiaries. Two (2) participants needed to guarantee departure, contact us to join a group. Although hunting and trapping are strictly prohibited into Québec national parks, Inuit have the right to practise their subsistence activities throughout Nunavik, including the parc national Kuururjuaq. Thus, witness a group of Inuit hunting caribou, ringed seal or trapping foxes may be part of the Nunavik Parks experience.
Safety
It's part of visitors responsibilities to plan their own safety: training to prepare your trip and having the proper insurance is part of it. Therefore, we strongly advise visitors to take an insurance policy covering air evacuation costs. Contact us if you need consultation for your planning.