Jeanne and Nancy’s long winter weekend in Chaudière-Appalaches!

Our winter weekend in the Chaudière-Appalaches region begins in the heart of the Parc du Massif du Sud in Saint-Philémon and ends at the Sartiga Spa sur le Lac (formerly NRJ Spa Nordique) in Saint-Alfred.

The adventure began as soon as we arrived at Parc du Massif du Sud: as the PODs are not accessible by car in winter, we made our way with our luggage in a sleigh to our accommodation. We quickly felt the call of nature: the tall fir trees full of snow, the fresh air, the silence.

The next morning, we had a choice of cross-country skiing, mountain skiing and fat biking, but it was on snowshoes that we set off to explore the trails. Parc du Massif du Sud offers over 40 kilometers of marked trails! Enough to have fun for a very long time.

We have to admit that we stretched our morning a little to take advantage of the PODs, the ideal place to enjoy a coffee in the heart of nature!

But we had to choose wisely, because we knew what was coming next: a meeting with artisan cheesemaker Aagje Denys from Fromagerie fermière Cassis et Mélisse and cheese tasting.

What an inspiring story Ms Denys has! A committed and passionate woman who wants to inspire people to take a greater interest in agriculture and the quality of the products we eat.

All the products from the Fromagerie fermière Cassis et Mélisse are certified organic and are made with respect for the balance of nature and the well-being of the animals.

We were even lucky enough to meet a charming little goat barely 24 hours old (!!!).

Heading towards Mont Radar to spend the night in a Coolbox (link in french), a fully equipped mini-home in a container. In the evening, a king’s meal awaited us: fondue with three Isle cheeses (100% fine cheeses from Île-aux-Grues). What could be more comforting after a day of winter fun?