Circuit Lapeyrère provides a 40-kilometer lake-based canoe-camping adventure through the pristine Portneuf Wildlife Reserve, starting from Lac Lapeyrère. This intermediate route features varied rapids from R-I to R-IV with 13 technical sections, 3 portages, and 4 designated campsites offering 3-5 tent capacity each. The circuit winds through protected wilderness forests and connects multiple lakes via historic portage routes, providing excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Available mid-May through early September, this route offers true backcountry solitude with basic facilities and requires intermediate paddling skills for the more challenging rapid sections.
The document describes 13. The map shows 0, because it only places rapids a national survey publishes a coordinate for. The two counts measure different things.
| Rapid | Class | Portage | Surveyor's note |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-I, 25m | R-I R1 | 25m | |
| R-IV, 550m | R-IV R4 | yes par la route | 550m |
| R-III, 200m | R-III R3 | yes par la route | 200m |
| R-IV, 200m | R-IV R4 | 200m | |
| R-II, 50m | R-II R2 | 50m | |
| R-II 60m | R-II R2 | Rapide de classe II sur 60m | |
| R-III 120m | R-III R3 | Rapide de classe III sur 120m | |
| R-III+ 60m | R-III+ R3 | Rapide de classe III+ sur 60m | |
| R-IV 80m | R-IV R4 | Rapide de classe IV sur 80m | |
| R-III 130m | R-III R3 | Rapide de classe III sur 130m | |
| R-II 110m | R-II R2 | Rapide de classe II sur 110m | |
| R-II 180m | R-II R2 | Rapide de classe II sur 180m | |
| R-I 450m | R-I R1 | Rapide de classe I sur 450m |
This table publishes no position for any rapid. Where a surveyor's note mentions a kilometre, those are their words quoted as written, and the figure was read off a scanned map: use it to follow their description, not to navigate. Most of these surveys were written in French.
Surveyed by Réserve Faunique Portneuf, 2001-08. LapeyrerePortneuf.pdf
The document describes 3 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600m par la route | 600 m | ||
| 434m par la route | 434 m | ||
| Portage | not stated |
The document describes 4 campsite(s).
Lapeyrère Circuit is rated Advanced. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is May-September.
Lapeyrère Circuit is located in the Capitale-Nationale region of Canada.
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