The map draws the full river. This route covers a section of it; the description says which.
Le Renne River in Estrie offers intermediate whitewater paddling with 6 rapids classified R1-R2 to R2-3, including one RII(4) section requiring advanced skills. With 2 portages and 1 campsite available, this lesser-known tributary provides a more secluded paddling experience through forested Eastern Townships terrain. The river's moderate difficulty makes it suitable for intermediate paddlers looking to progress their whitewater skills in a natural setting. Limited access and documentation suggest this is a more remote and challenging route for experienced local paddlers.
This route's document cites a hydrometric station. The links below open the operating agency's current reading.
The gauge is on Noire, Rivière, not the river you are paddling. The document cites it anyway: "Rivière Noire à 150m³/s à la station 030304, ou 45m³/s selon Info-Débit"
The document describes 6. The map shows 21, because it only places rapids a national survey publishes a coordinate for. The two counts measure different things.
| Rapid | Class | Portage | Surveyor's note |
|---|---|---|---|
| rapides entre cet endroit et le pont de la montée Thériault | plusieurs rapides | ||
| R2-3 | R2-3 | dans un virage prononcé, encombré par des îlots rocheux, billots et arbres en travers | |
| R1-R2 | R1-R2 R1-2 | yes | Série de rapides de classe R1 à R2 |
| R2 | R2 | Rapide de classe 2 | |
| R 1-2 | R1-R2 R1-2 | Rapides R1-2 | |
| R2-3 | R2-R3 R2-3 | Rapides de classe 2-3 |
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 Martin Fortier, 2004-05. LeRenneFortier.pdf
The document describes 2 portage(s).
| Portage | Length | Bank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| accès au portage difficile, seuil semblait sans danger lors du relevé | not stated | droite | Reconnaissance se fait par la droite, l'accès au portage est difficile |
| Portage près des rapides R1-R2 | not stated |
The document describes 1 campsite(s).
Le Renne River is rated Intermediate. Whitewater ratings are not exact: grades change with water level and season. Verify current conditions locally before you paddle.
The best time is May-July.
Le Renne River is located in the Estrie region of Canada.
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