Road Trip Charlevoix to Saguenay – The Fjord Loop
Charlevoix
Saguenay
110
km
1h30
drive
Summer
season
The Itinerary
This spectacular route links La Malbaie to the Saguenay Fjord via Route 170 or the Saint-Siméon–Rivière-du-Loup ferry (which reverses the circuit entirely).
From Baie-Sainte-Catherine, a free ferry crosses the Saguenay mouth to Tadoussac. From there, Route 172 follows the fjord toward Chicoutimi through Sainte-Rose-du-Nord — a village perched above the fjord that demands a stop.
In Chicoutimi, the Old Port and craft breweries round off this journey between sea and mountain.
From Baie-Sainte-Catherine, a free ferry crosses the Saguenay mouth to Tadoussac. From there, Route 172 follows the fjord toward Chicoutimi through Sainte-Rose-du-Nord — a village perched above the fjord that demands a stop.
In Chicoutimi, the Old Port and craft breweries round off this journey between sea and mountain.
Points of Interest
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Tadoussac – BaleinesObservation de bélugas et de rorquals à l'embouchure du Saguenay.
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Sainte-Rose-du-NordVillage suspendu au-dessus du fjord, kayak et sentiers.
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Parc national du Fjord-du-SaguenayRandonnée sur les caps, plages sauvages et camping.
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L'Anse-Saint-JeanVillage de carte postale avec le pont couvert le plus photographié du Québec.
Fishing Spots Along the Route
Practical info
- Departure Charlevoix
- Destination Saguenay
- Distance 110 km
- Duration 1h30
- Category Medium (100–250 km)
- Best season Summer
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