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Route 131: Saint-Jean-de-Matha to Saint-Michel-des-Saints, Lanaudière, Quebec
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Drives Quebec Montreal, the Laurentians and the Eastern Townships

Route 131: Saint-Jean-de-Matha to Saint-Michel-des-Saints

Route 131, Route Louis-Cyr · Saint-Jean-de-Matha → Saint-Michel-des-Saints

Leisurely42 mi55 min2,400 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,700 ftOne way
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The drive

Route 131 runs about 125 km from Lavaltrie to Saint-Michel-des-Saints, and this drive takes its northern part, north from Saint-Jean-de-Matha. The town sits in the Matawinie area of Lanaudière, and Route 337 ends at Route 131 there.

The road climbs from farmland into the Lanaudière hills and Laurentian lakes. It is a steady, forested two-lane road, ending at Saint-Michel-des-Saints, where Route 131 meets Chemin de Saint-Ignace.

The start is on the village edge, a short way from Route 131 itself.

Along the way

  1. Saint-Jean-de-Matha
  2. Saint-Michel-des-Saints
Elevation
2,400 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,700 ft
Saint-Jean-de-MathaSaint-Michel-des-Saints
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • It is an ordinary two-lane road with local traffic, so watch for slow vehicles and wildlife.
  • Check Québec 511 for current conditions in the colder months.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Québec 511.

Questions about this drive

How long is Route 131 from Saint-Jean-de-Matha to Saint-Michel-des-Saints?

Route 131 from Saint-Jean-de-Matha to Saint-Michel-des-Saints is 41.5 miles and takes about 54 minutes.

Where does Route 131 end?

Route 131's northern end is at Chemin de Saint-Ignace in Saint-Michel-des-Saints.

Which region is Route 131 in?

This part of Route 131 is in Lanaudière, in the Matawinie area north of Joliette.

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