Drives Quebec Quebec City, Charlevoix, the Saguenay and the Gaspé
Route 381: Baie-Saint-Paul to La Baie
Charlevoix and Saguenay, Quebec · Baie-Saint-Paul → La Baie
The drive
Route 381 runs from Baie-Saint-Paul on the St. Lawrence to La Baie on the Saguenay, crossing the highlands between. Québec City's tourism office lists the Grands-Jardins National Park section as a ride of incredible views, mountains and endless curves, and calls it a route worth sharing with friends.
It's driven north from the Route 138 junction at Baie-Saint-Paul, so the climb out of Charlevoix comes first and the descent to the Saguenay comes last. The drive is 69.4 miles and takes about 1 hr 30 min, and the curves are rated mostly gentle.
Along the way
- Baie-Saint-Paul (Route 138 junction)
- La Baie
Good to know
- There are no gas stations in Grands-Jardins National Park, so fill up before you go.
- Québec City's tourism office suggests returning by Route 170, through Saint-Siméon and La Malbaie.
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 does Route 381 from Baie-Saint-Paul to La Baie take?
Route 381 is 69.4 miles and takes about 1 hr 30 min without stops.
Is there gas on Route 381 through Grands-Jardins?
No. Québec City's tourism office warns riders that there are no gas stations in Grands-Jardins National Park, so fuel up before the climb.
Which direction is Route 381 driven here?
This drive goes north from Baie-Saint-Paul, at the Route 138 junction, to La Baie on the Saguenay.
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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.