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Discover the Treasures of the Greater Québec
City Area on Your Bike
If you love cycling, the Greater Québec City Area is where you want to be. The
possibilities for fun and adventure are endless. Portneuf, Jacques-Cartier,
Beaupré Coast and île d'Orléans are famous for bike touring, mountain biking
and bike paths. Within the splendour of these regions, you will discover the
rustic countryside, turbulent rivers, steep mountains and rolling hills, as well
as the majestic and omnipresent St. Lawrence River.
In addition, Québec City, the Canadian and Québec governments invested nearly
9 million dollars into the development of the Corridor des Cheminots and
Corridor du Littoral bike paths. These paths are
linked to the Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf bike network, resulting in approximately
135 km of bike paths, with several sections offering different levels of
difficulty.
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to specify your request.
Map 1 : Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf
Map 2 : Québec region
Map 3 : Portneuf
Map 4 : Côte-de-Beaupré and Île d'Orléans
Map 5 : Old Québec
Map 6 : Québec city
Calendar of Events 2009 — Cycling
Trails in the Region
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Corridor des Cheminots – 22 km
A multipurpose trail on a former railway line for cyclists, pedestrians, wheelchair users and inline skaters. The path, which is part of the Route Verte and the Trans Canada Trail, crosses Québec City’s boroughs of Limoilou, Les Rivières, La Haute-Saint-Charles and Laurentien towards Shannon, and boasts various service points and beautiful landscapes. it joins up with Corridor du Littoral and Domaine Maizerets. Winter brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking.
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Corridor des Beauportois – 4.6 km
Visit
A multipurpose trail linking Camping municipal to the commercial area of Clémenceau street. Heading south, users can reach Corridor du Littoral via the bike path along the Beauport river.
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Corridor du Littoral – 50 km
A trail for cyclists and, in some sections, pedestrians, inline skaters and people with reduced mobility. It runs along the St. Lawrence River, from Parc de la Chute-Montmorency to Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures.
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Corridor de la Rivières-Saint-Charles – 8 km
A multipurpose loop trail that runs along the two banks of Saint-Charles river, starting east at the Samson bridge and heading west to Marie-de-L’Incarnation bridge on the north side (3.7 km) and Scott on the south side (4.3 km). |
- Portneuf and Jacques-Cartier
The country charm, friendly habitants, lakes, valleys and mountains are
yours to discover.
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Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier—Portneuf — 68 km
A
68-km rock dust path linking Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier to
Rivière-à-Pierre, the site of an old railway track. This bike path is
the direct extension of the Corridor des Cheminots bike path that leads
to downtown Québec City. The maximum incline on this path is 3%. An
official bike path map is available.
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Dansereau Route—La Liseuse (Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier)
— 16 km
Ride along the outskirts of town and meander
through the rocks along Jacques-Cartier River while taking in the
scenery that inspired novelist Anne-Hébert, who was raised in
Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier.
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Chemin du Roy (Route Verte)
This linear path runs along the St. Lawrence River. A ride along Chemin du Roy is to experience nature in all its splendour, uncover its rich heritage and make new discoveries!
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→ For more details on Portneuf, click
here.
→ For more details on Jacques-Cartier, click
.There are paved shoulders, measuring a minimum of
.61 metres wide, on nearly all of Route 368 circling the island. In the heart of
the villages the road is smaller, so there is no space for shoulders. However,
signage has been installed to facilitate proper sharing of the road. It is best
to tour the island (67 km) during the week, because during weekends and at rush
hour the amount of traffic poses risks to cyclists.
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Félix-Leclerc Route – 67 km
Discover why Félix Leclerc, Québec singer and poet, loved this island so much! The route covers all of Île d’Orléans. However, it is best to tour the island on weekdays because the amount of traffic poses a risk to cyclists during weekends and rush hour.
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Bell-Tower Route – 38.9 km
This path begins at Route des Prêtres in Saint-Pierre and goes all the way to Saint-Laurent. It then winds through Route du Mitan in Saint-Jean to Sainte-Famille and makes its way back to Saint-Pierre. See historic places, churches, the processional chapel, marina and beach… all to the rhythm of the tides of the majestic St. Lawrence River.
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→ For more details on l'île d'Orléans, click
here.
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Marie-Hélène-Prémont Bike Path — 55 km
Country fun in the heart of a
55 km bike path full of rural adventure. This path winds through the
heart of the first villages in French North America, on one of the
oldest roads in Québec: the New France Route. Discover 7 rural
municipalities and close to 40 tourist attractions, as well as
landscapes, history and heritage you will marvel at. The path connects
to 135 km of mountain biking trails at Mont Sainte-Anne.
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Tour of Cap-Tourmente (Beaupré Coast) — 10 km
Discover the tranquil beauty of Saint-Joachim and the breathtaking
landscapes of Cap Tourmente, which looks out over the St. Lawrence
River. In the spring and fall, watch thousands of snow geese migrate.
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→ For more details on Beaupre Coast, click
here.
The Route Verte bike path network stretches over more than 4,000 km. This extensive path links 16
regions and crosses more than 320 municipalities from one end of our vast
province to the other.
Criss-crossing the Greater Québec Area:
— Follow the historic King’s Way (Route 138) for 63 km as it crosses Portneuf
and continues towards Québec City. This asphalt path runs along the river, and
travels through many historical municipalities. On your way, you can admire the
harmonious group of Deschambault buildings, the Grondine flats and see the
village of Cap-Santé stretching across the cliff along the King’s Way.
— The Corridor du Littoral bike path (26 km) gives you the opportunity to ride
right alongside the St. Lawrence River towards Beauport and Montmorency Falls
Park. The west end of Corridor du Littoral path links Cap-Rouge to
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures and meets up with the Route Verte on Route 138
(King’s Way).
— The Corridor des Cheminots is an urban bike path that stretches along 22 km,
from downtown Québec City to Val-Bélair, offering a great way to explore the
gardens and green spaces in the provincial capital. This path leads directly
to the Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf bike path and extends to Shannon and
Rivière-à-Pierre.
— From Shannon, lovers of large spaces are invited to ride to Rivière-à-Pierre
and follow the Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf Vélopiste for an escape to the great outdoors.
Did you know that...
The “Welcome Cyclists!” certificate indicates that
these spots will have services that meet the needs of cyclists. Many
establishments in the Québec City region proudly display it. |
Services offered by our members
|  | Cyclo Services
Now at 289 rue Saint-Paul in the Old Port. Bicycles for rent (hybrids, road bikes, tandem bikes and children's bikes), child trailers and bike racks, snowshoes. Bicycle sale and repair onsite. Attentive to our clients' needs and tastes. |
| | Écolocyclo
Bicycle and electric bicycle rentals. Take a bike ride around the island to admire the beautiful scenery and visit the tourist attractions. Groups welcome. Guided tours upon request. Renting an electric bicycle lets you get some exercise without overexerting yourself. |
| | Le vélo vert inc.
Le vélo vert inc. offers a wide selection of new and recycled bicycles, parts and accessories, expert advice and qualified repair services at competitive rates. Great discounts on parts and accessories if you bring in a used bike (15%) and on special orders (20%). |
| | MUSEOVELO
The unique décor of this bike repair and sales shop comprises a collection of antique bicycles. Come meet Pierre Bernier and Yves Sauvageau, two craftsmen who each have over 30 years' experience in their field. Open year-round for repairs. Customized bicycles built onsite. Shop also has a wide selection of panniers and messenger bags that are made in Québec. Tours for groups from 10 to 20 upon reservation only. Free outdoor parking for bikes or, for a fee, you can lock your bike in the secure indoor parking area. |
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