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10 bike rides to do near Montreal & Quebec City
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It's sometimes difficult to find new road cycling routes. However, Quebec is full of beautiful roads to practice this sport. Whether you're from the Montreal or Quebec City area, we suggest rides on some of the most beautiful roads in our province.
Laval - Tour of Île Jésus
A stone's throw from Montreal, the tour of Laval Island is both urban and rural. Over nearly 80 kilometers, you'll pass through old villages, new upscale neighborhoods, and agricultural areas. And since you're going around an island, the feeling of accomplishment is definitely there!
In short: Laval - Tour of Île Jésus
- Distance from Montreal: 18 km
- Distance from Quebec: 265 km
- Course length: 78 km
- Elevation gain: 145 m
Quebec - Tour of Île d'Orléans
Just minutes from downtown Quebec City, Île d'Orléans truly transports us elsewhere. This 66-kilometer circuit, which is rather flat except for one or two good hills, gives us the same feeling of accomplishment as a loop around an island. Discover the scenery that this island in the middle of the river has to offer!
In brief: Quebec - Île d'Orléans Tour
- Distance from Montreal: 279 km
- Distance from Quebec City: 15 km
- Route length: 66 km
- Elevation gain: 450 m
Mauricie – Mauricie National Park from Shawinigan
Do you want a challenge? La Mauricie National Park will not disappoint. With its approximately 1300 meters of elevation gain, be prepared to sweat a little. Starting from Shawinigan, go to the Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance, pay your entrance fees, and set off to conquer the long and winding hills of the park road. Take the opportunity to stop at the highest point on the road to admire the magnificent landscape of Lake Wapizagonke and its surroundings.
In short: Mauricie – Mauricie National Park from Shawinigan
- Distance from Montreal: 167 km
- Distance from Quebec City: 151 km
- Route length: 110 km
- Elevation gain: 1300 m
Portneuf – Saint-Raymond to Pont-Rouge
Starting from Saint-Raymond, very close to the Vallée Bras-du-Nord, pass through the valleys of the Laurentians, then descend south to reach the flatter rows of Pont-Rouge. Over 70 kilometers, you will climb about 500 meters… a nice challenge.
In brief: Portneuf – Saint-Raymond to Pont-Rouge
- Distance from Montreal: 234 km
- Distance from Quebec City: 60 km
- Length of the course: 70 km
- Elevation gain: 475 m
Lotbinière – Saint-Antoine de Tilly to Leclercville
On suggests you follow Route 132 from Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly to Leclercville, on the south side of the St. Lawrence River, and then head inland to return east. Although relatively flat, the approximately 88 kilometers of this route offer four good climbs!
In short: Lotbinière – Saint-Antoine de Tilly to Leclercville
- Distance from Montreal: 231 km
- Distance from Quebec City: 45 km
- Route length: 88 km
- Elevation gain: 450 m
Montreal - Kirkland-Oka-Vaudreuil
From the west of the island of Montreal, we suggest you cross over to Laval, then the Laurentians via the Île Bizard ferry, then take a leap into the lower Laurentians by offering you a few good hills in the last kilometers before arriving in Oka. Take the ferry to Hudson, then take the road through Vaudreuil and Pincourt before returning to the island of Montreal via Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.
Please note that the passage of the Grand Moulin Dam is closed until October, 2023. Take the 148 bridge to cross from Laval-Ouest to Deux-Montagnes.
In brief: Montreal – Kirkland-Oka-Vaudreuil
- Distance from Montreal: 30 km
- Distance from Quebec City: 279 km
- Route length: 88 km
- Elevation gain: 420 m
Laurentides – The Upper Lands
Another very pleasant circuit for road bike mountain enthusiasts. Starting from Saint-Sauveur, head east to Morin-Heights. Cross the mountains to Sainte-Adèle, then cross the Rivière du Nord to get back on the road on Rolland Street, which will give you your money's worth in terms of climbing. At the summit, all that's left is to descend towards Saint-Sauveur via Piedmont!
In brief: Laurentides – The Upper Laurentians
- Distance from Montreal: 75 km
- Distance from Quebec City: 311 km
- Length of the route: 60 km
- Elevation gain: 900 m
Estrie – Sutton Mountain Tour
At the very heart of the Eastern Townships, the tour of the Sutton mountains is a classic for cyclists from all over Quebec. The 1000 meters of elevation gain might have something to do with it. Discover a region in the heart of the Appalachians that offers a variety of experiences. If you haven't had enough climbs on your return, take on the long slope of Maple Street in Sutton: it will finish torturing your legs!
In brief: Estrie – Tour des monts Sutton
- Distance from Montreal: 110 km
- Distance from Quebec City: 272 km
- Route length: 96 km
- Elevation gain: 960 m
Bellechasse – Beaumont to Berthier-sur-Mer
Back on the riverbank, you're offered a tour between land and sea. Starting from Beaumont, take a detour through the lanes of the South Shore and then head east to Berthier-sur-Mer. Take a break at the marina, then head back to Beaumont via Route 132… and along the St. Lawrence River!
In short: Bellechasse – Beaumont to Berthier-sur-Mer
- Distance from Montreal: 273 km
- Distance from Quebec City: 45 km
- Length of the route: 85 km
- Elevation gain: 300 m
Lanaudière – Joliette-Berthierville
In the heart of Lanaudière, this long circuit of nearly 115 kilometers will transport you from the cultivated valleys of the Laurentians to the north shore of the river. From Joliette, the circuit climbs until about the 45th kilometer, then the road takes you back down to Berthierville before returning to Joliette on the roads of the St. Lawrence lowlands.
In brief: Lanaudière – Joliette-Berthierville
- Distance from Montreal: 75 km
- Distance from Quebec: 216 km
- Course length: 112 km
- Elevation gain: 650 m
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