The estuary takes you from Trois-Pistoles to Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, where eventually, in the words of writer Jacques Ferron, “la mer […] mêle les eaux et le ciel” (the sea […] marries water and sky). This poetic world of tides, lighthouses, seals and whales offers many points of interest. See the church in Trois-Pistoles. Pedal along the sea coast paths in Rimouski or through the English Gardens in Grand-Métis. In Sainte-Flavie, marvel at Marcel Gagnon’s sculpted figures emerging from the sea or, in Saint-Ulric, the woodcarver’s house, a mix of folk and pop art, not to mention the magnificent Parc national de la Gaspésie. River and bike: the perfect getaway/discovery duo!
Photo credit: François Poirier, Didier Bertrand, Diane Dufresne et Yvan Monette
Trip length: 7 days / 6 nights
Level of difficulty:
3+ 
EN LIBERTÉ Formula also available
General Conditions
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From day to day
Short route: 261 km • Long route: 432 km
Day 1 - Arrival in Trois-Pistoles. Trois-Pistoles, Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux, Saint-Fabien, Le Bic, Rimouski (71 km) or looped route via Parc du Bic (75 km).
Day 2 - Free day or looped route via Luceville, St-Anaclet-de-Lessard (38 to 64 km).
Day 3 - Rimouski, Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer, Sainte-Flavie. Looped route via St-Anaclet-de-Lessard, Mont-Joli, Price (31 or 56 km).
Day 4 - Sainte-Flavie, Saint-Octave-de Métis, Métis-sur-Mer, Les Boules, Saint-Ulric, Matane (65 km).
Day 5 - Matane, Petit-Matane, Sainte-Félicité, Grosses-Roches, Les Méchins, Cap-Chat, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (90 km).
Day 6 - Free day or looped route via Le Gîte du Mont-Albert (Parc national de la Gaspésie, 78 km).
Day 7 - Transfer from Sainte-Anne-des-Monts to Trois-Pistoles (2.75 hrs).
Elevation Profile
Day 1 - Arrival in Trois-Pistoles. Trois-Pistoles, Saint-Mathieu-de-Rioux, Saint-Fabien, Le Bic, Rimouski (71 km) or looped route via Parc du Bic (75 km).
Day 2 - Free day or looped route via Luceville, St-Anaclet-de-Lessard (38 to 64 km).
Day 3 - Rimouski, Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer, Sainte-Flavie. Looped route via St-Anaclet-de-Lessard, Mont-Joli, Price (31 or 56 km).
Day 4 - Sainte-Flavie, Saint-Octave-de Métis, Métis-sur-Mer, Les Boules, Saint-Ulric, Matane (65 km).
Day 5 - Matane, Petit-Matane, Sainte-Félicité, Grosses-Roches, Les Méchins, Cap-Chat, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (90 km).
Day 6 - Free day or looped route via Le Gîte du Mont-Albert (Parc national de la Gaspésie, 78 km).
Day 7 - Transfer from Sainte-Anne-des-Monts to Trois-Pistoles (2.75 hrs).
Elevation Profile
The package includes:
- 6 nights in three- to four-star hotels (double occupancy*);
- 6 breakfasts and 1 evening meal;
- parking place Trois-Pistoles;
- bus transfer between Ste-Anne-des-Monts à Trois-Pistoles;
- bike transportation by truck (no boxing required);
- baggage transportation (one bag per person, 15-kg maximum);
- mechanical assistance and access to a relief vehicle;
- GPX Data and daily route plans;
- taxes;
- protection from the Compensation Fund for Customers of Travel Agents (CFCTA) $ 3.50 per $ 1,000 starting November 1, 2021.
Equipment (e.g., bicycle) is not included.
From 12 to 20 cyclists, accompanied by our guide.
Start/Finish: Trois-Pistoles
Transportation to the starting point is not included.
Bike rentals available. Additional charge.
You wish to modify your stay or combine different itineraries from those offered by Vélo Québec Voyages? Contact our travel advisors to see the options available to you.