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Arthabaska – Gravel Bike – Self-guided

A cycling vacation in nature
Self-guided
The Self-guided experience Self-guided designed for independent road cyclists. You choose your departure date and your dream destination, and you benefit from a travel plan created by our advisors: transportation, lodging, meals, and, of course, our exclusive itineraries. These itineraries feature scenic routes around stopover towns selected for their amenities and lodging options. This way, you set off with all the information you need to ensure your trip goes smoothly. Once you arrive at your destination, you enjoy greater freedom—without a guide or support vehicle—allowing you to decide how each of your days will unfold!

Starting at

1599$

per person

Duration

6 days

5 nights

Level

Level:

3 - Moderate - hilly, sometimes mountainous - 50 to 80 km

Off the beaten path 

Have you fallen for the appeal of gravel biking? The Centre-du-Québec region is brimming with roads to ride and places to explore, offering a feast for the senses. Not only will you revel in the beauty of the landscapes stretching across fields and forests, but you’ll also want to discover the gourmet specialties that are the pride of the Bois-Francs region: wines, cheeses—the very best!—craft beers, honey, and maple products.

Finally, a significant collection of works by Canadian artists awaits culture lovers at the museum dedicated to Sir Wilfrid Laurier, located in his impressive Victorian mansion in Victoriaville. All of this is accessible via gravel roads that will make you feel as though you’re exploring a different side of Quebec, where nature and heritage come together!

VQV Arthabaska

Self-guided Tour

With the Self-guided option, enjoy your trip at your own pace and on your own terms. We’ll provide you with the itinerary and book your accommodations—the rest is up to you!

 

VQV Arthabaska

Package includes

5 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;

5 breakfasts;

  • parking in Victoriaville;
  • luggage transport between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) (luggage transfer takes place at 10 a.m.);
  • GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • taxes;
  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers for local transportation providers, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;

Not included: transportation to the departure point for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; and costs incurred in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap. Coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), at a rate of $1 per $1,000, and the applicable discount.

 

Package includes

5 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;

5 breakfasts;

  • parking in Victoriaville;
  • luggage transport between each stopover city (one bag per person, maximum 20 kg) (luggage transfer takes place at 10 a.m.);
  • GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • taxes;
  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers for local transportation providers, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;

Not included: transportation to the departure point for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; and costs incurred in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap. Coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), at a rate of $1 per $1,000, and the applicable discount.

 

Additional information

Departure/Return

Victoriaville

Route rating: 3+
Moderate-difficulty route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.

Additional information

Departure/Return

Victoriaville

Route rating: 3+
Moderate-difficulty route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.

Check the elevation profiles

Check out the elevation changes along this route and plan your upcoming trip with all the information you need. Please note that the elevation changes are provided for informational purposes only and may not always reflect actual conditions on the ground.

Day-by-day cycling itinerary

Short route: 180 km • Long route: 336 km
1

Day 1

Arrival in Victoriaville at 10 a.m.

Victoriaville, St-Norbert d’Arthabaska, Trottier (49 km).

2

Day 2

A day off or a loop via Vianney, St-Julien, and St-Fortunat (47 km).

3

Day 3

Sainte-Hélène-de-Chester, Chesterville, Ham-Nord, St-Adrien, Ham Sud (58 km).

4

Day 4

A day off, or a loop via Marbelton and St-Camille (51 km), or a hike to Mont Ham (located 6 km from the inn).

5

Day 5

Ham-Sud, Coin-de-la-Petite-Mine, Tingwick, Warwick, Victoriaville (73 km).

6

Day 6

Loop via Chesterville (46 or 58 km).

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