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Bas-Saint-Laurent – Self-guided

A cycling vacation along the river

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

1499$

per person

Duration

6 days

or more

5 nights

Level

Level:

2 - Easy - hilly - 40 to 70 km

Let yourself be lulled by the St. Lawrence River

Keep your eyes wide open, just as the river widens from Lévis, the starting point of your trip. Let the Lower St. Lawrence unfold before your eyes on this seven-day itinerary that will take you along the St. Lawrence River all the way to Rivière-du-Loup, with sparkling eyes and lungs full of salty air!

Montmagny, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Kamouraska… each day will give you the chance to discover some of the province’s most beautiful villages and sample the best of our coastal cuisine.

Exploring the Lower St. Lawrence by Bike

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!

Exploring the Lower St. Lawrence by Bike

Package includes

 

 

5 nights in a two- to four-star hotel or inn, based on double occupancy;

5 breakfasts;


the transfer on Day 6 between Rivière-du-Loup and Montmagny (1 hour and 30 minutes);

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;
  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers for local transportation providers, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
  • taxes;

 

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; costs incurred in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap;  Coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.

 

Package includes

 

 

5 nights in a two- to four-star hotel or inn, based on double occupancy;

5 breakfasts;


the transfer on Day 6 between Rivière-du-Loup and Montmagny (1 hour and 30 minutes);

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;
  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers for local transportation providers, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
  • taxes;

 

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; costs incurred in the event of a mechanical or physical mishap;  Coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.

 

Additional information

Departure/Return

Montmagny

Course rating: 2

has a few small valleys; ranging from 40 to 70 km.

Additional information

Departure/Return

Montmagny

Course rating: 2

has a few small valleys; ranging from 40 to 70 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: 138 km • Long route: 320 km

 

 

1

Day 1

Meet in Montmagny. Loop via St-Eugène and St-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud (26–53 km).

2

Day 2

Montmagny, Cap-Saint-Ignace, L’Islet-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli. Alternative route via Saint-Aubert (38 to 62 km).

3

Day 3

St-Jean-Port-Joli, St-Roch-des-Aulnaies, La Pocatière, Rivière-Ouelle, Kamouraska (56 km).

4

Day 4

Kamouraska, St-André, Notre-Dame-du-Portage, Rivière-du-Loup. Alternative route via Saint-Joseph (44 to 72 km).

5

Day 5

A day off or a loop via St-Arsène, l’Isle-Verte, and Cacouna. Option via Saint-Éloi (49 or 75 km).

6

Day 6

10:15 a.m.: Transfer to Montmagny (1 hour 30 minutes).

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Exploring the Lower St. Lawrence by Bike