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Lower St. Lawrence East – Self-guided

A cycling vacation along the water
Self-guided
The Self-guided experience Self-guided designed for independent cyclists. You choose your departure date and dream destination, and enjoy a trip planned by our advisors: transportation, accommodation, meals, and, of course, our exclusive itineraries. These offer routes of interest around stopover towns chosen for their services and accommodation. This means you set off with all the information you need to ensure your trip runs smoothly. Once you reach your destination, you enjoy greater freedom, without a guide or support vehicle, allowing you to choose how you spend each day!

Starting from

1345$

per person

Duration

5 days

or more

4 nights

Level

Level:

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

Walk along the riverbank

Leaving La Pocatière, gateway to the Lower St. Lawrence region, you will head towards Saint-Pacôme—one of the most beautiful villages in Quebec—then Kamouraska, renowned for its stunning landscapes.  After Saint-André, you will drive mainly along the waterfront, notably in Notre-Dame-du-Portage, and once you reach Rivière-du-Loup, you will be able to appreciate the magnitude of the river, now referred to as a sea.

With its church, museum, and cheese factory, Trois-Pistoles is sure to charm you, as will the breathtaking natural beauty of Le Bic, which you'll encounter on your way to Rimouski. A beautiful route, gourmet stops, and the river opening up to the Atlantic... it's a winning combination for a successful vacation!

Self-guided driving

With the Self-guided option, enjoy your stay however you want, in complete independence. We give you the itinerary, book your accommodation, and the rest is up to you!

Package includes

4 nights in a two- to four-star hotel or inn, double occupancy;

Also available in 6- and 7-day packages. Contact us for more information.

4 breakfasts;

  • parking in La Pocatière;
  • luggage transport between each stage town (one per person, maximum 20 kg) (luggage transfer is at 10 a.m.);
  • travel between Rimouski and La Pocatière;
  • GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • taxes;
  • information to ensure the trip runs smoothly: contact details and phone numbers for transport providers at the destination, bike shops, an emergency number, etc.;

Not included: transportation to the passenger's departure point, luggage, and bicycle; equipment, such as bicycles; the presence of a guide; mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle; costs in the event of mechanical or physical problems. Protection under the Travel Agents Customer Compensation Fund (TACCF) is $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.

Package includes

4 nights in a two- to four-star hotel or inn, double occupancy;

Also available in 6- and 7-day packages. Contact us for more information.

4 breakfasts;

  • parking in La Pocatière;
  • luggage transport between each stage town (one per person, maximum 20 kg) (luggage transfer is at 10 a.m.);
  • travel between Rimouski and La Pocatière;
  • GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • taxes;
  • information to ensure the trip runs smoothly: contact details and phone numbers for transport providers at the destination, bike shops, an emergency number, etc.;

Not included: transportation to the passenger's departure point, luggage, and bicycle; equipment, such as bicycles; the presence of a guide; mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle; costs in the event of mechanical or physical problems. Protection under the Travel Agents Customer Compensation Fund (TACCF) is $1 per $1,000 and its applicable discount.

Other information

Departure/return

La Pocatière

Route rating: 3
Moderately difficult route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.

Other information

Departure/return

La Pocatière

Route rating: 3
Moderately difficult route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.

Check the elevation profiles

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

Day-by-day cycling itinerary

Short route: 192 km • Long route: 425 km
1

Day 1

Arrival in La Pocatière. La Pocatière, St-Germain, St-André, Notre-Dame-du-Portage, Rivière-du-Loup (77 km).

2

Day 2

Rivière-du-Loup, Cacouna, Saint-Épiphane, Saint-François-Xavier-de-Viger, Saint-Jean-de-Dieu, Trois-Pistoles. Shortcut via L’lsle-Verte (27 or 50 miles).

3

Day 3

Free day or loop via Ste-Françoise, Saint-Médard, Lac-des-Aigles, Sainte-Rita (40 to 112 km).

4

Day 4

Trois-Pistoles, St-Mathieu-de-Rioux, St-Fabien, Le Bic, Rimouski (45 or 47 miles).

5

Day 5

Free morning or loop via Ste-Luce-sur-Mer, Luceville, St-Anaclet-de-Lessard. Option via Grand-Métis, Mont-Joli (40 to 79 km).

10:15 a.m.: Return transfer from Rimouski to La Pocatière (2 hours).

*The transfer time may be subject to change.

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