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South Shore – 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

615$

per person

Duration

3 days

2 nights

Level

Level:

2 - Easy - hilly - 40 to 70 km

Deployment of charms

Just a few miles from Quebec City, the Côte-du-Sud unfolds its charms along the south bank of the river. With the ebb and flow of the tides and the changing crops, the landscape is constantly shifting, allowing you to enjoy every mile of your bike ride.

On the horizon, the majestic Charlevoix mountains and sunsets that make the river look as if it were ablaze. You’ll love the charm of the historic homes in Beaumont, Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, or Saint-Vallier; the marina in Berthier-sur-Mer; the extraordinary cemetery in Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud; the narrow streets of Old Montmagny; and the museums in L’Islet-sur-Mer or Saint-Jean-Port-Joli…

Exploring this gateway to the Bas-Saint-Laurent by bike gives you the chance to enjoy it all at your own pace!

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!

Package includes

 

2 nights in a hotel, double occupancy;

 

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;

  • 2 breakfasts;
  • taxes;
  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers for local transportation providers, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
  • Coverage under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV) amounts to $1 per $1,000, and the applicable discount applies.

Not included: equipment , such as bicycles; parking at Bassin Louise in Quebec City ($15 per day, payable on site); a guide; the Quebec City–Lévis ferry (approximately $5 per trip); mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle; and any costs incurred due to mechanical or physical issues.

 

 

 

Package includes

 

2 nights in a hotel, double occupancy;

 

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;

  • 2 breakfasts;
  • taxes;
  • information to ensure a smooth trip: contact details and phone numbers for local transportation providers, bike shops, an emergency contact number, etc.;
  • Coverage under the Travel Agent Customer Compensation Fund (FICAV) amounts to $1 per $1,000, and the applicable discount applies.

Not included: equipment , such as bicycles; parking at Bassin Louise in Quebec City ($15 per day, payable on site); a guide; the Quebec City–Lévis ferry (approximately $5 per trip); mechanical assistance and access to a support vehicle; and any costs incurred due to mechanical or physical issues.

 

 

 

Additional information

Departure/Return

Quebec

Route rating: 2
A fairly easy route: features a few small valleys; 40 to 70 km.

Additional information

Departure/Return

Quebec

Route rating: 2
A fairly easy route: features a few small valleys; 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: 136 km · Long route: 226 km

 

 

1

Day 1

Meet in Quebec City. Check in at the Hôtel des Coutelliers. Quebec City, ferry to Lévis, Lévis, Pintendre, La Durantaye, St-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud, Montmagny (77 km).

2

Day 2

A day off or a loop via St-Eugène, L’Islet, L’Islet-sur-Mer, and Cap St-Ignace. A loop via St-Aubert and St-Jean-Port-Joli (61 or 90 km).

3

Day 3

Montmagny, Berthier-sur-Mer, St-Vallier, St-Michel, Beaumont, Lévis, ferry to Quebec City, Quebec City (59 km).

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