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South Shore – Self-guided

A cycling vacation along the river
Self-guided
The “ Self-guided ” experience is designed for independent road cyclists. You choose your departure date and your dream destination, and you’ll enjoy a travel itinerary planned by our advisors: transportation, lodging, meals, and, of course, our exclusive routes. These routes feature points of interest around stopover towns selected for their range of services and lodging options. This way, you’ll set off with all the information you need to ensure your trip goes smoothly. Once you arrive at your destination, you’ll enjoy greater freedom—without a guide or support vehicle—allowing you to decide how to spend each day!

Starting at

615$

per person

Duration

3 days

2 nights

Level

Level:

2 - Easy - hilly - 40 to 70 km

Deploying Charms

Just a few leagues from Quebec City, the Côte-du-Sud showcases its charms along the south bank of the river. As the tides ebb and flow and the crops change, the landscape is constantly shifting, allowing you to enjoy every kilometer of your bike ride.

On the horizon, the majestic Charlevoix mountains and sunsets that make it seem as though the river is ablaze. You’ll love the charm of the historic homes in Beaumont, Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, and 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 and Saint-Jean-Port-Joli…

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

Drive Self-guided

With the “ Self-guided ” package, enjoy your trip on your own terms, with complete independence. 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 piece per person, maximum 20 kg) (luggage transfer takes place at 10:00 a.m.);

GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;

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

Not included: equipment , such as a bicycle; parking at Bassin Louise in Quebec City, at a cost of $15 per day, payable on site; a guide; the Quebec City–Lévis ferry, approximately $5 per trip; mechanical breakdown 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 piece per person, maximum 20 kg) (luggage transfer takes place at 10:00 a.m.);

GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;

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

Not included: equipment , such as a bicycle; parking at Bassin Louise in Quebec City, at a cost of $15 per day, payable on site; a guide; the Quebec City–Lévis ferry, approximately $5 per trip; mechanical breakdown 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: includes a few small valleys; 40 to 70 km.

Additional Information

Departure/Return

Quebec

Route rating: 2
A fairly easy route: includes 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 free day or a loop route via St-Eugène, L’Islet, L’Islet-sur-Mer, and Cap St-Ignace. A loop route 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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