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Lac-Saint-Jean – Self-guided

A cycling vacation at Quebecers' favorite lake
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

1399$

per person

Duration

6 days

or more

5 nights

Level

Level:

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

A walk around the lake and delicious blueberries

Lake La-La is one of the cornerstones of Quebec tourism! Discover the splendor of this 1,000-square-kilometer body of water, which will be the highlight of your cycling trip.

Starting in Alma, discover the Véloroute des Bleuets, one of the highlights of the Route Verte, which will guide you on your six-day journey. Between the lakeshore and the great outdoors, you’ll enjoy the best the lake has to offer: blueberries, cheese, and beaches as far as the eye can see!

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

5 nights' accommodation, double occupancy;

5 breakfasts;

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;

  • parking in Alma;
  • 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; a guide; mechanical assistance 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' accommodation, double occupancy;

5 breakfasts;

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;

  • parking in Alma;
  • 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; a guide; mechanical assistance 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

Alma

Course rating: 3

hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km

 

Additional information

Departure/Return

Alma

Course rating: 3

hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km

 

Day-by-day cycling itinerary

Route: 255 km
1

Day 1

Arrival in Alma in the afternoon.

2

Day 2

Alma, Sacré-Cœur-de-Marie, St-Henri-de-Taillon, Ste-Monique (53 km).

3

Day 3

Sainte-Monique, Péribonka, Ste-Jeanne-d’Arc, Dolbeau-Mistassini (47 km).

4

Day 4

Dolbeau-Mistassini, Albanel, Normandin, St-Félicien, St-Prime, Masteuiatsh, Roberval (85 km).

5

Day 5

Roberval, Val-Jalbert, Chambord, Desbiens, Metabetchouan, St-Gédéon, Alma (70 km).

6

Day 6

The end of the journey.

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