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Mauricie – Self-guided

A cycling vacation in the land of the log drivers
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

845$

per person

Duration

3 days

2 nights

Level

Level:

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

Larger than life!

In the land of the log drivers, let yourself be carried from lake to river at your own pace, following your cycling whims.

Along the way, you’ll pass the famous Notre-Dame-du-Cap Basilica and the charming old working-class neighborhoods that now make up the greater Trois-Rivières area. On a bike, the heart of the Mauricie region will make your heart race with excitement!

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 three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;

 

2 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 at the Trois-Rivières Casino;
  • 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 of the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle to the departure point; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of mechanical or physical mishaps;coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.

 

 

Package includes

 

2 nights in a three- or four-star hotel, based on double occupancy;

 

2 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 at the Trois-Rivières Casino;
  • 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 of the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle to the departure point; equipment, such as the bicycle; the services of a guide; mechanical repairs and access to a support vehicle; expenses in the event of mechanical or physical mishaps;coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.

 

 

Additional information

Departure/Return

Trois-Rivières Game Room

Route rating: 3
Moderate-difficulty route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 km.

Additional information

Departure/Return

Trois-Rivières Game Room

Route rating: 3
Moderate-difficulty route: hilly, sometimes mountainous; 50 to 80 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: 185 km • Long route: 371 km

 

 

1

Day 1

Departure from Trois-Rivières.

Trois-Rivières, St-Louis-de-France, Saint-Maurice, Lac à la Tortue, Grand-Mère, Shawinigan. Option via Saint-Narcisse, Saint-Stanislas-de-Champlain, Saint-Adèlphe, Saint-Thècle, Saint-Tite, Hérouville (60, 80, or 130 km).

2

Day 2

Shawinigan, St-Jean-des-Piles, La Mauricie National Park (optional), St-Mathieu-du-Parc, St-Élie-de-Caxton, St-Paulin (50 km to 121 km).

3

Day 3

St-Paulin, Sainte-Angèle-de-Prémont, Sainte-Ursule, Louisville, Yamachiche, Pointe du Lac, Trois-Rivières. Alternative route via St-Alexis-des-Monts, St-Didace, St-Édouard-de-Maskinongé. (75 or 120 km).

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