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Montérégie: Richelieu Valley – Self-guided Getaway

A cycling vacation in the heart of Quebec
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

645$

per person

Duration

3 days

2 nights

Level

Level:

2 - Easy - hilly - 40 to 70 km

Irresistible!

Starting in Saint-Hyacinthe, this getaway takes you on a culinary journey. Don’t miss: nature’s awakening in the spring or the summer’s bounty in September, as you travel along the Richelieu River in the Patriotes region.

Don't miss: the region's culinary treasures—apples, ciders, wines, cheeses, and maple products. In short, a variety of cycling experiences in a rural setting near charming towns. How can you resist such temptations?

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;

  • parking in Saint-Hyacinthe;
  • luggage transport (one piece per person, maximum 20 kg);
  • mechanical breakdown assistance and access to a replacement vehicle;
  • GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • taxes;

Not included: transportation to the departure point for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; a guide; costs incurred in the event of mechanical or physical issues; the two ferries on Day 2 (cost: $2 per person per ferry); 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 hotel, double occupancy;

  • parking in Saint-Hyacinthe;
  • luggage transport (one piece per person, maximum 20 kg);
  • mechanical breakdown assistance and access to a replacement vehicle;
  • GPX data, maps, and daily itineraries in electronic format;
  • taxes;

Not included: transportation to the departure point for the passenger, their luggage, and their bicycle; equipment, such as the bicycle; a guide; costs incurred in the event of mechanical or physical issues; the two ferries on Day 2 (cost: $2 per person per ferry); coverage under the Travel Agents’ Client Compensation Fund (FICAV), i.e., $1 per $1,000 and the applicable discount.

Additional information

Departure/Return

Saint-Hyacinthe

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

Additional information

Departure/Return

Saint-Hyacinthe

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: 143 km • Long route: 218 km
1

Day 1

Departure from St-Hyacinthe.

St-Hyacinthe, St-Pie, St-Damase, St-Jean-Baptiste, Beloeil, St-Marc-sur-le-Richelieu (69 km).

2

Day 2

A rest day or a loop route via Saint-Antoine-sur-le-Richelieu, St-Roch-sur-le-Richelieu, St-Ours, St-Denis-sur-le-Richelieu, and St-Charles-sur-le-Richelieu (57 or 75 km).

3

Day 3

St-Marc-sur-le-Richelieu, La Présentation, St-Barnabé Sud, St-Hugues, St-Simon le Bagot, St-Hyacinthe (74 km).

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