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SUMMARY - INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

Your guide to a successful Grand Tour!

Welcome to the Participant Info page for this 31st edition of the Grand Tour, presented by Lait! On this page, as well as on the pages detailing each day, you'll find all the information you need to make the most of your stay, before and during it. Preparation for the event, important information for your arrival, details of daily itineraries, activities, meals... this is where you'll find everything you need to ensure that your Grand Tour runs smoothly on the superb roads of Chaudière-Appalaches and Quebec City.

Come to Saint-Anselme on Saturday, August 1, between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. for the big start! Starting point: Saint-Anselme Arena (825, Rte Bégin, Saint-Anselme, QC G0R 2N0).

We look forward to seeing you again!

Before you leave

Access to start site

You're invited to join us on Saturday, August 2, starting at 7 a.m. at theSaint-Anselme Arena, 825 Route Bégin, Saint-Anselme, QC G0R 2N0, for the start of the Grand Tour. Plan your route to the start site by clicking here. Simply enter your starting address to get a customized itinerary.

Parking

You must leave your vehicle at the Saint-Anselme start site. The cost of parking managed by the municipality for the week is $20 per vehicle, payable at the entrance. Cash only.

GPX routes and data

GPX routes are now available on the RideWithGPS platform. However, we advise you to add them to your on-board computer and/or smartphone just before your departure to ensure you have the latest versions of the routes, which are subject to change.

Download routes in GPX format

Need help downloading routes to your smartphone or Garmin onboard computer? Check out our short navigation guide!

Village locations

The two-village formula, back again this year, will allow you to enjoy your days with less movement between the different sites!
Quebec City: Collège Saint-Charles-Garnier, 1150 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Quebec City, QC G1S 1V7
City of Montmagny: École Secondaire Louis-Jacques-Casault, 141 Bd Taché E, Montmagny, QC G5V 1B9

Before you leave

Access to start site

You're invited to join us on Saturday, August 2, starting at 7 a.m. at theSaint-Anselme Arena, 825 Route Bégin, Saint-Anselme, QC G0R 2N0, for the start of the Grand Tour. Plan your route to the start site by clicking here. Simply enter your starting address to get a customized itinerary.

Parking

You must leave your vehicle at the Saint-Anselme start site. The cost of parking managed by the municipality for the week is $20 per vehicle, payable at the entrance. Cash only.

GPX routes and data

GPX routes are now available on the RideWithGPS platform. However, we advise you to add them to your on-board computer and/or smartphone just before your departure to ensure you have the latest versions of the routes, which are subject to change.

Download routes in GPX format

Need help downloading routes to your smartphone or Garmin onboard computer? Check out our short navigation guide!

Village locations

The two-village formula, back again this year, will allow you to enjoy your days with less movement between the different sites!
Quebec City: Collège Saint-Charles-Garnier, 1150 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Quebec City, QC G1S 1V7
City of Montmagny: École Secondaire Louis-Jacques-Casault, 141 Bd Taché E, Montmagny, QC G5V 1B9

 

 

 

Practical information

Luggage
Before you leave, be sure toidentify your luggage (first name, last name, telephone number) and attach the bracelet you received in the mail (be sure to use the LUGGAGE bracelet, not the access bracelet!). Make sure your FULL luggage is within the 22 kg weight limit for the Sous les étoiles package. If your luggage weighs more than 22 kg, you'll have to pay an extra baggage fee. After arriving at the departure site, please leave your luggage with the corresponding truck for transport to the village. A valet service is available for those who do not wish to take their luggage to the truck. This service is provided by local young people who are organizing a fund-raising event to finance their sporting activities. A fee of $2 per bag is charged, payable directly to the valets in cash. As this is a fundraiser, feel free to donate more!

Bracelet
The bracelets you receive by mail allow you to access the various services offered during the Grand Tour.

  • Purple, pink and blue wristbands: You will receive two (2) depending on the color of your package. The participant bracelet, to be worn on the wrist, will be needed to access the village and collect your meals. The other bracelet must be worn on your luggage.
  • Green and white wristbands: If you've chosen a vegetarian or vegan menu (green wristband) or a gluten-free menu (white wristband), you'll also need to wear these wristbands.

If you haven't received your wristbands, or if some were missing from your shipment, drop by the Info booth before you set off in Saint-Anselme. We can give you the missing bracelets.

Lunchtime meals
Would you like to dine in the village instead of at the lunch stop? This will be possible on the three loop days of August 3, 4 and 6, as well as on days when the shortcuts don't go through the dinner stop, evenings of August 2 and 7 (every day except Day 4, August 5). You'll need to buy an orange wristband to obtain your meal for the following day in the village,
at the info kiosk, the day before, before 9 p.m. Wristbands will also be handed out at the entrance to the evening meal area. This will ensure that we have the right quantity of meals in the village and at the halt.

Utensils and ecoresponsibility
To make our events more eco-friendly, we recommend that you bring
your own reusable coffee cup, crockery and cutlery. This initiative is in line with our eco-responsibility approach and will considerably reduce our waste. Reusable crockery and cutlery will be on sale at the village store. Washbasins and dishwashing equipment will also be available.

Info-packages

Under the stars package

Have you chosen to camp in our villages during the Grand Tour? If so, you're all set to start your Grand Tour when you arrive in Saint-Anselme on August 2. Then you can leave your luggage at the baggage truck and hit the road.

Under the comforter package

Have you chosen to stay in a hotel during the Grand Tour? This year, all the documents you'll need for your stay, including your tour booklet and details of your accommodation (room numbers, etc.) will be sent to you by post. You can leave your luggage at the luggage truck identified for Under the comforter packages.

One-day tour

Have you decided to spend a day with us on August 3, 4 or 6? Parking is available for your vehicles in the villages of Quebec (August 3 and 4) and Montmagny (August 6). The bracelet you receive in the mail will allow you to pick up your meal at the lunch stop. After your day's cycling, don't hesitate to take advantage of the village facilities before heading home, and don't forget that your dinner is included!

Tent rental

Have you rented a tent from Vélo Québec Voyages? You have been given a tent card. The number on the card corresponds to the number of your tent. Please attach it to your luggage (your luggage will be identified with a card and a mauve or pink bracelet). At the departure site, please drop off your luggage at the "Camion bagages Location Tente" truck.

Info-packages

Under the stars package

Have you chosen to camp in our villages during the Grand Tour? If so, you're all set to start your Grand Tour when you arrive in Saint-Anselme on August 2. Then you can leave your luggage at the baggage truck and hit the road.

Under the comforter package

Have you chosen to stay in a hotel during the Grand Tour? This year, all the documents you'll need for your stay, including your tour booklet and details of your accommodation (room numbers, etc.) will be sent to you by post. You can leave your luggage at the luggage truck identified for Under the comforter packages.

One-day tour

Have you decided to spend a day with us on August 3, 4 or 6? Parking is available for your vehicles in the villages of Quebec (August 3 and 4) and Montmagny (August 6). The bracelet you receive in the mail will allow you to pick up your meal at the lunch stop. After your day's cycling, don't hesitate to take advantage of the village facilities before heading home, and don't forget that your dinner is included!

Tent rental

Have you rented a tent from Vélo Québec Voyages? You have been given a tent card. The number on the card corresponds to the number of your tent. Please attach it to your luggage (your luggage will be identified with a card and a mauve or pink bracelet). At the departure site, please drop off your luggage at the "Camion bagages Location Tente" truck.

Day 0, the perfect start to your Grand Tour

Would you like to arrive the day before departure?

Registration is required: if you haven't already done so, contact the Vélo Québec Voyages team at [email protected] or by telephone.

Cost: $35 / person

Includes :

  • lunch on Day 1
  • the option of arriving on Friday, August 1, between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
  • the opportunity to consult the Info booth team from 2 pm to 8 pm
  • access to washrooms and showers at the Saint-Anselme arena
  • bistro and music from 2 to 9 p.m.

We'll be on site to welcome you from 2 pm. If you have selected the tent rental option, your tent will be set up for you on arrival. When you arrive on site, you'll be asked to pay a $20 cash parking fee.

A shuttle service is available between Montreal (Saint-Lambert stop) and Saint-Anselme. Registration is required: contact the Vélo Québec Voyages team at [email protected].

  • Meet around 1:30pm in Montreal(Ecole Le Plateau - 3700 Av. Calixa-Lavallée, Montreal, QC H2L 3A8 ). Departure at 2pm.
  • Stop at Collège Champlain de Saint-Lambert(900 Rue Riverside, Saint-Lambert, QC J4P 3P2) at 2:30 p.m.
  • Arrival in Saint-Anselme(825 Rte Bégin, Saint-Anselme, QC G0R 2N0) at 5:30 p.m.
  • The cost of parking in Saint-Lambert is $49 for the week, until August 7.

Please note that there are no food outlets on site in Saint-Anselme. However, we have listed the nearest restaurants:

  • Casse-croûte Benny Deluxe - 11am-9pm (919 route Bégin, 500m)
  • Restaurant Normandin - 6am-11pm (679 route Bégin, 1km)
  • Subway - 7:30am-10pm (621 route Bégin, 1.4km)
  • Sushi Shop 11am-9pm (621 route Bégin, 1.4km)
  • Pizza Salvatoré - 11am-3pm (682 route Bégin, 1.1km)
  • Crémerie Chez Mamie - 11am-11pm (680 route Bégin, 1.1km)
  • La Contrebande - Microbrewery and Resto-Pub - 12h-23h (125 Rue Jean-Paul-Leblanc, 2.4km)

If you did not choose this option when you booked, you can add it by contacting the Vélo Québec Voyages team by e-mail or telephone until Thursday, July 31 at noon.

A little wild
A little wild

Day-by-day cycling itinerary

On the road
1

Day 1 - Saturday, August 2 - Saint-Anselme to Québec City

The Grand Tour 2025 presented by Lait gets underway today! We hope your chains are oiled, your shorts adjusted and your tires inflated, because today, we're rolling!

Meet at the St-Anselme Arena (825 Rte Bégin, Saint-Anselme, QC G0R 2N0).

For our first day on the roads of the Chaudière-Appalaches region, we set off along the Chaudière River before reaching Lévis, then our first village, Quebec City.

See today's itinerary on Google Maps

  Route information

Shortest route: 39 km
Regular route: 78 km
Regular + option 1: 93 km
Regular + option 2: 92 km
Regular + options 1 and 2: 107 km

Minimum daily ascent: 245 m
Maximum daily ascent: 633 m

2

Day 2 - Sunday, August 3 - Loop around Quebec City

On this beautiful Sunday, the day of the first loop of this Grand Tour, we're off to explore north-western Quebec and its wonderful roads, as quiet as they are pleasant.

See today's itinerary on Google Maps

  Route information

Shortest route: 48 km
Regular route: 77 km
Regular + option 1: 101 km
Regular + option 2: 110 km

Minimum daily ascent: 364 m
Maximum daily ascent: 841 m

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Day 3 - Monday, August 4 - Loops around Quebec City

Day three: we head east of Quebec City before returning to the village.

See today's itinerary on Google Maps

  Route information

Regular route: 67 km
Regular + option 1: 94 km
Regular + option 2: 85 km
Regular + options 1 and 2: 122 km

Minimum daily ascent: 767 m
Maximum daily ascent: 1,232 m

4

Day 4 - Tuesday, August 5 - Quebec City to Montmagny

After three superb days in Quebec City, we're off to the second village on this Grand Tour, located in Montmagny!

See today's itinerary on Google Maps

  Route information

Shortened route: 64 km
Regular route: 82 km
Regular + option 1: 106 km
Regular + option 2: 108 km
Regular + option 1 and 2: 132 km

Minimum daily ascent: 366 m
Maximum daily ascent: 594 m

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Day 5 - Wednesday, August 6 - Loops around Montmagny

For this day of loops around Montmagny, we follow the river to the lunch stop in the charming village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli. Then we return to the heights for an even better view of our river.

See today's itinerary on Google Maps

  Route information

Shortened route 1: 35 km
Shortened route 2: 57 km
Regular route: 86 km
Regular + option 1: 108 km
Regular + option 2: 122 km
Regular + option 1 and 2: 144 km

Minimum daily ascent: 330 m
Maximum daily ascent: 1,122 m

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Day 6 - Thursday, August 7 - Montmagny to Saint-Anselme

On this last day of the Grand Tour, we'll take you back to the start for a lovely stroll along the local farm roads before heading back to Saint-Anselme and its arena to say goodbye!

See today's itinerary on Google Maps

  Route information

Shortest route: 59 km
Regular route: 74 km
Regular + option 1: 94 km
Regular + option 2: 96 km
Regular + option 1 and 2: 116 km

Minimum daily ascent: 319 m
Maximum daily ascent: 853 m

Bulletin board

Traveler's guide

The Traveler's Guide, intended for participants in our travel events, contains a wealth of information to help you make the most of your vacation. We invite you to read it carefully.

Paper/PDF edition of Le Déchaîné

Le Déchaîné is your daily newspaper: practical information and your stories. For a 3rd year, author and globetrotter Jonathan B. Roy will be on the road with us, digging up your best anecdotes and memories and putting them in writing! Printed copies to share will also be available at the INFO booth and lunch area. For the sake of the environment, we encourage you to read Le Déchaîné in PDF format on your phone and/or tablet.

Do you have a question during your stay?

For all questions, information and requests, come and see us at the INFO booth. Located at the start/finish site in Saint-Anselme, as well as at our two village sites in Quebec City and Montmagny, the INFO booth will be open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.. The team will be on hand to answer all your questions and make sure you have everything you need to make the most of your Grand Tour. Look out for the large black and green flags marked with a large "i" to find the location of the INFO kiosk.

Boutique Vélo Québec

During the Grand Tour, visit the Boutique Vélo Québec, located right next to the INFO booth, to get your Grand Tout jersey or a Vélo Québec t-shirt or sweatshirt.

Conferences and workshops

  • Sunday, August 3, 4 p.m. - Cleaning workshop with Mint'N Dry
  • Sunday, August 3, 5 p.m. - Discussion with Bruno Marchand, Mayor of Québec City
  • Monday, August 4, 4 p.m. - Mechanical workshop with Denise Belzil
  • Tuesday, August 5, 7:30 p.m. - Mushroom conference with Jean-Paul Blais
  • Wednesday, August 6, 4 p.m. - Mushroom picking with Jean-Paul Blais
  • Wednesday, August 6, 7 p.m. - Mechanical workshop with Denise Belzil

Massage therapy

Enjoy a massage therapy session from August 3 to 7, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (lunch stop) and between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. (village):

  • Rates :
    Drop-in (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.): $20 for 10 minutes, $25 for 15 minutes and $30 for 20 minutes (taxes included).
    Village (2 pm - 10 pm): $55 for 30 minutes, $100 for 55 minutes (taxes included). Reserve your session by stopping by the massage therapy booth at the start before you hit the road! You can also reserve your massage therapy session in advance by texting Maude at (819) 817-8958 with your choice of time slot. You'll receive a prompt reply confirming your appointment or suggesting an alternative time slot. Don't wait to book your next session!

Back to Saint-Anselme

If you need to cut your Grand Tour short and return to the Saint-Anselme site to pick up your car, a shuttle leaves the village every day at 6:30 pm. To reserve your place, go to the Info booth. The shuttle costs $20 per person.

In the village

At Le Grand Tour, there's never a dull moment! Whether you're looking for the relaxation of a massage or the festive side of a bistro, it's all possible. Our villages are tailor-made to ensure that your after-bike experience matches the day you spent pedaling through our beautiful regions.

As life is well done, everything is in the same place! Every day in the village, you'll find :

  • Sanitary facilities, bathrooms and showers to erase the traces of your efforts
  • Access to a swimming pool a short distance from the villages
  • A friendly lunch spot where you can meet new people and discover new tastes
  • Musical entertainment provided by our DJs, who will set the evening alight and make you forget your... inflamed calves!
  • Films shown at the village cinema
  • Board games from SOCIOJEUX and outdoor games from DÉCATHLON
  • Massage therapists to loosen up your body after a day of high mileage

For more information on daily timetables, see the pages for each day.

View the map of the Grand Tour start site

Get the official jersey of the Grand Tour 2025

On sale at the Grand Tour boutique!

  • Castelli Jersey
  • Ventilated, micro-mesh Strada stretch fabric
  • Moisture-wicking fabric
  • Tailwind honeycomb fabric on shoulders, side panels and pockets
  • Full-length YKK Vislon zipper
  • Silicone hem adhesive strip
  • 3 back pockets and one zippered pocket
  • Available in men's and women's sizes
  • Course on the back of the jersey

99 + taxes

Menu

At the Grand Tour, we think of everything! If you have dietary restrictions, whether imposed or voluntary, we've got you covered. Just make sure you have the right bracelet for your needs - it all works with the color of the bracelet.

Regular meal - bracelet in mauve, pink or blue depending on your package
Vegetarian and vegan meals - green bracelet
Gluten-free meal - white bracelet

See the daily menus on each daily page.

FAQ

Transporting your luggage

At the Grand Tour, we transport your luggage from one stage town to the next. We accept only one piece of luggage per person. For the sake of your back and that of our baggage handlers, make sure your luggage weighs no more than 22 kg for the Under the Stars package, and 15 kg for the Under the Duvet package. You will be required to submit your luggage to a weight check upon departure from Saint-Anselme. Any excess weight must be returned to your vehicle.

ADDITIONAL LUGGAGE - We offer you the option of adding extra luggage at the time of booking. If you wish to do so after your reservation has been finalized, please contact a member of our team by phone or e-mail. You will also be able to add a piece of luggage on departure from Saint-Anselme on August 2 at a cost of $40.

Sending the booklet

The booklet containing all the information you need to prepare for your Grand Tour will be mailed out over the summer.

Arrival the day before

If you want to arrive on August 1, it's possible! With our new Day 0, you can sleep for free at the Saint-Anselme departure site the day before departure! If you wish to take advantage of this option, you must contact the agency by telephone to confirm your presence.

The Info booth will be open from 2:00 p.m. to welcome you on August 2.

On the menu:

  • Camping area
  • Access to toilets and showers
  • Bistro, musical atmosphere (2 pm to 9 pm)
  • Lunch available on Day 1 at extra cost. Advance reservations are required. Please contact a member of the Vélo Québec Voyages team if you wish to take advantage of this option.

Please note that other Grand Tour services, such as meals, mechanics and first aid, will only be available from August 2.

The Grand Tour route day by day

In the tab for each DAY, you'll find the routes on the Ride with GPS application, as well as maps in printable format (PDF).

To help you plan your Grand Tour, it's possible - using a phone, computer or tablet - to consult maps and topographical profiles with the Ride with GPS platform.

This platform offers you an array of superior functionalities:

  • Voice navigation
  • Offline access to maps
  • Maps and detailed itineraries (cuesheets) in PDF format (data provided for information purposes only)
  • Advanced route notifications with GPX (or TCX) files. If you would like to access these features, please follow the steps below:Register for the Ride with GPS event.

You'll be asked to register if you're new to the site, or to log in if you already have an account. Registration is free of charge. The event will be automatically synchronized with your mobile and online account. Do you have a GPS or smartphone? Consult the short navigation guide to familiarize yourself with the Ride with GPS platform. Please note that the application is available in English only.

One week before the Grand Tour, you'll receive an e-mail updating the route maps, including the presence of toilets. It's best to wait for this last update before downloading the data to your GPS, if necessary.

Rain and other bad weather

In the event of rain, the Grand Tour will proceed as scheduled. In the event of more severe weather, such as high winds or thunderstorms, Vélo Québec reserves the right to bring forward or delay starts in order to avoid such conditions.

Should extreme circumstances force the cancellation of a day, shuttles will be provided to the next village, except for the loop days on August 3, 4 and 6.

If you have any doubts about the weather before hitting the road, drop in at the INFO kiosk and we'll be happy to advise you.

Air quality

The safety of our participants is paramount, and should the air quality reach a dangerous level for vulnerable people (heart or lung problems, pregnant women, young children, etc.), shuttles will be provided to the next village, if necessary.

The air quality of the day will be indicated every day at the INFO kiosk. If you'd like to know more about air quality, or if you're uncomfortable riding, drop by the INFO booth and we'll help you find the solutions you need.

Insurance coverage

It is the responsibility of each traveler to ensure adequate insurance coverage (medical, luggage and bicycle). Vélo Québec Voyages assumes no responsibility for loss, theft or damage to your luggage and personal effects (including your bike) during your trip, including transportation of your bike by truck. Please note that many home insurance companies cover property damaged or stolen outside the home. Check with your company.

Road behaviour

We won't be the only ones out and about during this beautiful week. You'll be driving partly on the road network, and the roads won't be closed to vehicular traffic. We ask you to bear this in mind and to DRIVE AWAY. Take this opportunity to remind any youngsters accompanying you. The organization has made a commitment to the authorities to be more "cyclocivist" and will not hesitate to call you to order if your behavior puts your life and that of others in danger.

Beaconing

The route is signposted. These signs will also indicate the presence of various service points (toilets, refreshments, lunch stops, water, etc.). Any last-minute detours will be indicated by DETOUR signs.

Closing of optional courses

Optionals indicate a closing time so that all participants can cross the finish line before 6 pm. In addition to being indicated on the course sign at the start of the optional course, closing time information is also provided on maps, where applicable.

Charging point for electronic devices

If you need to recharge your phone, tablet or computer on your bike, there's a space for it at each stopover village.

Meals and allergies

When you registered, we asked you to choose a meal type (regular/vegan/gluten-free). However, we are aware that some participants may have more specific allergies or intolerances.

Full menus are available on the daily pages of this Déchaîné. If you'd like more details on ingredients and meal preparation, the on-site catering service has a complete list of ingredients and can provide you with the information you need to ensure you don't consume any foods to which you're allergic.

Broken bracelet

If you've damaged your wristband during the Grand Tour, come to the INFO booth with your wristband and we'll exchange it for an undamaged one.

Cancellation and refund

For cancellation and refund terms and conditions, please refer to the general terms and conditions.