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INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS - DAY 1 - SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

From Saint-Anselme to Quebec City

For the grand start of the Grand Tour 2025 presented by Le Lait, we've got a great day in store for you, as you enjoy the calm of the Chaudière River as you make your way upstream to the St. Lawrence River and on to Lévis and Quebec City. Fill your water bottles, oil your chains and eat a good breakfast, because today, we're rolling!

To help you prepare for your departure, here's what you need to know:

  • Start site: Aréna St-Anselme - 825 Rte Bégin, Saint-Anselme, QC G0R 2N0.
  • Parking : A $20 fee is charged for parking, payable in cash only upon arrival at the site.
  • If you're missing wristbands, or have received faulty ones, drop by the INFO booth before you set off and we'll rectify the situation.
  • Sleeping with a CPAP machine? A shuttle will be available on request from 2 p.m. to take you to the school where you'll be staying, which is about 1 km from Gatineau village.
  • Do you have any questions? Come and see us at the Info booth before you set off.

 

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Our partners' activities

Vélo Québec is proud to have Milk as a presenting partner of the Grand Tour. Enjoy a good chocolate milk to help you recover after the effort when you arrive at the Village.

  • Take advantage of theEscape Café truck at the start between 6:30 and 10 a.m. for a good cup of coffee, or in the village during the afternoon. Don't forget your reusable mug!
  • Come and try out several outdoor games (spikeball, badminton, arrow bow and Finnish bowling) supplied by Décathlon!
  • The Décathlon boutique will also be on hand to offer a wide range of sporting goods.
  • Décathlon will also be offering a workshop on the mechanical maintenance of your bike. See you at 4:00 pm at the Décathlon booth.
  • Come and store for your next pair of cycling glasses at the Eye-Am truck, located in the village and open all afternoon.
  • Buy Vélo Québec merchandise at our Village Boutique between 12:00 and 21:00.
  • Come and enjoy a good beer from Siboire, the official beer of the Grand Tour, between 3 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. at the village bistro.
  • At the finish line, enjoy a well-deserved chocolate milk, courtesy of Le Lait.
  • If you have any questions, unforeseen circumstances or last-minute changes, come and see us at the Vélo Québec INFO booth. The INFO booth at the start line in Saint-Anselme will be open from 6:30 am to 10:00 am. The one in the village, in Quebec City, is open from 12:00 to 21:00.

For emergencies, please contact us at 514 292-8356 or [email protected].

1

Regular route, 78 km

Meet at the meeting point - Aréna St-Anselme - 825 Rte Bégin, Saint-Anselme, QC G0R 2N0.

For your first day on the roads of Chaudière-Appalaches, discover the banks of the Chaudière and St. Lawrence rivers, which will accompany you to our first village.

See the route on Ride with GPS

2

Shortcut, 39 km

Fancy a gentle start? Cut 39 kilometers (half the regular distance) from your day by turning north immediately. Please note that this route does not include a lunch stop. This will be offered at our village in Quebec City.

3

Optional route 1, + 15 km

Feel like adding a few kilometers to your day? This first optional tour of the Grand Tour will allow you to extend your stay in Ontario by taking in some of the local farmland.

See the route on Ride with GPS

4

Gravito stop 1 - km 19

Fill up on fresh water and enjoy an energy-boosting snack to round out your day at the day's stop-ravito, Alain Potvin Park (1245 Docteur Corbeil Blvd, Rockland, ON K4K 1P6).

5

Lunch stop - km 35

On this first day of the Grand Tour, you'll have lunch at the Centre des loisirs de Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, located at 1096 rue du Pont, Saint-Lambert-de-Lauzon, QC G0S 2W0.

Enjoy the cheese of the day, courtesy of Fromages d'ici: Feta with Oregano (Fromagerie Saputo).

The lunch stop is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

6

Optional route 2, + 14 km

Lunch break given you extra energy? Continue your ride in the Ontario countryside with this second optional route, which takes you along the pretty, bucolic roads of Cumberland.

See the route on Ride with GPS

 

7

Gravito stop 2, km 68

Take one last break in Ottawa before celebrating the end of your day's cycling in Quebec City village!

In the village

Once you've arrived at the Village in beautiful Quebec City, you'll find all kinds of activities on offer. Whether you're looking to unwind, have a drink or take your mind off things, we've got you covered!

Tonight in the village, you can :

  • Take a shower at Festidouches between 2 pm and 8 pm. Take advantage of the Pure products available.
  • Enjoy a massage therapy session 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 Djilali Aïcha at(514) 991-1822 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!
  • Enjoy the many games provided by Décathlon from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
  • Enjoy the many board games offered by SOCIOJEUX between 3 pm and 9 pm.
  • Watch a film at the village cinema. Daily schedule :
    • 3:00 p.m. - Chappie (2 h)
    • 5:30 p.m. - La marche (1 h 40) - ages 13 and up
    • 19 h 30 - The follies of Dick and Jane (1h30)
    • 9:00 p.m. - Lucy (1 h 29) - age 13 +
  • Relaxing yoga from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. (yoga mat not provided)
  • Take a dip in the Centre sportif de Gatineau pool between 10:30 a.m. and 3:50 p.m. (admission: $10 for adults and $5 for children under 5 and over 65).
  • Have a drink (or two, or three... ) at the bistro between 3 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
  • Vibrate to the sounds of the DJ from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m.
  • Take advantage of the village's exceptional location to watch the Casino du Lac-Leamy fireworks at dusk.

Menu

At the Grand Tour, we think of everything! If you have dietary restrictions, whether imposed or voluntary, we've got you covered. Make sure you have the right bracelet for your needs - it all works with the color of your bracelet. If you have special allergies or intolerances, ask the caterer when you collect your meal so that we can provide you with a meal adapted to your needs.

Regular meal - turquoise, lilac and green bracelets
Vegetarian and vegan meals - green wristbands
Gluten-free meal - white bracelet

Your daily menu