A great warm-up on the bike path between Waterloo and Saxby Road (the aid station is 700 m off the course—keep that in mind!). The morning features long climbs on Saxby Road and Grande-Ligne Road after Roxton Pond, followed by a descent in the afternoon—watch out for the slightly damaged road surface at the end of the route on Grande-Ligne Road and Route 243.

Today’s real gem: Saxby Road and its enchanting tree-lined tunnel, followed by 9th Road deep in the forest all the way to Roxton Falls—simply magnificent. Bethany Road rewards you with a long, straight stretch through the fields, flawless pavement, and a superb view!

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The best gravel section of the entire Grand Tour awaits you right from the start, between Chemin du Golf and Chemin de Sainte-Anne: a guaranteed “WOW” moment! A short, steep climb as you leave Waterloo (still on asphalt at this point) leads to a beautiful mix of compacted gravel, coarser gravel on 10e Rang and in Boscotel (follow the tire tracks!), and rock dust on the Route Verte. In the afternoon, enjoy a 100% rural atmosphere all the way to the village.

76% gravel trail.

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Feeling tired after four days of cycling? This 58-km loop will let you ride at a leisurely pace to stretch your legs without pushing yourself too hard, after which you can enjoy the village one last time.

This route is more direct, with a climb right from the start, followed by a few gentle valleys. The road surface is excellent along almost the entire 3rd Road, with just a few rough patches at the end of Route 241. The only thing to watch out for is reduced visibility when crossing Route 139.

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Expect some traffic on Route 211, and keep an eye out for the bridge in poor condition on St-Dominique Road. Roadwork is underway on Roxton Road—a detour may be necessary depending on the progress of the work, but rest assured, this stretch is fairly flat, with no major hills ahead! The road surface is generally in good condition, with a few potholes here and there, and the scenery alternates between fields and forest.

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We'll be stopping at the Vignoble la Mance.

You’ll have the opportunity to purchase products from the vineyard on site and take advantage of the pickup service to have your purchases delivered to the village.

Option 2: A leisurely route, except for a climb on 11th Range before crossing Bethany Road. The road is in great condition from start to finish, and you’ll be accompanied by beautiful, expansive fields stretching as far as the eye can see.

Optional Shefford: For those who love elevation changes only! This route is pure uphill and downhill, with the highlight being the 9.7 km climb up Mount Shefford (average gradient of 2.7%, with peaks of 16.3%!). The road surface ranges from new to moderate, and the atmosphere is very peaceful in the forest all along the mountain. If you love climbing, this is THE route for you!

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Join us for lunch on the shaded lawn across from Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church in Roxton Falls (6 Rue de l’Église, QC J0H 1E0). You’ll have the opportunity to recharge your e-bikes (2 chargers available).

The lunch stop is open starting at 10 a.m.

There, you'll find sports therapy ( free) and massage therapy.

Massage therapy rates: $20 for 10 minutes, $26 for 15 minutes, and $33 for 20 minutes (taxes included)

Take a break at Jardins du Lac, where we’ll be welcomed by this organic fruit and vegetable grower who has been based in the region for over 20 years. You’ll be greeted by an adorable Australian Shepherd. Don’t worry—she’s the owners’ dog, roams Self-guided the property, and isn’t afraid of strangers at all.