The best weekend of cycling ever!

For this^29thedition of the “ Petite Aventure,” exploretheMontérégieregionbybike alongside more than 1,200 cyclists! Located in Saint-Zotique, our village will welcome visitors of all ages with everything you need for an unforgettable stay.

Whether with family, friends, or on your own, this event brings together thousands of cyclists who ride along the most beautiful routes and gather in the village in the evening to enjoy memorable nights in a festive atmosphere!

Before You Go

Take the time to check out the Petit Déchaîné day by day at
All the information you need to prepare for and enjoy your “ Petite Aventure ” can be found here. Feel free to check back as the event approaches to view the routes, activity schedules, and menus. Updates may be posted as needed,

Access the starting point website at
Plan your route to Mont Rigaud by clicking here. Simply enter your starting address to get a customized route.

Swimsuit Be sure to bring a swimsuit, as there will be a beach and water activities available in the village and along the course.

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

To reduce our environmental footprint
To make our events more eco-friendly, we strongly recommend that you bringyour own reusable utensils and dishes. This initiative is part of our commitment to environmental responsibility and will help significantly reduce our waste. Sinks and dishwashing supplies will be provided near the Festidouches.

*Unfortunately, it is not possible to collect compostable waste, as this service is not available in the cities we visit.

Shuttles If you’ve chosen the shuttle option, check the schedules and meeting points.
You must arrive at your meeting point 30 minutes before departure.

On Day 0, to get your Petite Aventure off to the best possible start

Would you like to arrive the day before departure?

Registration is required:Please contact the Vélo Québec Voyages team at [email protected].

Cost: $35 per person

• Take your time getting to the Mont Rigaud resort on Friday, June 26
• Information Booth open starting at 2 p.m.
• Access to restrooms
• Live music at the bistro from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Mountain biking at the resort: Register online on the resort's website (not included)
• Meals are available at the Casse Croute du Mont Rigaud: see the MENU (not included)
• Lunch included on Day 1

The Big Departure

Parking You can leave your vehicle at the starting point. The parking fee for the three days is $10 per vehicle, payable at the entrance. Cash only. View the map of the starting point:

One-Day Parking

A 40-space parking lot in the village will be available for your use. If it becomes full, we ask that you park on the streets of Saint-Zotique.

Luggage After you arrive at the departure site, you can leave your luggage with the truck for transport to the village. A valet service is available for those who do not wish to carry their luggage to the truck. There is a $2 fee per piece of luggage, payable directly to the valets in cash.

The option to add an extra piece of luggage is available again this year. If you did not select this option when you made your reservation, you can contact our team to add it to your package. You can also take advantage of this offer on-site at departure on June 27. The cost is $40 per extra piece of luggage. You will be given a silver-colored tag to identify this piece of luggage.

Bracelets

• Purple bracelets: You will receive two (2).
  • You'll need your participant wristband, which you must wear on your wrist, to enter the village and pick up your meals.
  • The BAGAGE tag must be attached to your luggage.
• Green and white wristbands: If you have chosen a vegetarian/vegan meal (green wristband) or a gluten-free meal (white wristband), you must also wear these wristbands.

Routes and GPX Data
The day-by-day routes in GPX format are available on our Ride with GPS event page.

Tent Rental Did you rent a tent from Vélo Québec Voyages? You were given a tent tag. The number on the tag corresponds to your tent number. Please attach it to your luggage (your luggage will be identified with a tag and a purple wristband). At the departure site, please drop off your luggage at the truck labeled “Tent Rental Luggage Truck.” Please note that we will need to collect the luggage tags for the rented tents at the end of the event.

In the village

At the Petite Aventure, you’ll never get bored! Whether you’re looking to unwind with a massage or enjoy the lively atmosphere of the bistro, anything is possible. Our village is tailor-made to ensure that your post-ride experience lives up to the day you spent cycling.

Life is so convenient—everything is right here in one place! In the village, you'll find the following every day:

• Restrooms, bathrooms, and showers to wash away the traces of your exertions
• A friendly place to eat where you can meet new people
• TheEscape Café kiosk—the perfect place to get your caffeine fix throughout the day!
• A DJ who'll get the party going so you can forget all about your sore calves!
• A bistro well-stocked with products from Siboire Microbrewery
• The AdoZone entertainment area will give you access to video games, board games, a foosball table, and a lounge area (opening hours:Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• A movie theater and live performances
• Massage therapists to help you relax after long days of running and yoga sessions
• Tastings of local beer, ice cream, and cheese

A pump track, ping-pong table, tennis courts, and a basketball court will also be available in the village. Just stop by the Ado Zone container to borrow the equipment of your choice: BMX bikes, skateboards, scooters, soccer and basketballs, and racquets.

NEW – Drive through the heart of the Montérégie’s most beautiful attractions

Petite Aventure isn’t just about cycling—it’s also about discovering the region in a whole new way. Thereare manyattractionsto explore along the routes: farms, blueberry fields, orchards, maple groves, breweries, Arbraska, national historic sites, and markets. You’ll enjoy tastings of local products and guided tours, including even a well-deserved break at the beach to cool off. To make sure you don’t miss out on anything in the area, a shuttle will be available when you leave the village on the afternoon of Day 2 to take you to Saint-Zotique Beach and the Village des Écluses, a resort with a variety of attractions (restaurant, boat rentals, beach) at the junction of Lake St. Louis and the St. Lawrence River.