DAY 2
Loop around Saint-Zotique
Today, we’re taking a loop around our village of Saint-Zotique for what promises to be one of the most beautiful Sundays of the summer! There are several loops of varying distances to choose from, whether you’d rather enjoy the village or maximize your mileage for the day!
Set off from the village at your own pace between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Bring the kids’ swimsuits: there are water games along the route.
After your bike ride, starting from the village, a shuttle will be available to take you to Saint-Zotique Beach and the Village des Écluses, a resort with a variety of attractions (restaurant, boat rentals, beach) located at the junction of Lake St-Louis and the St. Lawrence River.
FREE SHUTTLE BUSES
Schedule – St-Zotique Beach:
1:00 PM: Village – Beach (round trip)
2:00 PM: Village – Beach (round trip)
4:00 PM: Village – Beach (round trip)
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Schedule – Village des Écluses
12:00 PM: Village – Écluses (round trip)
3:00 PM: Village – Écluses (round trip)
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Our Partners' Activities
Vélo Québec is proud to have Le Lait as a presenting partner for La Petite Aventure. Enjoy a delicious chocolate milk to help you recover after your ride when you arrive at the Village.
- Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities (pump track, ping-pong table, tennis courts, and basketball court)
- Come enjoy a deliciousSiboire beer, the official beer of La Petite Aventure.
- At the finish line, enjoy a well-deserved glassof chocolate milk, courtesy ofLait.
Other important information
- Pick up your Petite Aventure jerseysorVélo Québec apparel at our Village Boutique between 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
- If you’d like to book amassage after your day of cycling, stop by the INFO booth to reserve your time slot—space is limited. Rates: 30 min: $57; 55 min: $103.
If you have any questions, encounter any unexpected issues, or need to make last-minute changes, please stop by the INFO Vélo Québec booth. The INFO booth at the starting line in Mont Rigaud will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The booth in the Village, in Saint-Zotique, is open from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For emergencies, please contact us at 514-292-8356
Day-by-day cycling itinerary
All the routesfor this event areon Ride with GPS.
All daily sections (including both regular and optional long and short sessions) are listed in the blocks below if you’d like to download them.
Map of today's routes
Standard route, 53 km, +60/-60
Today is a loop ride around Saint-Zotique! Your usual route will let you explore the Montérégie region more thoroughly, passing through Saint-Télesphore, Dalhousie Station, and Rivières Beaudette, among other places, before returning to the village of Saint-Zotique.
Points of interest along the route:
- St. Thomas Blueberry Farm and Orchard
- La Villageoise Farm and Farm Museum
- St-Zotique Beach
See the regular schedule at:
Short route, 11 km, +10/-10
Tired from yesterday? Take a short 11-km loop before heading back to the village to enjoy today's activities. The route is completely flat.
See the short version at:
Shortened route, 23 km, +24/-24
Tired from yesterday? Take a short 24-km loop before heading back to the village to enjoy today's activities. The route is completely flat.
See the shortened route at:
Optional Route 1 AM, +10 km, +95/-95
A drive through the fields. You'll take a short trip through Ontario.
The road to Dalhousie is winding, hilly, and very scenic!
See the optional 1 AM track at:
Lunch stop
St. Clare of Assisi Church, 950 Chem. Sainte-Claire, Rivière-Beaudette, QC J0P 1R0
The concession stand will be open to serve you from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Optional Route 2 PM, +16 km, +77/-77
This optional route runs along the river, so it's very flat!
See the optional 2 PM track at:
In the village
Once you arrive at the Village in the small town of Saint-Zotique, you’ll find all kinds of activities to enjoy. Whether you want to unwind, have a drink, or take your mind off things, we’ve got just what you need!
Tonight in town, you can:
- Head to the AdoZone entertainment area, where you can enjoy video games, board games, and foosball, as well as a lounge area, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 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 rackets.
- Enjoy a massage therapy session between 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
- Have your bike serviced at the bike repair booth between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Relax in the LE LAIT Chill Zone: bean bags, umbrellas, and beach flags.
- Have a drink (or two, or three…) at the bar between 3:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
- Come stretch your muscles during a free yoga session from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Please bring your own yoga mat.)
- Enjoy live music from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Jeff’s DJ set from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM at the bistro.
- Relax and watch a movie from 12:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Schedule to be announced.
