3 Day Grand Tour

Bike
Bicycle Touring
Self-guided
3 days
2 nights

3 Day Grand Tour - Cyclosportive

This package is ideal for experienced cyclists who wish to cover the 256 km around Lac Saint-Jean in a short period of time, specifically 3 days tops! Flexible formula for couples, small, and large groups of cyclists.

You will be able to admire the magnificent landscapes that surround this inland sea, Lake Saint-Jean, while pedaling long distances every day.

  • Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
  • Distance: 256 km
  • Difficulty level: Intermediate to Advanced
  • Accommodation: Hotels and motels, adjustable according to needs.
  • Rate: $449 per person in double occupancy (plus taxes)

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Itinerary

Day 1: Alma to Dolbeau-Mistassini (100 km)

You will start your bike trip by leaving Alma. Heading towards Dolbeau, you will pass through the Pointe-Taillon National Park, and why not the Louis-Hémon Museum to learn more about the history of the region. Once you arrive at your destination, you can taste local flavors such as chocolate-covered blueberries or enjoy a good regional beer at the microbrewery Le Coureur des Bois before heading to your accommodation.

Day 2: Dolbeau-Mistassini to Roberval (90 km)

Pedal towards Roberval for your second day. Stop for a short break at a local cheese factory. Then, visit the Mashteuiatsh ilnu museum before ending the day by admiring the lake view from the Roberval marina. Enjoy the sunset before heading to your accommodation for the night, or continue your journey towards Chambord to visit the historic village of Val-Jalbert, where time seems to have stood still in the 1920s. You will also have the option to spend the night there.

Day 3: Roberval to Alma (63 km)

Begin your last day by following the shores of Métabetchouan. The good news is that you will be descending, so take advantage of the gravity-assisted ride to relax and appreciate the landscapes, as well as the weather if it's mild. Make as many stops as necessary to savor the good moments and enjoy the beaches to refresh yourself. Make a tasting stop at the Lac-Saint-Jean microbrewery and at the Médard cheese-bakery in Saint-Gédéon. To complete the tour around the lake, return to your starting point: our agency in Alma.

About this package

This package includes:

  • 2 nights of accommodation (We take care of booking the accommodation)
  • Breakfasts included
  • Équinox Aventure's professional supervision
  • All bike equipment, including helmets, locks, panniers, handlebar pouches, and repair kits (containing tools such as allen keys, spoons, hand pump, and tubes)
  • Our luggage transportation service (Please note that you must drop off your luggage at the agency on the day of your departure.)
  • A pre-departure meeting (including all necessary documents)
  • Free short-term and long-term parking

This package does not include:

  • Transportation between your country or city and Alma. (Services not operated by Équinox Aventure are available, as well as a transportation service operated by Équinox Aventure, available with additional fees.)
  • Bicycles (available for rent in our store with a special rate for package customers)
  • Tourist visits, lunches, and dinners (We provide a list of recommended restaurants and information to help you find what you need)
  • The 0.10% contribution to the Compensation Fund for Customers of Travel Agents (CFCTA), which is symbolic but not collected, as the total amount has reached the ceiling of 125 million dollars. The CFCTA ensures financial protection for clients in the event of a travel agency's failure.
  • Provincial and federal taxes
  • Travel insurance

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