This package is a classic at Equinox Adventure. It offers you the chance to do a recreational as well as a more sportive bike tour by going around the entire Lac St-Jean at a slightly faster pace. By covering a distance of around 65 km per day, this package is for more experienced cyclists who also wish to enjoy the region’s attractions during their stay.
Duration:
4 days, 3 nights
Distance:
261km
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Accommodation:
Tourist residence, B&Bs and inns
Starting at $ 447.00 plus taxes in double occuptaion
Start off your trip by heading towards Péribonka where you will stay in a charming 3-star B&B. On your way there, you’ll find Alma’s history museum L’Odyssée des Bâtisseurs and the must-see Pointe-Taillon National Park where you can enjoy beautiful beaches and go for a swim in the vast Lac St-Jean.
On your second day, you’re on your way to blueberry country! While biking from Péribonka to Normandin, you’ll pass many blueberry fields, as well as the Louis-Hémon Museum and the historical site of the Vieux Moulin (Old Mill). Be sure to stop in Dolbeau-Mistassini to treat your taste buds to the Pères Trappistes ’ delicious chocolates made at Mistassini’s monastery and savour a tasty local beer at the microbrewery Le Coureur des Bois . Upon reaching your destination, you will stay in a 3-star B&B .
Pedal your way to Saint-Félicien during your third day, where you can spend a good part of it at the renowned Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Félicien (Saint-Félicien Wildlife Zoo). Be sure to also stop by Saint-Prime’s cheese dairy, Fromagerie Perron , and the Musée amérindien de Mashteuiatsh (Mashteuiatsh’s indigenous museum) before reaching your 3-star B&B.
For your last day, experience life in the 1920s at Val-Jalbert’s historical village. The last stretch begins with a ride along Métabetchouan’s beaches, leading to thirst-quenching and tasty pit stops in Saint-Gédéon at the microbrewery Microbrasserie du Lac Saint-Jean and the cheese dairy Fromagerie Médard . Finally, it’s back to Alma as you attack the last stretch and complete your tour of the lake.
All our packages are customizable. Please communicate your needs with one of our employees when making your reservation.
This package includes
Not included
Starting at 430$ plus taxes per person in double occupancy.
A personalized departure is custom-made solution based on your needs. You therefore choose the departure date that suits you best. You will have a private preparation meeting according to your itinerary. Only your group will be present during this meeting.
This is the only type of departure available at Equinox Aventure. We do not have a fixed date departure. We do not offer the option to create groups with people traveling alone, the responsibility of forming a group rests on the customer before booking with us.
In case of bad weather, our activities still hold. Therefore, we recommend that you bring appropriate clothing for any type of weather.
Most towns and villages around Lac Saint-Jean have at least one restaurant, a small market or a convenience store. However, some sections of the Blueberry Tril can be more isolated. Also, some restaurants may have unusual opening hours. When this is the case, we provide you with all the necessary information before you it the road.
You can also view an interactive map here.une carte interactive ici.
To be sure that you will have access to the equipment you need (panniers, repair kit, etc.) on the day of your departure, we recommend that you let us know as soon as possible or during your reservation in order to be able to reserve these items for your trip.
Yes, there is signal everywhere around Lac-Saint-Jean.
Most of the municipalities around Lac-Saint-Jean have rest stops and sanitary blocks accessible for cyclists. You can therefore easily have access to these services near the Blueberry Trail throughout your trip.
The Blueberry Trail is 100% asphalted, with the exception of the 15km of Pointe-Taillon National Park. The whole route is qualified as easy to intermediate. There are only three short inclines of 9% or more.
Distribution according to the Véloroute des Bleuets:
It is a method of classifying tours, inspired by that used by the Véloroute du Fjord du Saguenay.
Our support ensures that you can escape with peace of mind. If there are any problems, you can contact us and we will find a solution for you. We can, for example, offer a bicycle replacement in the event of mechanical breakdown or transport in the event of an injury on the road.
We also provide you with the necessary tools so that you can remain independent in the event of a minor breakage such as a flat tire.
Racks are not included with the rental of panniers. You must therefore have a rack on your own bike.
As an alternative, we have some small panniers that can be installed on the handlebars. We also have a few racks that can be rented, however these are not compatible with all types of bikes, depending on your bike frame structure.
