Bike excursion 3 days / 115 km
* Departure from Saint-Félicien also possible.
** Return must be made on the same trail as it does not loop around.
Level of Difficulty : average (average grade of 6%)
Visits or activities possible for this sector :
- Les Jardins de Normandin
- Site touristique Chute à l’Ours
- Fromagerie la Normandinoise
- Bleuetière bleuets Mistassini
- "Wild" Zoo, Saint-Félicien
- La magie du Sous-Bois
- Fromagerie au Pays des bleuets
- Fromagerie Ferme des Chutes
- Perron Old Cheesemakers Museum
- Fromagerie Perron
- Mashteuiatsh Amerindian Museum
- Val-Jalbert Historical Village
- The Métabetchouan Historical and Archeological Centre in Desbiens
Trail Surface Types :
- Paved
- Designated roadway
- Paved shoulder
Lodging :
Normandin:
- Gîte Macadam - Inn (418) 274-2867 or 1 877 625-2326
- Chute à l’Ours Tourist Site, (campground/cottages) (418) 274-3411
Saint-Félicien:
- Motel auberge 4 saisons (418) 679-0694 or 1 866 679-0694
- Auberge des berges (418) 679-3346 or 1 877 679-3346
- Hôtel du Jardin (418) 679-8422 or 1 800 463-4927
Parking :
- Dolbeau-Mistassini: Tourist Information Office, MRC Maria-Chapdelaine, 400 Boul. des Pères, paved, free
Suggestions :
Day 1: (31 km) Departure from Dolbeau-Mistassini AM. You can either bike non-stop to Normandin or start your day with a visit to the La Magie du Sous-Bois / Under Wood Magic where you learn more about Lac-Saint-Jean’s famous blueberries. In Normandin, an incredible visit awaits you in the form of the beautiful Gardens there.
Day 2: (23 km) Not so much pedaling today. Only 20 km to go to Saint-Félicien. So you could spend a whole morning at the "Wild" Zoo in Saint-Félicien. Take advantage in the evening for some fun in the lake followed by a good night’s rest at one of the suggested lodgings.
Day 3: (57 km) Boost your strength with a good breakfast before getting back to the departure point, Dolbeau-Mistassini. If you didn’t stop at La Magie du Sous-Bois / Under Wood Magic on the first day, please take the time to visit today. It’s worth the detour. We hope your cycling circuit pleases you and see you next year !