Bike excursion 5 days / 256 km

Level of Difficulty: average (average gradient)

Day 1: From Chambord to Alma.

Circuit Distance: 51 km between the two communities

Visits or activities possible for this sector :

• The Métabetchouan Historical and Archeological Centre in Desbiens
• Rigolet trail and beach (rest stop) in Métabetchouan
• Petit Marais Saint-Gédéon Marsh Reserve (? hours)
• Alcan Dam Crossing

Trail Surface Types :

• Paved
• Gravel
• Paved shoulder

Lodging :

• Almatoit (Bed and Breakfast) (418) 668-4125 or 1 888 668-4125
• Dam-en-Terre tourist complex (418) 668-3016 or 1-888-289-3016
• Hôtel Universel (418) 668-5261 or 1-800-263-5261
• Gîte de la mésange (Bed and Breakfast) (418) 668-2728                                                               
• Gîte Gagné (Bed and Breakfast) (418) 769-0105
• Motel Comfort Inn (418) 668-9221 or 1 877 574-6835
• La Maison de la rivière Mistouk (Bed and Breakfast) (418) 347-3086
• Notre Hôtel (418) 668-3222 or 1-877-917-3222               
• Super sagamie aux écluses (418) 668-2000

Parking : 

• Chambord: Hôtel de Ville / Town Hall 1526 rue Principale, paved, free

Day 2: From Alma to Ste-Monique

Circuit Distance: 51 km between the two communities
(additional 45 km in the Pointe-Taillon National Wildlife Park)

Visits or activities possible for this sector :

• L’Odyssée des Bâtisseurs Theme Park
• Ferry across the Grand Décharge River on the Maligneau
• Pointe-Taillon National Wildlife Park
• Dam-en-Terre Tourist Complex

Trail Surface Types :

• Paved
• Paved shoulder
• Designated roadway

Lodging :

• Gîte Fleu-ri (B&B) (418) 347-2315
• Gîte le petit hôtel (B&B) (418) 347-1433 or 1 866 347-1433

Day 3: From Ste-Monique to Dolbeau-Mistassini

Circuit Distance: 49 km between the two communities

Visits or activities possible for this sector :

• La Magie du Sous-Bois / Under Wood Magic (1 1/2 hours)
• Mistassini River and Chute des Pères (waterfalls)
• Louis-Hémon Museum of Péribonka
• Péribonka ferry ($)
• Le Vieux-Moulin de Sainte-Jeanne d’Arc (The Old Mill)

Trail Surface Types :

• Paved
• Paved shoulder
• Designated roadway
• Gravel

Lodging :

• Auberge la Diligence Inn (418) 276-6544 or 1 800 361-6162
• Môtel Chute des Pères Motel (418) 276-1492
• Gîte de la Providence (B&B) (418) 276-6766

Day 4: From Dolbeau-Mistassini to Saint-Félicien

Circuit Distance: 57 km between the two communities

Visits or activities possible for this sector :

• Les Jardins de Normandin Gardens
• Chute à l’Ours de Normandin (Bear Falls)
• Fromagerie la Normandinoise
• Moulin des Pionniers de la Doré (Pioneers’ Mill )
• "Wild" Zoo, Saint-Félicien (visits can be put off until the next day’s return to Chambord)

Trail Surface Types :

• Paved
• Paved shoulder

Lodging :

• Auberge 4 saisons (Inn) (418) 679-0694 or 1 866 679-0694
• Auberge des berges (Inn) (418) 679-3346 or 1 877 697-3346
• Hôtel du Jardin (418) 679-8422 or 1 800 463-4927

Day 5: From Saint-Félicien to Chambord

Circuit Distance: 50 km between the two communities

Visits or activities possible for this sector :

• "Wild" Zoo, Saint-Félicien
• Fromagerie au Pays des bleuets
• Fromagerie Ferme des Chutes
• Perron Old Cheesemakers Museum
• Fromagerie Perron
• Mashteuiatsh Amerindian Museum
• Val-Jalbert Historical Village

Trail Surface Types :

• Paved
• Paved shoulder
• Designated roadway
• Gravel

Lodging :

• Camping Chambord Campground (418) 342-6451
• Gîte au lac de l’HéCô (B&B) (418) 342-6938 or 1 877 259-9561
• Val-Jalbert historical Village campground 1 888 675-3132