Bike excursion 6 days / 256 km
Level of difficulty : Easy
DAY 1 : Departure from Chambord to Alma
Circuit distance : 50 Km Between the two communities
Parking :
- Departure parking, Hôtel de ville, 1526, rue Principale, Paved and free
Visits or activities possible for this sector :
- Dam-en-Terre Tourist Complex
- L’Odyssée des Bâtisseurs Theme Park
- Ferry across the Grand-Décharge River on the Maligneau
- The Métabetchouan Historical and Archeological Centre in Desbiens
- Petit Marais Saint-Gédéon Marsh Reserve
- Fromagerie Médard
- Rigolet trail and beach (rest stop) in Métabetchouan
Trail Surface Types :
- Paved
- Paved shoulder
- Designated roadway
- Gravel
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
DAY 2 : Alma to Ste-Monique
Circuit distance :
51 Km between the two communities
(With an additional 45 km in the Pointe-Taillon National Wildlife Park)
Visits or activities possible for this sector :
- La fromagère Mistouk
- Le fin berger
- Pointe-Taillon National Wildlife Park
- The Majestuous Lac Saint-Jean's Beach
- Circuit de la terre à la table
- Canoeing and kayaking at the Pointe-Taillon National Wildlife Park
- Pointe-Taillon National Park interpretation center
Trail Surface Types :
- Paved
- Paved shoulder
- Designated roadway
- Compacted rock powder (At the Pointe Taillon National Wildlife Park)
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 : Ste-Monique to Péribonka
Circuit distance :
16 Km between the two communities
Visits or activities possible for this sector :
- Sainte-Monique Touristique center
- The Majestuous Lac Saint-Jean’s Beach
- Péribonka River Panoramic leisurely strole
- Fairy crossing and shuttle service
- Louis-Émond Museume of Péribonka
Trail Surface Types :
- Paved
- Paved shoulder
- Designated roadway
Lodging :
- Auberge Île du repos (Inn) (418) 347-5649
- Aubergîte au petit bonheur (B&B) (418) 374-2328 or (418) 637-8939
DAY 4 : Péribonka to Albanel
Circuit distance :
54 Km between the two municipalities
Visits or activities possible for this sector :
- Le Vieux-Moulin de Sainte-Jeanne d’Arc (The Old Mill)
- La Magie du Sous-Bois / Under Wood Magic (1 1/2 hours)
- Mistassini River and Chute des Pères (Father Falls)
- Albanel Gourgane festival 27 to 30 July
- Bleuetière bleuets Mistassini
Trail Surface Types :
- Paved
- Paved shoulder
- Designated roadway
Lodging :
- Camping municipal d’Albanel (418) 279-3374
- Gîte Domaine des Oiseaux (418) 276-4543
DAY 5 : Albanel to Saint-Prime
Circuit distance :
52 Km between the two communities
Visits or activities possible for this sector :
- Les Jardins de Normandin Gardens
- Fromagerie la Normandinoise
- Chute à l’Ours de Normandin (Bear Falls)
- 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)
- Fromagerie au Pays des Bleuets
- Fromagerie Ferme des Chutes
- Perron Old Cheesemakers Museum
- Fromagerie Perron
Trail Surface Types :
- Paved
- Paved shoulder
- Designated roadway
Lodging :
- L’Échappée bleue (418) 251-9000
- Gîte du lac Saint-Prime (418) 251-4854
DAY 6 : Saint-Prime to Chambord
Circuit distance :
- 37 Km between the two communities
Visits or activities possible for this sector :
- Mashteuiatsh Amerindian Museum
- Val-Jalbert Historical Village
- 52nd international crossing related activities from 21 to 30 July
- Chambord Cow-boy festival in August
Trail Surface Types :
- Paved
- Paved shoulder
- Compacted Rock Powder
Lodging :
- Chambord campground (418) 342-6984
- Gîte au lac de l’Hécô (418) 342-6938 ou 1 877 259-9561
- Val-Jalbert historical village 1 888 675-3132
