Lac St-Jean & Saguenay Fjord
This trip brings you to the magnificent Saguenay Fjord for incredible cycling, endless lake and fjord vistas, fun adventure an a truly unforgettable cycling holiday! The adventure begins with cycling through charming and historic Quebec City, then travels north where we’ll cycle the shores of Lac Saint-Jean where we’re immersed in the natural beauty of forests, rivers and rolling hills. The trip also includes a down day allowing us to venture into the fjord where we’ll explore by van, by foot and even by water as we embark on a truly extraordinary cruise through the fjord, part of the Canada National Parks
Pricing:
Per Person Double Occ: $2989
Single Occ: + $600
Deposit of $500 per person required with reservation. You will be invoiced for balance, including any discounts or adjustments.
2027 Tour Dates:
June 26 - July 3 :: Aug. 28 - Sept. 4
The Essentials:
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Difficulty: Easy
Total Miles: 150 -- Avg. Daily Miles: 30 - 40 miles
Meals: Daily Breakfast; 3 Lunch; 2 Dinners
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Quebec City
Arrive Quebec City and venture out to explore this magnificent city. Heralded as “New France”, Quebec City was the first French settlement in North America, and the city is bursting with charm, culture, amazing architecture, and wonderful shops and dining.
Day 2: Quebec City by Bike (38 miles)
After a good night’s rest and a great breakfast, we’re off to explore vibrant Quebec City by bike. Our ride begins with an 11 mile warm-up / shake out ride along the remarkable St. Lawrence River, where at that point, we hop on a ferry to cross to the north bank of the river heading for impressive 270’ Montmorency Waterfall, making it nearly 100’ higher than Niagara Falls! You can even ride the cable car to the top of the falls for magnificent views of the falls and Quebec City. From the falls we head for the city itself, where you’ll have the rest of the day to explore on your own.
Day 3: Desbiens to St. Felicien (29 miles)
Upon reaching our trailhead starting point in Chambord, we hop on the bikes and head out for Val-Jalbert Historical Village. Established in 1901, this company town provides a unique glimpse into the industrialization, living conditions, and the distinct social structure of Québec’s history during the early 20th century. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at Val-Jalbert and you’ll have the option to linger here to tour the village ($32). From Val-Jalbert the cycling is outstanding as we ride through charming local communities with frequent panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and of course, Lac Saint-Jean.
Day 4: St. Felicien to Dolbeau (35 miles)
After a great breakfast we hit the trail heading for Dolbeau. Your immersed in spectacular scenery as you cycle along the remote back roads with frequent views of the Ashuapmushuan River. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch in charming Normandin, then we’ll kick out our last 17 miles cycling through lush rolling farmlands before dropping the kickstand in Dolbeau, our stop for the evening.
Day 5: Dolbeau to Pointe Taillon National Park (40 miles
Departing from Dolbeau, we’ll cycle through the charming village streets of Mistassini as we make our way to the remote reaches of Taillon National Park, with its pristine natural beauty. In the village of Peribonka, we jump on the ferry that will take us to Pointe Taillon where we’ll cycle along the edge of Lac St-Jean for over 15 miles. Upon reaching the visitors center we’ll fuel up on a great picnic lunch. After lunch we’re back on the bikes as we knock out the last 8 miles of today’s ride, then it’s a short shuttle to our hotel in Alma which will be our home base for the next 3 nights.
Day 6: Saguenay Fjord Cruise & Sightseeing
Today the bikes get the day off as we take off for a day of adventure and exploring in the Saguenay Fjord. We’ll shuttle to several of the remarkable small villages that dot the fjord, and we’ll also take to the water for an amazing scenic cruise through the Saguenay Fjord.
Day 7: Taillon National Park to Desbiens (41 miles)
We’re back on the bikes for our final day of adventure as we head out for Desbiens taking in the beautiful scenery along the way. We stop in lovely St-Gedeon for our last lunch before wrapping up the last few miles at ride’s end in Desbiens. After a great day we’ll return to our hotel in Alma for our final night and a super fun dinner social!
Day 8: Departure
This morning we say farewell to Lac St. Jean and the amazing Saguenay Fjord. We’ll shuttle guests back to the Holiday Inn Express Quebec Sainte-Foy near the Quebec International Airport, or to the Lebanon Municipal Airport in New Hampshire.