Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean bike ExpErience A diversified circuit and personalized experiences... for everyone! Traveling along the Véloroute des Bleuets and the Véloroute du Fjord du Saguenay, the trails are divided into sections. Each of these sections connects municipalities between themselves, and are classified according to the category they are aiming at. We have established five different categories of clientele.
FAMILY/RECREATIONAL The experience intended for family and recreational cyclists is composed of cycling trails and designated roadway sections with little to no elevation gain. Identified in green.
TOURING CYCLIST The experience intended for touring cyclists offers sections with paved shoulders with a minimal three-foot width (one meter) and hills with little change in elevation (moderate elevation gain). Identified in yellow.
PERFORMANCE CYCLIST The experience is intended for performance cyclists and allows the cyclist to undertake the circuit’s most challenging sections. One can expect paved shoulders and hills with risk of high changes in elevation. Identified in red.
MOUNTAIN BIKE
The experience aiming at mountain bike users proposes seven different centers where you can find more then 160 km of trails, with varying levels of difficulties.
fatbike The experience aiming at fatbike users proposes 80 km of trails maintained and marked for a secure experience in surroundings catered for debutants as well as experienced bikers. When a section of the circuit is composed of one or more different roadway surfaces (bicycle trail, paved shoulder or designated shared roadway), it will be identified by the color implying the closest proximity to automobile traffic.
LAND AND MARINE SHUTTLES marine shuttles Two majestic waterways characterize the Saguenay–Lac-SaintJean region: the Saguenay Fjord, the only inhabited fjord in North America, and Lac Saint-Jean, a true inland sea. In our region, water and cycling go hand in hand. Several marine shuttle options are conveniently available along the length of the course. Alma • Le Maligneau bike crossing (Centre de villégiature Dam-en-Terre) • La Tournée boat Péribonka • Marine shuttle (between Péribonka and Pointe Taillon) Shipshaw • Traverse Jonquière-Shipshaw Fjord du Saguenay • The Fjord Marine Shuttle ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE MARINE SHUTTLES Véloroutes des Bleuets, page 19. Véloroute du Fjord du Saguenay, page 24.
LUGGAGE transportation Opt for the luggage transportation service to complete your ultimate vacation experience! Cycle at your leisure and collect your personal belongings at the end of the day. Find out more about the available options. Véloroute des Bleuets luggage transportation shuttle Luggage transportation from one accommodation to the next; details on page 20. Équinox Aventure Cycling travel agency Personalized luggage transportation; details on pages 20 et 24. The Fjord Marine Shuttle Depending on the ships’ schedule, no reservations required; details on page 25. PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION Équinox Aventure has a valid bus transportation licence, which enables them to meet your every travelling need along the circuit. Équinox Aventure Cycling travel agency Transportation for cyclists with their bicycle, towing available for group cyclists; detail on page 18.