La Route verte (Green Route)
The best bicycle route in the world
The Route verte has won two prestigious awards: the Prix Ulysse, one of the Grands Prix du tourisme québécois for the Montreal region, and first place, among the ten best bicycle routes in the world, selected by the National Geographic Society
Made up of over 4,000 km of bikeways criss-crossing the most beautiful regions of Quebec, the Route verte puts you on the right track for the vacation of your dreams. No matter which bikeway you cycle on—the Parcours des Anses in Lévis, the Véloroute des Bleuets encircling Lac Saint-Jean, the Berri Street bike path in Montreal or the Estriade in the Eastern Townships—you’re riding on the Route verte.
This vast bicycle route—the most extensive in North America—includes all types of bikeways: bike paths, designated shared roadways and paved shoulders. Marked throughout its length, the route will encompass a total of 4,300 km when completed.
The Route verte puts all of Quebec within reach of your handlebars!
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The Route Verte section which passes through our region is one of the most spectacular due to the scenery it traverses. You may leave your vehicle at the ornithology site and easily access the route which will bring you close to the St Lawrence river.Find to the left a short amateur video of the landscape you will see while cycling the portion between the ornithology site and the Rivière des vases. |
About bicycles in Quebec.
Source: Transport Québec
View the cycling guide and policy
Cyclists in Québec are allowed to ride on any type of road, except expressways. For their safety, four different types of bicycle lanes have been designated for use:
Rural areas
In rural areas, paved shoulders allow cyclists to share the road with other users. On paved shoulders, cyclists ride with the flow of traffic.
Urban areas
Bicycle lanes are in urban areas along the edge of a roadway. Road signs, traffic signals and road markings indicate that these lanes are reserved exclusively for cyclists.
Safe Cycling Brings Health and Happiness
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Cycling is good for your heart, improves your balance and co-ordination, helps with weight control, enhances your general well-being and promotes mental health. Beyond the health benefits, it's an enjoyable way to get around.
Health experts believe that after just a few weeks of regular cycling, regardless of age, gender or initial physical fitness, the cyclist will be fitter and enjoy a greater sense of well-being.
Also, the cycling trail "le Petit Témis" is located at the heart of the Upper Saint John River Valley, the Petit Témis is the first Interprovincial cycling network in Canada. It connects Edmundston and Rivière-du-Loup. Access may be done from St-Modeste or Rivière-du-Loup. Read more.