{"id":1129,"date":"2022-03-22T16:30:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T20:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/?p=1129"},"modified":"2026-03-16T09:56:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:56:34","slug":"reasons-to-ride-jacques-cartier-portneuf-cycling-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jacques-cartier.com\/en\/reasons-to-ride-jacques-cartier-portneuf-cycling-path\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons to ride the Jacques-Cartier\/Portneuf Cycling Path!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

More and more people are hitting the road on their bikes. We get it\u2014cycling is accessible and easy to do as a family, and it takes people places they couldn\u2019t necessarily go by car. And, of course, it\u2019s good for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Jacques-Cartier and Portneuf regions are already a mountain biker\u2019s paradise with their many forest trails, but they also offer a number of options for road biking. The crown jewel? The Jacques-Cartier\/Portneuf cycling path<\/a>, which links Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier to Rivi\u00e8re-\u00e0-Pierre.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo: Simon Clark, V\u00e9lopiste Jacques-Cartier\/Portneuf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Never tried it? Here are 10 good reasons to give it a shot this year.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. It\u2019s open for all types of bikes.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The trail runs along a 68-km stretch of a former railway right-of-way. While it\u2019s paved with crushed stone, it\u2019s smooth enough for even road bikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. It\u2019s accessible to everyone.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since the trail has <\/span>a maximum incline of 3 to 4%, it\u2019s easily accessible to cyclists of all levels. You don\u2019t need to be an expert to enjoy it. Even better, it\u2019s free to use!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. A shuttle can take you back.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are you worried about being too tired to bike back home? We\u2019ve thought of everything! A shuttle service is offered on 5 dates during the summer. Otherwise, you can call a taxi-shuttle<\/span> at any time to come pick you up or drop you off anywhere along the Jacques-Cartier\/Portneuf cycling path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Several charming rest stops await.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Jacques-Cartier\/Portneuf cycling path is meant to be enjoyed at your own pace, even if that means taking breaks to soak in the scenery. There are a number of charming rest stops along the cycling path. You won\u2019t want to miss the wonderful stop at KM 53, with its Adirondack chairs!<\/p>\n\n\n

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5. The scenery is always changing.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll never get bored as you bike because you\u2019ll be passing through a number of different landscapes, ranging from cities to forests to waterfronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. You can participate in a photo rally.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to make your ride even more fun, you can join a photo rally! Follow the path\u2019s Facebook page<\/span> to participate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Many attractions are just minutes away.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to take the opportunity to visit local attractions, it couldn\u2019t be easier! There are several favourites within easy reach of the path, including the Station touristique Duchesnay<\/a><\/span> and its Labyrinth<\/span>, the Fromagerie Alexis de Portneuf<\/span>, and the historic downtown area of Saint-Raymond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. There are plenty of opportunities to take a dip.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Biking can be hot and sweaty, but cooling off won\u2019t be a problem. In Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier,<\/a> the path connects to the Station touristique Duchesnay<\/a> and its beach. A little further away, Lac Simon is another ideal place to enjoy a swim in a natural lake with a beach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Photo: Audrey Dionne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

9. There are places to stay along the way.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to cycle the path in a single day! It runs near a number of bike-friendly places to spend the night, whether you\u2019re looking for a campsite, a hotel, an inn, a cottage, or a tourist resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Rivi\u00e8re-\u00e0-Pierre is a must-see.<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The finish line is excellent motivation to complete the entire cycling path. Rivi\u00e8re-\u00e0-Pierre is simply magnificent with its train station, its Chutes de la Marmite, and its (free!) granite interpretive centre. And if you\u2019re looking to continue your adventure, you can always hop on a train to Lac-Saint-Jean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, no more excuses. Put the Jacques-Cartier\/Portneuf cycling path<\/a> on your itinerary this summer!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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