The Navigators – Quebec City to Rivière-du-Loup
Quebec City to Rivière-du-Loup
Cycle a segment of The Navigators Route from Quebec City to Rivière-du-Loup and admire the majestic St. Lawrence River. Discover breathtaking panoramas where the Charlevoix form a backdrop. Encounter varied landscapes: tidal flats, parks, fields, and villages. At dusk, the sky is ablaze, offering a flamboyant spectacle that you will remember for a long time.
Summary
Date: You can choose from mid-May to mid-October
Formula: self guided or fully autonomous
Trip length : 4 days
Distance: 195 km
Surfaces: 93% paved and 7% unpaved
Level of difficulty: 2
Day 1 : Quebec city to Montmagny | 60 km
Day 2 : Montmagny to Saint-Jean-Port-Joli | 40 km
Day 3 : Saint-Jean-Port-Joli to Kamouraska | 55 km
Day 4 : Kamouraska to Rivière-du-Loup | 40 km
Cost of our services (taxes included)
«Self guided» formula – price for 2 persons
$457.50: luggage transfer from one accommodation to the next for 4 days
$957.50: luggage transfer + shuttle service*
*Does not include: the cost of accommodations (make your own reservations), meals, and transportation to the starting point.
If you are more than two people or if you want to customize or modify the duration of this bicycle trip, it is possible. Contact us for a custom quote.
« Fully autonomous » formula – price for 5 days of bike rental + 23L pannier + cost of bike delivery and pick up in Quebec City
$396: Hybrid Bike
$540: e-Bike
Detailed Overview
🛏️ Overnight stay in Quebec City
Day 1 : Quebec City to Montmagny (60 km)
🚴 Start your day exploring the historic Old Quebec City. Then, hop on the ferry to Lévis for a scenic crossing across the St. Lawrence River, offering stunning views of the city skyline and the iconic Château Frontenac. In Lévis, the bike path awaits you along the river. Follow Route Verte #1 towards Montmagny, through charming villages and agricultural landscapes. Take breaks at the Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse wharf, Saint-Vallier or the Berthier-sur-Mer marina. Don’t forget to taste the regional delicacies along the way!
🌟 Possible attractions/stops: Fromagerie du terroir de Bellechasse (Saint-Vallier), le Domaine Pointe-de-Saint-Vallier, Parc fluvial de Berthier-sur-Mer, Bassin et chutes de Montmagny, Musée de l’Accordéon, microbrasserie Côte-du-Sud (Montmagny)
🛏️ Overnight stay in Montmagny
Day 2: Montmagny to Saint-Jean-Port-Joli (40 km)
🚴 Today, your journey offers breathtaking views of Île-aux-Grues and the majestic St. Lawrence River, with the Charlevoix mountains as a backdrop. Enjoy the country landscapes and picturesque villages, such as Cap-Saint-Ignace and L’Islet-sur-Mer. Your final destination, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, is renowned for its crafts and maritime atmosphere. Admire the outdoor sculptures of Parc des Trois-Bérets, take the time to stroll through the streets and visit the artisan workshops to soak up the unique atmosphere of this village. Don’t forget to visit the church, an architectural gem that bears witness to the region’s rich history.
🌟 Possible attractions/stops: Musée maritime du Québec Capitaine J.E. Bernier (L’Islet-sur-Mer), Musée de la mémoire vivante (Saint-Jean-Port-Joli), Vignoble du Faubourg (Saint-Jean-Port-Joli), La Roche à Veillon – dinner theatre (Saint-Jean-Port-Joli)
🛏️ Overnight stay in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
Day 3: Saint-Jean-Port-Joli to Kamouraska (55 km)
🚴 You leave Saint-Jean-Port-Joli towards Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies. Then, you cycle on a bike path that runs alongside the St. Lawrence River to La Pocatière. Your journey takes you through the region of Kamouraska, where the sea, plains and mountains meet. This region is rich in agriculture and natural beauty. Kamouraska has an exceptional built heritage, must-see sunsets and a bucolic landscape. Don’t miss visiting the wharf to admire the picturesque beauty of the river. Kamouraska is also the ideal place to savor local flavors.
🌟 Possible attractions/stops: Manoir seigneurial des Aulnaies, Jardin floral de La Pocatière, Microbrasserie La Baleine Endiablée (Rivière-Ouelle), Kamouraska wharf, Poissonnerie Lauzier/Bistro de la Mer (Kamouraska), Côté Est (Kamouraska)
🛏️ Overnight stay in Kamouraska
Day 4: Kamouraska to Rivière-du-Loup (40 km)
🚴 Your journey continues along the Route des Navigateurs, following the curves of the majestic St. Lawrence River. A unique spectacle will enchant you: the mysterious monadnocks, locally known as ‘cabourons’—small, isolated mountains rising near the river. As you pedal through these formations, you will be struck by the wild beauty of nature and the vastness of the panorama.
🌟 Possible attractions/stops: Le Petit Phare in Saint-André de Kamouraska, saltwater pool in Notre-Dame-du-Portage, Glacier des battures (Notre-Dame-du-Portage), Parc des Chutes (Rivière-du-Loup) and Parc de la Pointe (Rivière-du-Loup), Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent (Rivière-du-Loup)
🛏️ Overnight stay in Rivière-du-Loup
Services
Luggage transportation
Want to travel light? Leave it to our team to transport your luggage safely!
Shuttle
Moving service for people, luggage and bicycles. This service allows you to reach or return to your starting point.
Conveying
We offer a vehicle moving service. Thanks to this service, you will find your vehicle at the final destination.
Itinerary
Let yourself be advised in the choice and planning of your future bike ride in Quebec and Ontario. You will receive your tailor-made route according to your desired mileage and your activity interests.
Bike rental
Do you need a bike for a few days? For a week? We deliver our bikes to your place of departure and collect the bikes from your place of arrival.