Bicycling on the park’s trails.
Trail bicycling
You are looking for a bicycle ride on a trail? Go to the Rivière à la Pêche area: a 55 km network with rest stops awaits you in the heart of the forest.
Trails offered
Note that the trails on which this activity is permitted are trails 3, 5, 6a, 7, 8, 9, 11, the Parkway, trail 6 between Bouchard lake and lac du Pimbina, and Vallerand Trail.
Recommendation
- Trail number 11 is ideal for young families. This trail offers you a flat 4 km course.
- The boldest will surely want to venture onto hilly trails 5 and 6A which are at the intermediate level. (Not recommended for hybrid bikes)
Trail bicycling Map
Print the map. (PDF, 264 Ko)
Suggested circuits
| Level of difficulty | Trail number | Distance |
| Easy | Vallerand Trail | 3 km Round trip |
| Easy | Trail 11 | 4 km Loop |
| Easy |
Trail 3 |
10 km Round trip |
| Easy |
Trail 3 |
19 km Round trip |
| Easy |
Trail 3 |
24 km Round trip |
| Easy | Trail 3 In the direction of Saint-Gérard Shelter |
31 km Round trip |
| Intermediate | Trails 3 - 8 - 7 - 3 | 27 km Loop |
| Intermediate | Trails 3 - 8 - 7 - 9 - Parkway -6 | 35 km Loop |
| Intermediate | Trails 3 - 7 - 9 - Parkway -6 | 40 km Loop |
| Intermediate | Trails 6A – 6 – 5 – 3 | 14,5 km Loop |
Services
The Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre is the ideal point of departure for cycling. Sanitary facilities with showers are at your disposal. Also, enjoy the Wi-Fi service to take a break. The Vallerand trail is accessible through the Saint-Mathieu entrance.Safety advice
- Wear a bicycle helmet.
- Remain vigilant; it is possible to encounter hikers or Park workers on some trails.
- Bring the Hiking Trail Map with you.
