Centre-Est Loop
Difficulty : Moderate
Terrain : 100% bike paths
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu or Granby are good starting points. Plan for at least two overnights, or more if you wish. Various types of accommodations along the route allow for extending your trip and visiting more tourist attractions at your leisure and pace.
Plan you stay!
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Turnkey packages Accommodation and luggage transport |
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Baggage transport and bike rental service |
About the circuit
The Boucle Centre-Est route strictly runs on bike paths and is mostly flat, making it one of the safest in the region and understandably ideal for families and cyclists who prefer more relaxing rides. This out-and-back connects Chambly, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Granby, three hotspots where you’ll find myriad activities right off the paths: parks, cultural venues, coffee shops, quaint shops and lively places. It is also a gateway to the Eastern Townships via the RÉSEAU VÉLO YAMASKA bike network and a link to exploring on-road touring options along the Vallée-des-Forts bikeway.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Day 1 : Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to Granby via Farnham (La Montérégiade – 48 km)
Day 2 : Granby to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu via Rougemont and Chambly (La Route des Champs – 40 km et La piste du Canal-de-Chambly – 20 km)
Option + 1 day : RÉSEAU VÉLO YAMASKA – 100 km
Option + 1 day : circuit sur route sur la Véloroute du Lac Champlain – 100 km aller-retour
Option + 1 day : circuit sur route de l’Axe cyclable de la Vallée des Forts – 100 km aller-retour
Vieux Saint-Jean, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu – Free
Free parking lots P17 and P18 are located near the bike paths. See map
– Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Restaurants
Buvette Laganière
Les Berges de Saint-Jean
Treize Chocolats
Accomodations
Holiday Inn
Gîte du Colibri – Mont-Saint-Grégoire
Attractions – Farnham et environ
Halte Versailles – Mont-Saint-Grégoire
Saucisson Vaudois – Sainte-Brigide-d’Iberville
Fromagerie des Cantons – Farnham
Microbrasserie Farnham Ale & Lager – Farnham
Dimension Sport – Farnham
Parachute Montréal Rive-sud – Farnham
Place Publique Conrad-Blain – Farnham
Marché public de Farnham – Farnham
Halte Saint-Georges – Farnham
– Granby
Restaurants
Le café de la Brûlerie
Maison Boire
Bistro Kapzak
C’est Belge – centre-ville
Accomodations
Hôtel Castel
Magnolia B&B
Hôtel-Motel Granby
Parc national de la Yamaska (camping et chalet)
Attractions – Rougemont, Chambly
Vignoble Les Artisans du Terroir – Saint-Paul-d’Abbotsford
Vignoble et cidrerie Coteau St-Paul – Saint-Paul-d’Abbotsford
Potager Mont-Rouge Halte Gourmande – Rougemont
Domaine de Lavoie – Rougemont
Cidrerie Michel Jodoin – Rougemont
Vignoble et cidrerie Coteau Rougemont – Rougemont
Marché de Chambly (Parc des Ateliers) – Chambly
Lieu historique national du Fort-Chambly – Chambly
Microbrasserie Délires et Délices – Chambly
FG Chocolatiers – Chambly
Bistro Bonté Divine – Chambly
Bedondaine et Bedons Ronds – Chambly
Nord Laboratoire culinaire – Chambly
Boulangerie du Vieux-Chambly – Chambly
– Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Restaurants
Buvette Laganière
Les Berges de Saint-Jean
Treize Chocolats
Accomodations
Holiday Inn
Gîte du Colibri – Mont-Saint-Grégoire
IMPORTANT NOTICES
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