Vallée-des-Forts Bikeway
Tourisme Haut-Richelieu
130, rue du Quai, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
450-542-9090 – 1-888-781-9999 –tourismehautrichelieu.com
Bureau d’accueil touristique- Accueil du LHN Fort-Lennox
1, 61 e Avenue, Saint-Paul-de-l’Île-aux-Noix
450-291-5700
Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: Bike path (4.7 km) and paved road (44.6 km)
Type of route: On the Route Verte, designated roadway
About the circuit
For sweeping farm fields and views of the Adirondacks, point your wheel toward the Vallée-des-Forts bikeway. This on-road bike circuits runs through land with a rich military and cultural past.
In Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, museums allow you to explore the history of the region and that of the Royal Military College as well. Then head for Saint-Paul-de-l’Île-aux-Noix to visit a neighbouring island home to a historic Parks Canada fort reachable solely by boat. Along the circuit in Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, you’ll also find a brewery farm and a vineyard just off the road. Pop in for a tall glass of hospitality! Cap your day with a relaxing overnight in a floating room on the Richelieu river.
Ride in complete freedom! The cycle network awaits you, free of obstacles and roadworks, for a fun-filled outing!
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu: your cycling base camp for exploring the Montérégie region
Want to go on a cycling adventure without changing accommodations every night? Settle in comfortably at the Holiday Inn in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, certified Bienvenue Cyclistes, and set off to explore the Montérégie region, returning each evening to relax in a cozy room.
Services
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Cycling
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Hiking
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In-line skating
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Picnic area
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Route verte
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Toilet
