At Pure Adventures we are so lucky to have bike rental connections all over the world, who supply our clients with top quality bikes perfect for the diverse tours that we offer.

However, if you just can’t bring yourself to leave your bike at home, here are some excellent infographics by the folks over at Yellow Jersey  that display bike luggage charges from one end of the planet to the other.

Which will you choose after crunching the numbers?

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We’ve spent decades sourcing new cycling and hiking tour destinations – helping our travellers explore areas of the world they wouldn’t normally get to experience. On that note, we’re pretty excited to introduce a new cycling tour in Quebec Canada! 

Believe it or not, our neighbours to the north have much to offer than just a charismatic Prime Minister and pure maple syrup. Quebec has some of the best trails anywhere in the world and our new tour will take you through some of the over 2500 miles (or if we’re talking canuck – 4000km) of trails there are to discover.

Take a closer look at what you’ll get on our Canada – Quebec Bike Tour!

Canada – Quebec Bike Tour

The Saguenay Lac Saint-­Jean region is well known for its legendary hospitality, but also for is world-­class bike trails. The Véloroute des Bleuets and Route Verte are among the most popular bike tours in Quebec. The region is a vast playground for visitors and the bike trails offer spectacular access to Lake Saint-­Jean, the third largest lake in Quebec, and the Saguenay Fjord which is considered one of the longest in the world at 120 km in length. The well organized and marked network of 350 km of cycling trails allows cyclists to admire the beauty of lots of beaches, lakes, rivers, and traditional Quebecois villages as they ride. With so many delicious local products to taste along the trails, such as fresh artisan cheeses, wild blueberries, and locally brewed beers, stops along the way are a must! Extra perks along the trails include: lots of fascinating tourism sites and attractions, a wide variety of quality accommodations and restaurants.

This self guided tour is a ‘road cycling’ trip that can also be accomplished by hybrid bike too, the entire ride is on paved roads. Much of the cycling is on bicycle paths, and the accommodations are adapted for cyclists. Any date from May 15 to October 15 is available, subject to availability. The best season is June 20 – Sept 10.

What’s Included?

– Personal orientation upon arrival to go over your route book, bike set up, and cover the days ahead; local expertise

– 1 orientation at the start and 1 at Alma before Veloroute des Bleuets

– All lodging in charming inns (6 nights)

– Luggage transfers each day with change of hotels

– Detailed road book with maps, cue sheets, and suggestions for visitation and site information as well as restaurant suggestions

– Breakfast daily

– Pre travel documentation and information

– Pre and post travel assistance and travel planning

– Vehicle transfers to Saguenay and return to Quebec

– Emergency telephone support to our local support staff during daytime office hours

– Canadian taxes

– Bike rental with associated gear

Lodging

– Auberge du Manoir Dauth; Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade (superior room – only 1)

– Auberge aux Quatre Délices; Neuville (suite; only 1)

– Relais Charles Alexandre, Quebec City (superior room)

– Motel Lac St Jean, Chambord

– Auberge des Berges, Saint Felicien (River view room)

– Notre Hotel, Alma

Added nights: 2-night Add-on includes:

– Hotel Chute des Peres, Lac St Jean/Mistassini

– Auberge Ile de Repos; Peribonka

See details day by day in the itinerary section. Note: Hotel upgrades are available on some nights, see rates or ask us for more details. Included are superior rooms but due to few rooms in these categories, space may not be available without advance booking.

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