Tour Vert

Travel the Green Way

Five days of cycling with six nights of accommodation

Tour Vert is a one week supported bicycle tour where cyclists ride from Montréal to Québec City.

On our tour we'll have a chance to explore two of Canada's most popular cities Montréal and Québec City and explore the Eastern Township region of the province of Québec.

We start Tour Vert in the heart of Montréal

From downtown Montréal we cross the St. Lawrence River Shore and soon are on a dedicated bike route through the suburban sprawl on the South Shore. At the trendy village of Chambly we reach the Richelieu River and follow the river towards its source at Lake Champlain.

Our ride takes us east, to les Cantons-de-l'Est

Then we head into the heart of les Cantons-de-l'Est, the Eastern Townships district that has long been a vacation destination for Montrealers. This is an area of many villages and we ride through places like Sutton and Knowlton with lovely summer homes. For a while our route follows the shores of Lake Mephremagog, a name from the Algonquian language meaning "very big expanse of water."

From the village of Magog we follow the Magog River to Sherbrooke. Now we are heading north into a long-established farm district towards Plessisville, which calls itself the maple capital of the world. Québec is justly famous for its maple syrup and that nectar is exported around the world from this region.

A group dinner and then a modest day's ride to Québec City

The shortest day of the trip is from Plessiville to Québec City, giving riders the opportunity to arrive early in the afternoon and spend extra time enjoying the charms of that most European city in North America.

There is a return option from Québec City to Montréal, including your bike or participants can stay on and return to Montréal by bus or train.

Included in your Tour Vert Package:

Accommodation on the Tour Vert is indoors with double occupancy. We stay at hotels, motels and inns. There is an optional single supplement or we will try to match you up with a rider of the same gender.

Breakfasts are provided by local hosts or in local restaurants and one dinner. We'll make suggestions for dinnner at other locations near where you stay.

Pre-Trip

• Trip preparation guide, including training trips, route and routine overview.
• Trip orientation on evening before first riding day of event.

Meals and Accommodation

• Pre-booked accommodation. Indoor accommodation at hotels, motels and inns.
• Double accommodation. Single available as a suppemental cost.
• Support staff to drive support vehicle, deliver bags
• Breakfasts on riding days in restaurants or where you stay, one dinner.
• Fruit and snacks will be available to take with you on riding days.
• Farewell reception in Québec City at the end of the ride.

Route Support

• Daily maps and route instructions. Head office toll free telephone and Skype assistance.
• Luggage service to overnight stays.
• CycleCanada water bottle
• Support vehicle to carry your geal.
• Full tool kit and work stand on support vehicle.
• Optional return service to Montréal, including your bicycle.

Join us for Tour Vert

We are pleased to announce our dates and fees for 2013.

Please check availability on our tours before registering.

• Montréal, Québec to Québec City
• Dates: August 4 to August 9, 2013
• Fee: $975.00
• Single Supplement: $325.00
• Optional Return Fare from Québec City on day after final riding day. Commercial bus tickets and bike transporation by Cycle Canada: $75.00
• Deposit: $250.00

Fees are per person in Canadian funds
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is in addition to above fees. A discount on this tax applicable to non-residents of Canada.

We recommend you obtain travel, medical and personal insurance. Please read our policy statement for Cycle Canada events: Policies

You'll find information on other great cycling tours in Canada here: Cycle Canada Events.

What to Bring on Tour Vert

A Bike and Enthusiasm

• A bike in good working order, a flexible attitude and enthusiasm!
• Tour Vert is planned for paved roads and paths but some unpaved sections are unavoidable, especially through construction projects — we recommend a road (touring) bike.
• Don't forget an on-the-road tool kit – just in case you have a flat or other minor mechanical problem.
• A helmet, water bottles, sunscreen and a rain shell in case of inclement weather.

Personal Items

• Cash for meals and munchie stops (breakfast and snacks are included in package).
• Personal items such as camera, identification, cycling and aprés cycling clothes

Luggage and Bike Boxes

Travelling light is a good plan

Cycle Canada has no official limit on transporting your daily luggage. Our staff will assist where possible with delivery of luggage to your overnight room. In the mornings we ask that participants bring their bags to the lobby or support vehicle. So, keep in mind that you may need to carry your bag at times and they are loaded into a limited space in our support vehicle.

One area where we do have constraints is taking hard shell bike cases. Some soft shelled bike cases may not present a problem. We generally can transport Bike Friday Cases. If you need to bring a bike case please let us know, we'll assist with advice so you can make arrangements.

If you have special logistical issues, such as travelling from overseas, please let us know. We'll do what we can to help.

Renting Bikes

Most participants on our rides bring their own bikes. But travelling with bikes can be complicated. Please let us know if you wish to rent a bike and we will provide suggestions on rental companies.

Proudly Canadian

Cycle Canada, The Veloforce Corporation is a Canadian company that organizes cycling activities. It is owned by Bud & Margot Jorgensen. Bud is a long-time recreational cyclist and founder of Tour du Canada. Our operations are located in Alliston, Ontario, just north of Toronto.

We have been organizing affordable supported cycling expeditions and vacations throughout Canada since 1987.

Cycling in Canada

We believe that Canada is the best place in the world to go for a bike ride.

Our primary focus is to offer an enjoyable cycling experience. We encourage participants in our events to ride at their own pace and to join us with the goal of completing their tour by bicycle. We believe they will enjoy a cycling trip more in groups where they get to know other riders and share the pleasure of travelling as cycle tourists.

Read more about the management of Cycle Canada here: About Us.

Our Pledge to You

Participants in our events have a right to expect that Cycle Canada, as organizers, and its staff will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that riders complete their ride and are enriched by the cycling experience. We hope that each rider will find companionship in, and be tolerant of other members of the group and help to make the trip a memorable and positive experience for all riders.