Tour Vert - P'tit Train du Nord
Loop ride starting and ending in Ottawa
Cycle Canada's P'tit Train du Nord tour is an annual bike ride starting and ending in Ottawa, Ontario via the Laurentian Mountains(Laurentides).
Seven days of cycling, eight nights accommodation and a rest day.
Riders on Cycle Canada's P'tit Train du Nord meet in downtown Ottawa, Canada's capital city.
The trip takes us to the heart of the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec. It's a year-round recreational district with many amenities for visitors.
For sections of the trip we are on the official P'tit Train du Nord which is a converted railway track. Most of the trail is paved but there are some short sections of unpaved trail. The trip is mostly flat to gently rolling but there is some climbing on day two and three which is one of the reasons this trip is more challenging than our other tours. We will have a rest day at Mont Tremblant region where riders can relax by a lake or explore neighouring villages.
Ottawa is very bike friendly and we encourage riders to arrive early.
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Ottawa and the Gatineau Hills
Leaving Ottawa we take paved trails and secondary roads, passing by Parliament Hill on the way to the large and scenic Gatineau Park on the Quebec side of the National Capital District. Heading north we follow the Gatineau River valley almost to its headwaters in the Baskatong Reservoir near Mont Laurier.
Manawaki and Mont Laurier
At Mont Laurier we are at the western end of the P'tit Train du Nord (Little Train of the North), which is the longest linear park in Canada. The central feature of the park is a largely abandoned Canadian Pacific rail line that now is a recreational trail between Mont Laurier and St-Jerome, north of Montreal. The trail is partly paved and partly crushed limestone. Riders follow the paved section of the trail to get to Mont Tremblant with the choice of unpaved trail or road for a small section.
Rest Day in Mont Tremblant
We will have a day off mid trip and riders can relax at our hotel with a wide selection of gourmet and international restuarants nearby or visit the ski/mountain bike village where there are lots of opportunities to enjoy more outdoor activites and view the beautiful mountain scenary.
Leaving Mont Tremblant
From Mont Tremblant we follow the P'tit Train route to St-Jerome through the steepest and hilliest part of a long established ski destination in the Laurentian Mountains. In that part of the route there are sections of unpaved trails for a a total of 45 kilometres (28 miles). The paved alternative would be very steep and riders always come to appreciate the trail.
The P'tit Train trail ends just past St-Jerome, which is the northernmost of a series of suburban communities on this side of Montreal. We turn ride through villages that are farm supply centres.
Final leg to Ottawa
At the Ottawa River we go upstream to Montebello. From here we cross over the Ottawa River and return to Ottawa, our final section following bike trails alongside the river.
Tour Summary Dates and Fees
- Ottawa, Ontario to Ottawa, Ontario via the Laurentian Mountains and Mont. Tremblant
- TBA
- TBA
- Fees are per person in Canadian funds, double accommodation:
Type | Fee | HST | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Tour Fee | $2,125.00 | $144.04 | $2,269.04 |
Optional Single Supplement | $655.00 | $44.40 | $699.40 |
- Total amount includes Registration Fee ($150.00) and Deposit ($150.00) which are non-refundable (please refer to our cancellation policy)
- Single room option may be limited. We are not able guarantee ensuite bathrooms.
Accommodation & Meals
- 9 nights indoor accommodation at motels, hotel, Inn and Bed and Breakfasts
- 8 breakfasts
- 1 dinner
Distances and Rating
- Total Distance — 605 km (375 mi)
- Daily Average — 86 km (53 mi)
- Longest Day — 110 km (68 mi)
- Riding Days — 7
Challenge Level: One and a half out of four Cogs (medium to high challenge)