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Bike trip - The Petite Aventure Desjardins
June 30 to July 2, 2012 • Price (taxes included) : starting from $295
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In vacation mode!Every year, the now classic Petite Aventure Desjardins heralds the beginning of summer biking. School is out. Vacation time is here. The mood is positive. So make the most of it! This cool excursion is designed for all those wishing to do some relaxed biking along quiet, virtually flat roads. This year, the Lanaudière and Lower Laurentians regions are in the spotlight. On a looped route from Crabtree to L’Assomption, via Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, you will wend your way past fields, maple trees and bends in the Achigan, L'Assomption and Ouareau Rivers. And you will say to yourself: “Long live summer!”
Something new: tent rental service
This year, so that you can focus solely on your vacation, the Petite Aventure Desjardins is offering a tent rental service. It includes a four-person tent, pitching and dismantling each day we change stopover towns, as well as delivery of your baggage inside the tent. Excluding sleeping bags and pad.
Price per tent (taxes included): $190
Price (taxes included):
- Under 3: free
- 3 to 6 years old: $92
- 7 to 17 years old: $182
- 18 years and up: $295
- Family package1: $855
1Two adults plus two children under 18 years of age living at the same address.
- 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 evening meals.
Start/Finish: Crabtree.
- Under 3: free
- 3 to 6 years old: $92
- 7 to 17 years old: $182
- 18 years and up: $295
- Family package1: $855
1Two adults plus two children under 18 years of age living at the same address.
The package includes:
- 2 nights in camping;- 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 evening meals.
Start/Finish: Crabtree.
From day to day
Day 1 - Starting from Crabtree. Cycling via Sainte-Marie-Salomé, Saint-Jacques, Saint-Roch-de-l’Achigan, Saint-Roch-Ouest, Saint-Lin-Laurentides, Sainte-Sophie, Mascouche, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines (52 or 75 km).
Day 2 - Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Terrebonne, Mascouche, L’Epiphanie, L'Assomption. Optionnal looped route via Mirabel, Saint-Roch-de-l’Achigan (47 to 77 km).
Day 3 - L'Assomption, Saint-Paul, Saint-Ligori, Crabtree. Optionnal looped route via Lavaltrie, Lanoraie, Saint-Thomas (54 to 76 km).
Itinerary subject to change.
Major Cycling Trips Formula
Our major cycling trips have become must-attend events! The routes change from year to year, but the pleasure remains the same. Collective and contagious. Thousands of people combine cycling, camaraderie, exploration, celebration and camping. At the end of each stage of these bicycle-tourism outings, the participants arrive at a daily “village” with numerous activities and services, where a genuine joie de vivre reigns supreme. The extraordinary support services, developed over many years of experience, allow you to remain as independent as possible, while enjoying the many comforts and advantages of group travel. What we offer are real vacations!
The Petite Aventure Desjardins is three beautiful days of bicycle bliss. Attracting 1,700 participants of all ages, this trip is always extremely popular.
The Grand Tour Desjardins, which has become a veritable bicycle-tourism institution in Quebec, brings together an impressive pack of 1,800 cyclists, who cover approximately 600 km at their own pace over seven days.
The major cycling trips include:
The Petite Aventure Desjardins is three beautiful days of bicycle bliss. Attracting 1,700 participants of all ages, this trip is always extremely popular.
The Grand Tour Desjardins, which has become a veritable bicycle-tourism institution in Quebec, brings together an impressive pack of 1,800 cyclists, who cover approximately 600 km at their own pace over seven days.
The major cycling trips include:
- meals (excluding alcoholic beverages);
- baggage transportation;
- support on the road;
- mechanical assistance;
- relief vehicles;
- activities at the village;
- a participant’s booklet with daily routes and tourist information.
The prices include taxes and the $3.50 contribution per $1,000 of services purchased to the Compensation Fund for Customers of Travel Agents.
Personal equipment (tent, bicycle, etc.) is not included.
Cycling, after-cycling and vacation!
This summer, combine the pleasures of...
… cycling
This summer, combine the pleasures of...
… cycling
- Routes chosen for their beauty and their tourist attractions.
- Clear and precise markers.
- Outings that allow you to set your own pace.
- Lunchtime rest areas where you can relax and refuel.
- On-road support and efficient mechanical assistance.
- Relief vehicles to pick you up if you can’t complete your day of cycling.
- Pure bicycle bliss: ride to truly explore the regions visited!
… après-cycling
- Sites chosen for their modern facilities, to maximize your comfort no matter what the weather.
- A complete range of services and activities: massage therapy, yoga session, a variety of workshops, first aid, bicycle repairs, Internet access, movies, local specialties.
- A bustling bistro with live entertainment.
- An opportunity to spend more time in the great outdoors: stay close to nature by sleeping under the stars.
- Plenty of time to eat and drink well, to laugh and have fun.
… and vacation!
- The freedom to experience your day at your own pace.
- Your baggage transported for you from one stopover to the next.
- All meals carefully prepared by reputable caterers.
- A peerless organizational expertise so you can make the most of your trip.
- The friendly and relaxing atmosphere of our highly colourful villages.
- A break from work, routine and home: a plus for body and mind.
A typical day
Breakfast (between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.), lunch (between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) and supper (between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.). As for the rest, it’s up to you!
Take part in the various activities on offer at the village (between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m.).
Take a stroll, have some fun or just relax. It’s your vacation!
Breakfast (between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.), lunch (between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) and supper (between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.). As for the rest, it’s up to you!
Take part in the various activities on offer at the village (between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m.).
Take a stroll, have some fun or just relax. It’s your vacation!
On the road
All the routes are clearly marked. Just admire the countryside and follow the directions. One less thing to worry about! A definite advantage for absent-minded, contemplative or athletic cyclists, and for those who have no sense of direction whatsoever.
You will obviously embark on your cycling vacation with a bicycle that it is in perfect condition and suitable for the activity, but if minor mechanical problems crop up, our cycling escorts will come to your assistance. Unless a major repair is required, all basic services are free (parts extra). The relief vehicle can also come to the rescue of mechanics (or cyclists) who are too tired to go on!
All the routes are clearly marked. Just admire the countryside and follow the directions. One less thing to worry about! A definite advantage for absent-minded, contemplative or athletic cyclists, and for those who have no sense of direction whatsoever.
You will obviously embark on your cycling vacation with a bicycle that it is in perfect condition and suitable for the activity, but if minor mechanical problems crop up, our cycling escorts will come to your assistance. Unless a major repair is required, all basic services are free (parts extra). The relief vehicle can also come to the rescue of mechanics (or cyclists) who are too tired to go on!
Camping and Meals
The tent villages that the cyclists set up every day are generally located on the grounds of an educational institution and are equipped with complete washroom facilities. In addition to the “Festidouche”—a trailer equipped with showers supplied with hot water—the site boasts a massage therapy service, Internet access, a bicycle repair shop and a lively bistro!
Cyclists know better than anyone how a day of pedalling can whet the appetite for culinary delights! And Vélo Québec Voyages has long been renowned for the brilliance of its caterers, who expertly concoct generous meals and menus that are sure to please. If you’re a vegetarian, indicate your preference on the reservation form: meatless menus, which may include fish, eggs and dairy products, will be prepared for you.
The tent villages that the cyclists set up every day are generally located on the grounds of an educational institution and are equipped with complete washroom facilities. In addition to the “Festidouche”—a trailer equipped with showers supplied with hot water—the site boasts a massage therapy service, Internet access, a bicycle repair shop and a lively bistro!
Cyclists know better than anyone how a day of pedalling can whet the appetite for culinary delights! And Vélo Québec Voyages has long been renowned for the brilliance of its caterers, who expertly concoct generous meals and menus that are sure to please. If you’re a vegetarian, indicate your preference on the reservation form: meatless menus, which may include fish, eggs and dairy products, will be prepared for you.
Service de location de tentes
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Forfait en hébergement disponible
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Riding your bike
We understand the special relationship you have with your bike. Perfectly adjusted to your height and preferences, it gives you the comfort you need to fully appreciate the pleasures of travelling. We know that your bike is like an old friend, which is why all of our packages involving air flights and coach service include the transportation of your bicycle… your favourite travel companion!
We understand the special relationship you have with your bike. Perfectly adjusted to your height and preferences, it gives you the comfort you need to fully appreciate the pleasures of travelling. We know that your bike is like an old friend, which is why all of our packages involving air flights and coach service include the transportation of your bicycle… your favourite travel companion!
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1-800-567-8356 [ext. 506]
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Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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