Route Verte 6 (Québec)

A cycling tour with 4 stages, starting in L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, Canada.

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Route Verte 6 (Québec)

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About this tour

Part of Québec’s Route Verte network, this section of Route Verte 6 is a mostly dedicated cycleway with a lot of loose gravel and some smooth asphalt in the mix. Think greenway vibes with steady, rolling terrain rather than big climbs.

Roughly 90 km end to end, it adds up to around 600 m of elevation gain, so you’ll feel it, but it’s very rideable at a relaxed pace. Expect long gravel stretches, a few short wooden boardwalks or bridges, and plenty of quiet scenery.

Best with wider tires (35–40 mm or more) and a simple toolkit; the surface switches between gravel and pavement often. Bring water and snacks—services can be spaced out depending on where you hop on.

Rideable from late spring to fall for the nicest conditions. Great as a solid day ride or split into an easy overnight if you want to linger.

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Duration: 89.8 km
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Avg. speed: 604 m
Ascent: 400 m
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Route Verte 6 (Québec)

Stages of this tour

All 4 stages of this tour can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own tour, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

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Corridor des Cheminots

Cycling route in L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec, Canada

Spin from L’Ancienne‑Lorette to Québec City on the Corridor des Cheminots, a smooth, fully paved, traffic‑free rail‑trail on Route Verte 6. About 12 km with gentle grades, it’s great for all riders. Start in the west‑end suburb and roll straight into the city with easy connections to the bike network. Perfect for a quick cruise or commute.

12.2 km
Distance: 130 m
Ascent: 0 m
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Corridor des Cheminots

Cycling route in Shannon, Quebec, Canada

Ride the Corridor des Cheminots from Shannon to L’Ancienne‑Lorette on Route Verte 6. About 9.5 km of smooth, paved, mostly flat, car‑free path—great for an easy cruise or family outing. It follows a former rail line through green spaces and quiet neighborhoods, finishing in Québec City’s western suburbs.

9.5 km
Distance: 46 m
Ascent: 13 m
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Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier / Portneuf

Cycling route in Sainte Catherine de la Jacques Cartier, Quebec, Canada

Short, chill ride on the Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf from Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier to Shannon. It’s a dedicated rail trail—mostly packed gravel with some paved bits—and basically flat. Expect quiet forest, plenty of shade, and stretches near the Jacques-Cartier River. Great for any bike with wider tires and an easy cruise for families or beginners.

12.4 km
Distance: 24 m
Ascent: 32 m
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Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier / Portneuf

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Classic rail trail on Route Verte 6, the Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier/Portneuf rolls about 56 km on firm gravel. It’s fully separated from traffic with gentle grades along a quiet corridor. Bring wider tires for the loose gravel and expect some climbing (about 400 m overall). Great for a relaxed day ride or a point-to-point with a shuttle. Wayfinding is easy; just follow the cycleway. No pavement here, so expect dust in dry spells.

55.7 km
Distance: 404 m
Ascent: 356 m
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