Circuit des Cageux - difficile/difficult

A cycling route starting in Hudson, Quebec, Canada.

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En partant de la ville de Hudson, prenez la direction ouest vers Pointe-Fortune. Vous emprunterez un magnifique chemin qui borde la rivière des Outaouais. À l’époque de la colonisation, ce cours d’eau était un passage obligatoire pour les trappeurs, colons et missionnaires qui voulaient se rendre au Haut-Canada. Si vous faites ce circuit par un beau samedi, arrêtez-vous au Marché Finnegan de Hudson, un superbe marché aux puces des plus animés où vous pourrez admirer de très belles pièces d’antiquité.

Prenez garde, après un petit passage en Ontario, une section de 500 m n’est pas asphaltée pour le retour vers le Québec. De retour à Rigaud, faites un détour par le Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes et allez arpenter son célèbre champ de « patates ».

À partir de ce point, vous aurez deux options. Pour les plus téméraires, vous pourrez revenir à Hudson en traversant la montagne. Au sommet, profitez-en pour prendre une pause et admirer la magnifique vue sur la région. Pour les autres, contournez la montagne par le chemin J.-René-Gauthier pour arriver à destination.

Ce parcours vous permettra amplement de vous muscler les mollets avant de vous lancer sur la colline du mont Rigaud avec sa montée difficile. Planifiez une pause dans un parc ou goûtez aux merveilleux produits de chez-nous sur votre route qui, disons-le, complètera une bonne journée à vélo. Prenez des photos, les beaux paysages ne manqueront pas.

Starting from the town of Hudson, you’ll head west towards Pointe-Fortune along a scenic road that follows the bank of the Ottawa River. Centuries ago, this stretch of river was the only route available to trappers, settlers and missionaries making their way to Upper Canada. If you set out on a Saturday, plan a stop at Hudson’s famous Finnegan’s Market, a friendly, bustling flea market where you can find fabulous antiques and much more.

After a short stretch over the Ontario border, be advised that your return to Quebec includes a 500 m section of unpaved gravel road. Back in Rigaud, make a quick detour to the Our Lady of Lourdes Sanctuary, where you can marvel at its famous “potato field.”

From this point, you have two options. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can make your way back to Hudson over the mountain. The spectacular view of the region from the top is well worth the effort! But if you prefer a more leisurely ride, you can take Chemin J.-René-Gauthier, which circumvents the mountain.

The first portion of this circuit will give you plenty of opportunity to warm up your calf muscles before the more challenging climb up Mont Rigaud. Take a break in one of the parks dotted along the route and be sure to taste some of the region’s delicious local products—definitely the perfect way to cap off a great day cycling! You’ll want to snap lots of pictures, as there’s no shortage of beautiful scenery.

The first portion of this circuit will give you plenty of opportunity to warm up your calf muscles before the more challenging climb up Mont Rigaud. Take a break in one of the parks dotted along the route and be sure to taste some of the region’s delicious local products—definitely the perfect way to cap off a great day cycling! You’ll want to snap lots of pictures, as there’s no shortage of beautiful scenery.

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Duration
62.7 km
Distance
318 m
Ascent
317 m
Descent
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  1. Highlight 1 along the Bikemap route "Circuit des Cageux - difficile/difficult"

    Point of interest after 2.1 km

    Le Nichoir

  2. Highlight 2 along the Bikemap route "Circuit des Cageux - difficile/difficult"

    Point of interest after 5.7 km

    Verger de Hudson bio

  3. Highlight 3 along the Bikemap route "Circuit des Cageux - difficile/difficult"

    Point of interest after 14.6 km

    Parc Chartier-de-Lotbinière

  4. Drinking water after 14.8 km

    Stationnement + Point d'eau + Toilette

  5. Highlight 5 along the Bikemap route "Circuit des Cageux - difficile/difficult"

    Point of interest after 25.9 km

    Ferme Les Petites Écores

  6. Highlight 6 along the Bikemap route "Circuit des Cageux - difficile/difficult"

    Point of interest after 43.8 km

    Arbraska Rigaud

  7. Highlight 7 along the Bikemap route "Circuit des Cageux - difficile/difficult"

    Point of interest after 52.6 km

    Restaurant Rube's

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