{"id":20363,"date":"2025-02-25T21:36:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T20:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/tour\/the-navigators-quebec-city-to-riviere-du-loup\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T16:19:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:19:15","slug":"quebec-city-to-riviere-du-loup","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/en\/tour\/quebec-city-to-riviere-du-loup\/","title":{"rendered":"The Navigators | Quebec City to Rivi\u00e8re-du-Loup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--5333c5f9-ce26-48ab-9d8d-b85dccd8fce1\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>The Navigators | Quebec City to Rivi\u00e8re-du-Loup<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper preset--module--divi-button--962350b3-497d-4269-9839-a35417631080_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-button--962350b3-497d-4269-9839-a35417631080\" href=\"#carte\" data-icon=\"$\">Discover the route<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row\" id=\"carte\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\" id=\"#carte\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/embeds?type=publicEvent&id=132567\" style=\"width: 1px; min-width: 100%; height: 600px; border: none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Summary<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Cycle a segment of The Navigators Route from Quebec City to Rivi\u00e8re-du-Loup and admire the majestic St. Lawrence River. Discover breathtaking panoramas where the Charlevoix form a backdrop. Encounter varied landscapes: tidal flats, parks, fields, and villages. At dusk, the sky is ablaze, offering a flamboyant spectacle that you will remember for a long time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Information<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Duration : 4 days<br \/>Distance: 195 km<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Cote-de-circuit-et-degr%C3%A9-de-d%C3%A9nivellation.pdf\">Level of difficulty: 2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #f27743;\">Day 1<\/span>: Quebec City to Montmagny | 60 km<br \/><span style=\"color: #f27743;\">Day 2<\/span>: Montmagny to Saint-Jean-Port-Joli | 40 km<br \/><span style=\"color: #f27743;\">Day 3<\/span>: Saint-Jean-Port-Joli to Kamouraska | 55 km<br \/><span style=\"color: #f27743;\">Day 4<\/span>: Kamouraska to Rivi\u00e8re-du-Loup | 40 km<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Detailed Overview<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters1 et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/St-Michel-de-Bellechasse.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/St-Michel-de-Bellechasse.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/St-Michel-de-Bellechasse-980x700.png 980w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/St-Michel-de-Bellechasse-480x343.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-20251\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Day 1: Quebec City to Montmagny (60 km)<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Start your day exploring the historic Old Quebec City. Then, hop on the ferry to L\u00e9vis for a scenic crossing across the St. Lawrence River, offering stunning views of the city skyline and the iconic Ch\u00e2teau Frontenac. In L\u00e9vis, the bike path awaits you along the river. Follow Route Verte #1 towards Montmagny, through charming villages and agricultural landscapes. Take breaks at the Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse wharf, Saint-Vallier or the Berthier-sur-Mer marina. Don\u2019t forget to taste the regional delicacies along the way!<\/p>\n<p>Possible attractions\/stops: Fromagerie du terroir de Bellechasse (Saint-Vallier), le Domaine Pointe-de-Saint-Vallier, Parc fluvial de Berthier-sur-Mer,  Bassin et chutes de Montmagny, Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Accord\u00e9on, microbrasserie C\u00f4te-du-Sud (Montmagny)<\/p>\n<p>Night in Montmagny<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cap-Saint-Ignace.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cap-Saint-Ignace.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cap-Saint-Ignace-980x700.png 980w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cap-Saint-Ignace-480x343.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-20253\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Day 2: Montmagny to Saint-Jean-Port-Joli (40 km)<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Today, your journey offers breathtaking views of \u00cele-aux-Grues and the majestic St. Lawrence River, with the Charlevoix mountains as a backdrop. Enjoy the country landscapes and picturesque villages, such as Cap-Saint-Ignace and L\u2019Islet-sur-Mer. Your final destination, Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, is renowned for its crafts and maritime atmosphere. Admire the outdoor sculptures of Parc des Trois-B\u00e9rets, take the time to stroll through the streets and visit the artisan workshops to soak up the unique atmosphere of this village. Don\u2019t forget to visit the church, an architectural gem that bears witness to the region\u2019s rich history.<\/p>\n<p>Possible attractions\/stops: Mus\u00e9e maritime du Qu\u00e9bec Capitaine J.E. Bernier (L\u2019Islet-sur-Mer), Mus\u00e9e de la m\u00e9moire vivante (Saint-Jean-Port-Joli), Vignoble du Faubourg (Saint-Jean-Port-Joli), La Roche \u00e0 Veillon \u2013 dinner theatre (Saint-Jean-Port-Joli)<\/p>\n<p>Night in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies-980x700.png 980w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies-480x343.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-20256\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Day 3: Saint-Jean-Port-Joli to Kamouraska (55 km)<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>You leave Saint-Jean-Port-Joli towards Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies. Then, you cycle on a bike path that runs alongside the St. Lawrence River to La Pocati\u00e8re. Your journey takes you through the region of Kamouraska, where the sea, plains and mountains meet. This region is rich in agriculture and natural beauty. Kamouraska has an exceptional built heritage, must-see sunsets and a bucolic landscape. Don\u2019t miss visiting the wharf to admire the picturesque beauty of the river. Kamouraska is also the ideal place to savour local flavours.<\/p>\n<p>Possible attractions\/stops: Manoir seigneurial des Aulnaies, Jardin floral de La Pocati\u00e8re, Microbrasserie La Baleine Endiabl\u00e9e (Rivi\u00e8re-Ouelle), Kamouraska wharf, Poissonnerie Lauzier\/Bistro de la Mer (Kamouraska), C\u00f4t\u00e9 Est (Kamouraska)<\/p>\n<p>Night in Kamouraska<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Riviere-du-Loup.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Riviere-du-Loup.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Riviere-du-Loup-980x700.png 980w, https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Riviere-du-Loup-480x343.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-20258\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Day 4: Kamouraska \u00e0 Rivi\u00e8re-du-Loup (40 km)<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Your journey continues along the Route des Navigateurs, following the curves of the majestic St. Lawrence River. A unique spectacle will enchant you: the mysterious monadnocks, locally known as \u2018cabourons\u2019\u2014small, isolated mountains rising near the river. As you pedal through these formations, you will be struck by the wild beauty of nature and the vastness of the panorama.<\/p>\n<p>Possible attractions\/stops: Le Petit Phare in Saint-Andr\u00e9 de Kamouraska, saltwater pool in Notre-Dame-du-Portage, Glacier des battures (Notre-Dame-du-Portage), Parc des Chutes (Rivi\u00e8re-du-Loup) and Parc de la Pointe (Rivi\u00e8re-du-Loup), Mus\u00e9e du Bas-Saint-Laurent (Rivi\u00e8re-du-Loup)<\/p>\n<p>Night in Rivi\u00e8re-du-Loup<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-20363","tour","type-tour","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tour\/20363","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tour"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/tour"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18223"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saint-laurentavelo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}