January 15, 2026 - Winter doesn’t slow our sport down, it transforms it. The Québec City region stands out with an exceptional enduro fat biking (fatduro!) offering, recognized for its quality and consistency.
What makes the experience truly unique? A remarkable concentration of impeccably groomed trails, designed by riders specifically for fat biking, across two flagship networks: Empire 47 and Sentiers du Moulin.
Sculpted turns, natural flow, and perfectly balanced elevation gain… Everything is in place for long, satisfying rides set against a spectacular winter backdrop. We’re willing to bet your outing will exceed expectations.
The iconic Maelstrom at Sentiers du moulin
This 16-km sector, including 10 km of true singletrack that take riders back to the roots of fat biking, delivers unique and breathtaking views throughout the ride. Highlights include the Vortex, Cathédrale, Maelstrom, Crans, and Carcajou trails, routes that will undoubtedly put your bike-handling skills to the test.
Other downhill trails are also local favourites in the SDM sector, including Super G, King Kong, Léon, and Graffiti, to name just a few.
Electric fat biking (and fatduro!)
Electric fat biking opens the door to a different way of riding, just as memorable. At Empire 47, where rentals are available, this experience unfolds within an exceptional natural setting, where forested landscapes and meticulously maintained trails come together to create an accessible winter playground.
The centre features a 50-km network of trails dedicated exclusively to fat biking, including a spectacular fatduro sector spanning more than 5 km. Less effort on the climbs, more fun on the descents… That’s electric fatduro.
A winter escape in the Shannahan
Fat biking is part of the immersive winter experience offered at the Vallée Bras-du-Nord, with nearly 15 km of groomed trails in the Shannahan sector. A 4.5-km loop is designated for fat bike jöring, an option reserved for experienced riders and their canine companions.
Mont Sainte-Anne
Mont-Sainte-Anne offers 6.4 km of winter biking trails that will satisfy cyclists of all levels. The trails are located in the area of the Mont-Sainte-Anne cross-country ski centre, 7 km east of the alpine ski resort.
All departures and arrivals are made from the St-Julien Main Lodge and provide access to a heated shelter: the Marie-Josée. Most trails are fat bike only, but a few ones are shared with XC skiing and snowshoeing. We invite all riders to behave and respect each other!
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