August 18, 2023 - The Québec City region is home to five amazing trail networks that boast some of the best mountain-biking trails anywhere in the world.
Vallée Bras-du-Nord features 100km of superb singletrack on two trail systems, Shannahan and Saint-Raymond. Shannahan’s 70km of trails welcome beginners and families on the Delaney Falls route, while advanced riders can stretch their legs on Boreal, Légende and Neilson along with other popular trails.
Intermediate to advanced riders will love shredding all that Saint-Raymond has to offer on its 30km of well-cut narrow paths near the village, with short climbs and descents that are sure to bring a smile before enjoying a well-deserved pint at a microbrewery.
Mont-Sainte-Anne has a global reputation claiming the largest trail network in Eastern Canada with 130 kilometres of cross-country trails, 28 kilometres of downhill trails and nine kilometres of pure all-mountain riding — all reachable by chairlift.
The award-winning Mountain Bike Park features a variety of trails and also offers a huge pump track, a new dual slalom and a mini-zone shore.
In October 2023, Mont-Sainte-Anne will host its 28th UCI Mountain Bike World Cup and celebrate its 31st year of UCI events.
Sentiers du Moulin is a mountain biker’s paradise that’s only 20 minutes from Québec City. With 65km of mountain-bike and all-mountain trails for riders of all skill levels, a highlight is the unique “Slab City” trail where you can ride exclusively on porous granite for over one mile.
New for 2023 is an association with Bikeskills, an exclusive mountain-bike coaching academy for beginners and experienced riders offering a full range of clinics, private lessons, as well as corporate services.
Le Massif de Charlevoix delivers unique and unforgettable mountain biking experiences on nearly 40km of mountain bike trails. Discover the longest vertical drop east of the Rockies, along with 23 downhill enduro-style trails.
A new upper-skill zone allows you to progress on turns and jumps. At the base of the mountain, a second zone allows you to learn the skills required for mountain biking. Plus Le Massif has also teamed up with the Sentier des Caps to offer nearly 6km of adventure bike loops, while families can enjoy the 3km in the Cerise sur le Sundae trail with breathtaking views of the river.
Empire 47 is ideal venue for families and school groups and features more than 67 km of well-maintained mountain bike trails for all levels of riding.
A relatively easy loop connects most of the trails with intermediate level routes such as Kamasutrail and Shaman, or Pad Religion and Upper Valkyrie. Trails such as Queue de Castor, Flowrentide and Huron will appeal to riders of all levels. A second summit features the new Nosferatu, a unique, expert, freeride trail with more than 40 gaps and jumps.
Located near Lac Delage, Empire 47 has more than 40 dedicated, professional and trained patrollers on the trails who can offer valuable advice, or assist in case of emergency.
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