Biking in Gaspésie

Go Bike Riding in Gaspésie

You can enjoy a variety of bike riding experiences in Gaspésie, depending on the sector you visit and your personal preferences. In several municipalities, you will find 5- to 10-km bike paths, which are perfect for relatively short stretch breaks or for going on rides with your children. In some places, you can pedal right on the sand on a fatbike during a guided excursion or on your own, for a new perspective on beaches and trails in every season.

For road cycling enthusiasts who want to plan a long-distance bike trip, the Route Verte bike route follows much of Route 132 around the Gaspé Peninsula. In addition, many side roads and country lanes allow you to create your own itinerary. And for cyclists seeking an even greater challenge, a bikepacking route crosses Gaspésie from west to east along gravel trails in the backcountry. This grand adventure will reward you with breathtaking scenery and a growing sense of pride with every kilometre you ride.

Important Information

Route 132 is challenging for cyclists since it includes about 40 climbs with gradients over 6%.
The 83-km stretch of the road between Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine and Rivière-au-Renard is not recommended for cycling due to safety concerns. Bike-friendly public transit is available in this area.

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Percé (ville) Percé Municipalities

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Bicycle Touring

Touring Gaspésie by bike is physically challenging. The Route Verte bike route follows much of Route 132 around the peninsula on terrain that can be quite demanding. Along the way, 22 bike-friendly establishments (certified “Bienvenue cyclistes”) welcome cyclists, including hotels, inns, B&Bs and campgrounds.
Forillon National Park Gaspé National Park - Paid access, over 70,000 visitors

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Road Cycling

Many side roads and country lanes allow you to go for a day bike ride. Depending on the sector you are exploring, you may follow rivers, ride through farmland or wooded areas, encounter wind turbines and even cross covered bridges. Exercise caution while riding along Route 132 since this road may have a fair amount of traffic and the shoulder is often covered in gravel.
Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs

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Bikepacking

Bikepacking offers you the opportunity to explore the region’s backcountry along isolated gravel roads, preferably on a gravel bike. Such a trip is a challenging adventure, without cell coverage and far from services, requiring self-sufficiency and careful preparation. It should not be confused with bicycle touring, which is more accessible but can also include overnight stays at campgrounds.
Fatbike, Coin-du-Banc

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Fatbiking

Discover our 17 ride ideas to inspire you to explore the coast throughout the region along distances of up to 20 km. You will need to have your own bike, except in Percé, where Camp de Base Gaspésie offers guided or self-guided rides. This activity is accessible year-round, even in the winter.
Cycle path, Carleton-sur-Mer

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Bike Paths

Several municipal bike paths are found throughout the region and are either paved or surfaced with stone dust. Don’t miss the ones found at Parc des Îles in Matane, in Forillon National Park, in Gaspé, at Espace NAPAGA, along the barachois in Carleton-sur-Mer and at Parc régional du Lac-Matapédia.