The west suburbs of Québec City are a great option for more rural cycling in Québec!
This undulating route heads out west from Québec City and involves crossing several scenic fields and farms. There are also a few challenging climbs to test the legs, that alternate with rolling sections.
This ride has been suggested by local cyclist Geneviève Healey. Geneviève has spent years exploring the cycling routes in and around Québec City and is excited to share this beautiful Québec cycling route with you…
For more Québec City cycling routes, check out our guide to cycling Québec City.
Highlights
- After going down the Cap Rouge’s hill, an astonishing view of the river and the south shore will open to you, just before you climb again. After this you’ll descend once more and following farms and vast fields.
- There isn’t much traffic on these country roads, which allows you to enjoy the picturesque landscapes.
Route notes: west suburbs of Québec City
1. Plains of Abraham to Saint-Augustin 0 to 22 km
This part starts flat but soon becomes hilly, after the St-Louis street, as you’ll slowly leave the residential zone to enter the rural one.
The historic Plains of Abraham (photo credit: Geneviève Healey)
2. Saint-Augustin to Cap Rouge 22 to 50 km
This part is mostly farms and fields on very low traffic rural roads. You can expect one long hill.
Exploring the rural landscapes of Saint Augustin (photo credit: Geneviève Healey)
3. Cap Rouge to Plains of Abraham 50 to 72 km
You will now come back to a more residential zone, where traffic will be a little heavier, but roads are equipped with great shoulders.
You will climb back what you descend and the Cap-Rouge’s hill is particularly spicy for the legs. But smile, because you will then easily ride on the Champlain cycle path, next to the St-Lawrence’s river… before going up again, climbing the renowned Gilmour hill.
Sunset at Cap Rouge (photo credit: Geneviève Healey)
Café stops
- Quai 1635 is a really great restaurant, located just down the Cap Rouge’s hill. The view of the water from here is really impressive, a real haven of peace.
- Other than that, you will pass by a gas station with food supplies at kilometre 49.
Accommodation
The Laurier boulevard, parallel to St-Louis’s street and very central, has a few hotels close to this ride.
You can also easily base yourself in Québec City for this route.
Take a look at our Québec City guide for more information.
Tips
The route is mostly rural roads with medium and low traffic.
But beware! Prepare your legs for the few hills you’ll have to conquer.
See more tips for cycling in Québec City in our city guide here.
A farm in the rural west suburbs (photo credit: Geneviève Healey)
Have you ridden the west suburbs of Québec City?
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Looking for more cycling routes in Québec?
Don’t miss these:
- Guide to cycling Québec City
- St. Lawrence and St. Charles river loop
- Maizerets park to Cap Tourmente
- Route of Les Équerres
- Route of the Three Lakes
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Geneviève is a passionate cyclist from Québec City, Eastern Canada.
She loves to travel by bike and thrives on long hours in the saddle, having participated in several ultra cycling events around the world, including in Canada, Portugal and France. Most recently she completed the BikingMan Corsica race and has also taken part in Race Across Québec, a 500 kilometre road cycling event that was held in the Laurentian's, just north of Montreal.
Alongside regularly found riding around Québec City, Geneviève contributes to Vélo Mag and Nature-Humaine. She also runs a personal blog, PinteuseBlogueuse, which highlights cycling routes that connect local microbreweries and artisanal food shops!
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