À vélo vers le parc national du Mont-Tremblant
by Pierrecoq
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Nous allons , ma femme et moi, faire à vélo la piste du "p'tit train du nord" de Mont Laurier à St Jérôme . En mode " découverte" c'est à dire en prenant le temps de visiter les paysages que nous allons traverser . Nous louons des vélos sur place afin d'éviter un transport avion avec notre matériel mais nous aurons à transporter tout notre matériel de camping .
Si tout est bien précis concernant la piste du "P'tit train du nord" ( les docs sont nombreuses et bien documentées ) , nous aurons l'opportunité de rejoindre des membre de la famille dans le Parc National du Mont Tremblant .
Sachant que la ville de Mont Tremblant sera une de nos étapes sur la piste du P'tit Train, nous n'arrivons pas à avoir de renseignements concernant les itinéraires vélo possibles et sans difficulté entre la piste dite du parc linéaire (p'tit train) et quelques endroits intéressants du Parc National .
Tous les bons tuyaux et expériences sont les bienvenus !
Précision, nous faisons cela à mi septembre 2018 .
Merci d'avance
Pierre et Dominique de Lorient (France)
En mode " découverte" c'est à dire en prenant le temps de visiter les paysages que nous allons traverser.
la descente de Mont-Laurier à Saint-Jérôme se fait assez rapidement en 2-3jours Les plus beaux coins c'est de Mont-Laurier jusqu'à Saint-Jovite quasiment puis une fois passé Saint-Adèle le long de la rivière du Nord
Sachant que la ville de Mont Tremblant
en fait il n'y a pas véritablement de ville de Mont-Tremblant ; il y a le village de Mont Tremblant d'une part. Puis la localité principale, Saint-jovite. Il y a aussi la station de ski du même nom
nous n'arrivons pas à avoir de renseignements concernant les itinéraires vélo possibles et sans difficulté entre la piste dite du parc linéaire (p'tit train) et quelques endroits intéressants du Parc National .
pour se documenter l'utilisation d'une carte serait approprié. Pour aller de Mont-Tremblant-village à l'entrée SEPAQ il faut passer la station de ski. Le sentier linéaire passe par Saint-Jovite et Mont-Tremblant village. Puis suivre la rivière de la Diable sur le chemin Duplessis pour arriver au point d'accueil vers le nord. Attention ne pas faire l'erreur : un chemin au Québec c'est une route avec des voitures ce n'est pas un sentier pour piétons ou cyclistes comme en France ; lors de mon premier voyage au QC j'ai fait l'erreurIl n'y a pas de piste cyclable c'est exclusivement une route pour les voitures.
Ensuite une fois passé la limite du parc avec le point d'acceuil SEPAQ c'est la même chose il faut rouler sur la route qu'utilisent les voitures ce qui est un peu pénible pour les cyclistes. Et on arrive d'abord à la Sablonnière puis au lac Monroe.Il n'y a aucune piste cyclable dans le parc exclusivement des routes pour voiture et des sentiers de randonnée
les itinéraires vélo possibles et sans difficulté
dans ce coin-là il n'y a pas de pistes cyclables excepté effectivement le sentier linéaire du Petit Train du Nord. Il y a un sentier que le l'on peut parcourir à vélo en-dessous de la station de ski au sud et du lac Tremblant qui longe la rivière du Diable mais il ne permet pas d'aller au point d'entrée SEPAQ
la descente de Mont-Laurier à Saint-Jérôme se fait assez rapidement en 2-3jours Les plus beaux coins c'est de Mont-Laurier jusqu'à Saint-Jovite quasiment puis une fois passé Saint-Adèle le long de la rivière du Nord
Sachant que la ville de Mont Tremblant
en fait il n'y a pas véritablement de ville de Mont-Tremblant ; il y a le village de Mont Tremblant d'une part. Puis la localité principale, Saint-jovite. Il y a aussi la station de ski du même nom
nous n'arrivons pas à avoir de renseignements concernant les itinéraires vélo possibles et sans difficulté entre la piste dite du parc linéaire (p'tit train) et quelques endroits intéressants du Parc National .
pour se documenter l'utilisation d'une carte serait approprié. Pour aller de Mont-Tremblant-village à l'entrée SEPAQ il faut passer la station de ski. Le sentier linéaire passe par Saint-Jovite et Mont-Tremblant village. Puis suivre la rivière de la Diable sur le chemin Duplessis pour arriver au point d'accueil vers le nord. Attention ne pas faire l'erreur : un chemin au Québec c'est une route avec des voitures ce n'est pas un sentier pour piétons ou cyclistes comme en France ; lors de mon premier voyage au QC j'ai fait l'erreurIl n'y a pas de piste cyclable c'est exclusivement une route pour les voitures.
Ensuite une fois passé la limite du parc avec le point d'acceuil SEPAQ c'est la même chose il faut rouler sur la route qu'utilisent les voitures ce qui est un peu pénible pour les cyclistes. Et on arrive d'abord à la Sablonnière puis au lac Monroe.Il n'y a aucune piste cyclable dans le parc exclusivement des routes pour voiture et des sentiers de randonnée
les itinéraires vélo possibles et sans difficulté
dans ce coin-là il n'y a pas de pistes cyclables excepté effectivement le sentier linéaire du Petit Train du Nord. Il y a un sentier que le l'on peut parcourir à vélo en-dessous de la station de ski au sud et du lac Tremblant qui longe la rivière du Diable mais il ne permet pas d'aller au point d'entrée SEPAQ
Merci pour ces précieux renseignements .
Nous allons nous procurer une carte dès que possible puis nous aviserons .
Peut-être qu'une bonne solution sera que nos proches (qui viendront de Montreal en voiture, ) nous rejoigne à notre camping aux alentours de Mont Tremblant village et que l'on avise après §
Cordialement
Pierre
bonjour Pierre oui c'est une solution préférable
On loue des vélos à Mont-Laurier avec des portes bagages ?
Et que vous pourrez laisser à St-Jérôme ? Où vous faites un aller retour ?
Le vol est trop important dans un voyage pour ne regarder que le prix.
Bonjour,
Notre projet initial : Nous rendre à St Jérôme depuis Montréal (où nous résiderons quelques semaines) avec notre matériel et nos sacoches mais sans nos vélos . Nous louerons les vélos à St Jérôme et prendrons le bus avec"armes et bagages" jusqu'à Mont Laurier . D'après la compagnie de bus , on arrive à Mont Laurier suffisamment tôt pour faire la 1° étape . Nous laisserons donc nos vélos au terme de la randonnée Mont Laurier à St Jérôme .
Cordialement
Pierre 🙂
Bonne idée et les vélos de location offrent des portes bagages ?
Le vol est trop important dans un voyage pour ne regarder que le prix.
bonjour,
et prendrons le bus avec"armes et bagages" jusqu'à Mont Laurier
attention il n'y a pas beaucoup de départs, bien vérifier les horaires. La seule ligne de bus c'est les transports Galland que j'avais l'habitude d'emprunter Ensuite pour ce qui est de louer des vélos à Saint-jérôme autant louer à Montréal il y aura plus de choix et le bus part de Montréal ça revient au même en définitif
et prendrons le bus avec"armes et bagages" jusqu'à Mont Laurier
attention il n'y a pas beaucoup de départs, bien vérifier les horaires. La seule ligne de bus c'est les transports Galland que j'avais l'habitude d'emprunter Ensuite pour ce qui est de louer des vélos à Saint-jérôme autant louer à Montréal il y aura plus de choix et le bus part de Montréal ça revient au même en définitif
Bonjour, les vélos que nous allons louer sont équipés . Porte bagages, antivol etc... Normalement on peut y mettre nos propres sacoches . Ce sont des vaudes réglables .
Amitiés de Bretagne .
Pierre
Septembre sera probablement magnifique et sans doute avec moins de grosses chaleurs que juillet et actuellement août .
Bon voyage.
Le vol est trop important dans un voyage pour ne regarder que le prix.
Bonsoir,
J'ai l'impression que mon dernier message n'est pas passé !
Je précisais que nous avions opté pour un transport en bus à partir de St Jérôme avec la compagnie autobus le petit train du nord , bien équipé pour le transport des vélos et bagages . Le départ est tôt le matin à St Jérome, omais arrivant vers 10 h 30 à Mont Laurier on peut facilement boucler la 1ere étape dans la foulée .
N'ayant pas de voiture sur place on se débrouillera pour joindre Montréal à St Jérome avec nos sacoches en train banlieue, bus ... On ne sait pas encore , d'où la solution de louer les vélos sur place à St Jérome ( on arrivera la veille ) . Ils sont a priori adaptés à ce type de rando à des tarifs corrects .
Cela dit on reste à l'écoute de toute bonne expérience récente , surtout pour joindre la piste depuis Montréal ...
A bientôt peut être pour d'autres tuyaux !
Pierre
Bonsoir,
J'ai l'impression que mon dernier message n'est pas passé !
Je précisais que nous avions opté pour un transport en bus à partir de St Jérôme avec la compagnie autobus le petit train du nord , bien équipé pour le transport des vélos et bagages . Le départ est tôt le matin à St Jérome, omais arrivant vers 10 h 30 à Mont Laurier on peut facilement boucler la 1ere étape dans la foulée .
Pierre
Très juste je n'avais pas compris que c'était un transport "spécial " offert pour les vélos et à partir de Saint-Jérôme.
D'après Google , le transport en commun de l'aéroport Montréal-Trudeau devrait vous prendre près de 2:30 H . Je suppose que le temps d'attente entre les différents modes de transport n'est pas inclue.
Pierre
Très juste je n'avais pas compris que c'était un transport "spécial " offert pour les vélos et à partir de Saint-Jérôme.
D'après Google , le transport en commun de l'aéroport Montréal-Trudeau devrait vous prendre près de 2:30 H . Je suppose que le temps d'attente entre les différents modes de transport n'est pas inclue.
Le vol est trop important dans un voyage pour ne regarder que le prix.
A propos du voyage à vélo sur le parc linéaire du P'tit train du nord ...
Tout d'abord grand merci à Mathews et à Stralele52 qui par leurs bons tuyaux nous ont permis de bien profiter de ce beau parcours ! Sans oublier les autres correspondances voyage forum ...
Bon ! nous sommes revenus chez nous; cela fait presque 1 mois que nous avons fait cette rando et nous souhaitons partager quelques infos toutes fraiches pour les futurs amateurs .
En 2 mots, c'est superbe et facile .
- Nous avons fait le parcours mi septembre par beau temps : impeccable , pas de grosse chaleur et pas la foule sur le circuit .
- N'ayant pas amené nos vélos au Canada, nous avons fait appel à l'autobus le p'tit train du nord .( www.autobuslepetittraindunord.com ) Pas de pub ici, mais ils sont impeccables . location de vélos quasi neufs (hybrides = vtc) prêt de casques et accessoires, nous avions nos propres sacoches ; transport éventuel des bagages ; et surtout transport des vélos de leur base à St- Jérôme à Mont Laurier départ de la vélo route à une heure propice à un départ dans la foulée pour la 1° étape dans la journée . Le tout dans la bonne humeur et à des tarifs très abordables .
- Notre option était un hébergement en camping et des étapes de 50 km pour 4 jours de vélo avec transport du matos en sacoches .
1° remarque : il faut être à St-Jérôme la veille si l'on arrive pas avec sa propre voiture : il faut être sur place à 7 h.30, donc hotel ou camping les 3 hotels étaient pleins donc , option camping . Un seul camping, luxe pour camping car et mobil-home, rustique pour les tentes , pas de bar ou restau dès le 1° sept . On entend l'autoroute proche . Loin du centre ville mais un autobus urbain avec une ligne pratique vers la gare multimodale et le bus du petit train .
- La vélo route elle même est superbe et très roulante . Facile , les dénivelés sont doux ; les 200 KM parfaitement sécurisés, les paysages jolis , très peu de proximité avec les routes, on est vite dans un autre monde .
- Autres campings : à Nominingue : "au boisé du village" sur la piste , indication discrète, rustique, très correct
- Entre Labelle et Mont Tremblant : camping Labelle et la Rouge / très sympa, cadre rustique , en pleine forêt, non répertorié sur le guide mais à recommander , les patrons sont accommodants ( nous avons laissé nos vélos 2 j. gratuitement car nous avons fait un break pour rejoindre de la famille en rando pédestre dans le parc du Mont Tremblant) . Tout près de la piste ;
- Camping Ste Agathe des Monts à 3 km de la piste . Grand complexe plutôt destiné aux caravanes, camping cars et mobli-homes . Très beau cadre, municipal, plage municipale payante ... et fermée en septembre ! Attention ! bien que labellisé sur le guide , il n'y a que 1 place pour les campeurs cyclistes !!! Mieux vaut réserver et se renseigner .
Au retour à St-Jérôme bien se renseigner sur l'heure de fermeture du bureau de location des vélos ( les horaires sont "variables !) .
Tout au long du parcours, aménagement de tables pic nique, WC chimiques, gares aménagées dont certaines avec douche .
Attention au ravitaillement, repérer au passage les "dépanneurs" et supermarchés car les campings ou auberges sont souvent loin des commerces . Par ex : faire ses courses à Labelle si vous campez au camping Labelle et la Rouge ... sinon c'est 20km de rab !
Bref parcours court mais fortement recommandé .
A votre écoute si quelqu'un a besoin d'un tuyau .
Pierre
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I saw there are lakes in Argentina too.
I don’t have a precise itinerary, but what I’d love is, once I reach the southernmost point of my trip, to take a mini-cruise to see some wildlife. Any tips for that?
What kind of sleeping bag did you take? Is a 0°C (32°F) one enough? And one last question: white gas stove or can I get by with my gas stove?
Nath
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
Source code: https://github.com/patricklmarie/GPX-Route-Planner Online demo: https://patricklmarie.github.io/GPX-Route-Planner/
Heinz Stucke has passed away.
He never stopped traveling the world since 1962.
So sad.
https://www.facebook.com/heinzstucke
https://www.facebook.com/heinzstucke
hello fellow cycling enthusiasts
here’s a travel journal of the cycling tour through the Rhône-Alpes Auvergne region by Claudio
zouli
it was the plan
http://cbandiera.free.fr/parcours/auvergne-Ralpes/
the trip was completed story being posted online soon 1100 km in 11 days beautiful and varied regions
claudio

the trip was completed story being posted online soon 1100 km in 11 days beautiful and varied regions
claudio

Hello,
We’d like to go on a 3- to 4-month bike trip starting in December, crossing from Assam (northeast India) to New Delhi via Nepal.
Are there routes with light traffic along the Brahmaputra and through Nepal?
We’re also looking for any info on accommodations, wild camping, local interactions, etc.
Thanks,
Michel
Hi there,
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August! Virginie
I’m planning to cycle from Morlaix to Brest (via Roscoff and the V45 coastal route). We’ll start riding on August 16th for 13 days (with stops for island visits, surfing, etc.). Is there a lot of traffic at this time of year? I’ve got two kids, 11 and 13, and we don’t like riding in the middle of cars (we’ve already done the Vélomaritime—Caen to Cherbourg—the Loire route from Orléans to Saumur, the Vélodyssée from Nantes to Royans, and the canals like the Nivernais and Bourgogne, where there were plenty of bike-only lanes, which isn’t the case on this route).
Thanks for your help if you’ve already done this route in late August! Virginie
Hi there,
I’ve been road cycling for several years, and I’m about to switch to gravel in the next few days—I’m waiting for my bike, which should arrive this week.
I’m planning a bikepacking trip in a few weeks along the Véloroute V81, also known as the Vélosud, from Biarritz to Le Barcarès.
Has anyone here already done this route? Any info is welcome, whether it’s about the route itself, gear, or accommodation. I’ll prioritize staying with locals as much as possible. On that note, I just signed up for the brand-new site *Guidon et Couette* ((www.guidon-et-couette.fr)), which offers free accommodation between cyclists across the country, but there’s almost no one listed along my route!
Thanks in advance.
Laurent.
Hi there, I’m planning a cross-Canada bike trip, and I’ve got a question that might seem silly, but could someone tell me how to pack a bike (in a box, with a fragile sticker... I don’t know) for a flight? Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam. My question is about getting back to Nantes. Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences. I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes. By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains. We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance! Have a great evening
This summer, we’re planning to cycle along the EV 19 that follows the Meuse River from Langres all the way to Rotterdam. My question is about getting back to Nantes. Do any of you know what the best return option might be? I’d love to hear about your experiences. I saw that FlixBus doesn’t take bikes. By train, I think it’s possible but would involve multiple local trains. We were also wondering if there’s a boat from Rotterdam to Saint-Nazaire that could take passengers with bikes.
Any tips or experiences you can share would be really helpful—thanks in advance! Have a great evening
I’ve gotten used to crossing Europe by bus to return by bike.
It was really convenient to take the bike without having to disassemble it.
But FlixBus no longer accepts bikes...
What alternatives do you know about?
Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m planning to ride the Dutch section of the EuroVelo 19, from Maastricht to Rotterdam.
Since it’s too complicated to bring my bike on the train, I’m looking to rent one locally.
I’d love any tips or bike rental shop recommendations—I’m struggling to find options even in Rotterdam.
The plan is to rent in Rotterdam, take the train to Maastricht with the bike, then cycle back to Rotterdam.
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions!
Nath
Coming soon:
https://www.Biclou.com/parcours/durance/
Starting from Faverges: 900 km over 9 days

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Here’s the detailed Durance route starting from Briançon

Hi there,
I’m planning to build a new touring bike. I want to prioritize lightness. That said, I’m tempted by a suspension fork that could offer some comfort on rougher roads. The recent appearance of gravel suspension forks on the market might meet my needs—at least on paper. I’m particularly considering the RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork. Unlike MTB forks, its travel is short: either 30 mm or 40 mm. It weighs 1400 g, which is 400/500 g more than a steel fork.
Any thoughts or real-world feedback on this?
I’m also wondering about the durability of magnesium (lower leg) for long-distance bike touring. And what’s the impact of skipping the manufacturer-recommended maintenance every 50 and 200 hours? That’s bound to happen on a long trip unless you carry extra gear. More generally, how reliable are these kinds of forks?
Thanks in advance
I’m planning to build a new touring bike. I want to prioritize lightness. That said, I’m tempted by a suspension fork that could offer some comfort on rougher roads. The recent appearance of gravel suspension forks on the market might meet my needs—at least on paper. I’m particularly considering the RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork. Unlike MTB forks, its travel is short: either 30 mm or 40 mm. It weighs 1400 g, which is 400/500 g more than a steel fork.
Any thoughts or real-world feedback on this?
I’m also wondering about the durability of magnesium (lower leg) for long-distance bike touring. And what’s the impact of skipping the manufacturer-recommended maintenance every 50 and 200 hours? That’s bound to happen on a long trip unless you carry extra gear. More generally, how reliable are these kinds of forks?
Thanks in advance
Hi there!
I’m making an exception and creating a separate post this time, since it’s all about France. In May, we spent a week in Provence, specifically in the Luberon, exploring the cycling routes *Autour du Luberon à Vélo*, the *Véloroute du Calavon* (part of EuroVelo 8), and the shorter *Les Ocres à Vélo* route. Together, they gave us an amazing journey through rolling hills, vineyards, lavender fields still green in spring, and some of the most stunning landscapes in southern France.

It was, of course, the perched villages that impressed us the most. We visited Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Lourmarin, Ménerbes, Oppède-le-Vieux, Cucuron, and Lauris. Many of them are among the most beautiful villages in Provence, and it’s hard not to agree with that reputation.




One interesting point is the route of EuroVelo 8 in this part of the region. The official path mainly follows the old railway line of the *Véloroute du Calavon*, which is very comfortable and safe. But in our opinion, cyclists traveling EuroVelo 8 around the Mediterranean would discover even more treasures if the route passed through villages like Bonnieux, Lacoste, or Oppède-le-Vieux.


We were also pleasantly surprised by how safe cycling felt. Most of the route takes small local roads, but traffic is light, drivers are respectful, and road design really takes cyclists into account. It’s one of those places where you can ride peacefully even without separated bike lanes.



Our full story:
Around Luberon by bicycle - the most beautiful villages of Provence
You can also find all our cycling travel stories on the forum:
Cycling Thread - Europe’s most beautiful bike routes
S.
I’m making an exception and creating a separate post this time, since it’s all about France. In May, we spent a week in Provence, specifically in the Luberon, exploring the cycling routes *Autour du Luberon à Vélo*, the *Véloroute du Calavon* (part of EuroVelo 8), and the shorter *Les Ocres à Vélo* route. Together, they gave us an amazing journey through rolling hills, vineyards, lavender fields still green in spring, and some of the most stunning landscapes in southern France.

It was, of course, the perched villages that impressed us the most. We visited Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Lourmarin, Ménerbes, Oppède-le-Vieux, Cucuron, and Lauris. Many of them are among the most beautiful villages in Provence, and it’s hard not to agree with that reputation.




One interesting point is the route of EuroVelo 8 in this part of the region. The official path mainly follows the old railway line of the *Véloroute du Calavon*, which is very comfortable and safe. But in our opinion, cyclists traveling EuroVelo 8 around the Mediterranean would discover even more treasures if the route passed through villages like Bonnieux, Lacoste, or Oppède-le-Vieux.


We were also pleasantly surprised by how safe cycling felt. Most of the route takes small local roads, but traffic is light, drivers are respectful, and road design really takes cyclists into account. It’s one of those places where you can ride peacefully even without separated bike lanes.



Our full story:
Around Luberon by bicycle - the most beautiful villages of Provence
You can also find all our cycling travel stories on the forum:
Cycling Thread - Europe’s most beautiful bike routes
S.
Hi there, we’re a group of 4 cyclists looking to get from Treviso in Italy to Munich with our 4 non-folding bikes. It seems complicated! Are there any solutions? Thanks so much.
Hi, I'm looking for a Pino tandem bike for sale in Quebec and I can't find any. Does anyone have any info, please? Thanks a bunch!








