Du Mont Édouard à la Zec des Martres
Gabriella Stein
118 km
3% bike paths
76% unpaved surface
Difficulty
Very hard
Difficulty levels
Elevation gain
Very hard
Distance
Very hard
Slope
Hard
Vehicle flow
Intermediate
Coating
Intermediate
1594 m elevation gain
Presentation
The first day begins in the Anse-Saint-Jean ZEC before crossing the Lac-au-Sable ZEC. Winding through forest trails, challenging sandy sections, and numerous bodies of water, the route gradually leads from Saguenay toward Charlevoix, with a well-deserved rest stop in Clermont before tackling the mountains.
The first day combines long distances with challenging sandy sections in the Lac-au-Sable ZEC, which significantly slow down progress. Several gradual climbs also require careful pacing and hydration management before the aid station in Clermont.
This stage is a long day even for experienced cyclists. However, several camping options allow riders to split the stage into two parts.
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Elevation gain
Climbs : 1594m
Downhill runs : 1348m
Lowest point : 28m
Highest point : 639m
