Saint-Urbain is a region located in the Charlevoix area of Quebec, Canada, characterized by a landscape shaped by an ancient meteor impact crater. This unique geological history has created a diverse environment of mountains, lakes, and rivers, offering significant elevation changes and winding slopes. The region is part of the Charlevoix UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, providing varied terrain for several sports like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
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4.3
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Average rating
884
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4.6
(14)
107
hikers
9.14km
02:23
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
25
hikers
4.18km
01:05
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(4)
13
hikers
4.02km
01:08
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
9
hikers
10.2km
02:41
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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63
runners
12.4km
01:29
220m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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35
runners
6.69km
00:45
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
9.75km
01:06
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
4.01km
00:27
80m
80m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27
riders
75.7km
03:28
750m
750m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

24
riders
82.9km
03:52
900m
900m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

21
riders
78.7km
03:49
1,160m
1,160m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
39.0km
01:47
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.2
(11)
21
riders
29.1km
02:27
460m
460m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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23
riders
90.2km
07:17
1,220m
1,220m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
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15
riders
38.7km
03:02
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

10
riders
80.6km
07:11
1,480m
1,480m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4.0
(3)
35
riders
61.1km
03:40
380m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
13
riders
61.4km
04:36
900m
900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

22
riders
123km
08:15
1,880m
1,880m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
(2)
17
riders
41.7km
02:47
530m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
9
riders
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
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10
riders
28.4km
02:08
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
60.9km
04:28
940m
940m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
(2)
8
riders
29.3km
01:53
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Saint-Urbain offers a variety of outdoor activities, including road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The region's unique landscape, shaped by an ancient meteor impact, provides diverse terrain for these sports. There are 27 routes available, with an average rating of 4.37 stars.
Yes, Saint-Urbain features a growing network of mountain biking trails, notably the 'Les Mines' network. These trails offer experiences for various skill levels, from rolling paths to technical descents. Specific routes like 'La Descente à Mic' and 'La famillialle' are part of the Mines de St-Urbain trails.
Saint-Urbain offers diverse hiking trails through its dramatic natural landscape. Options include routes in Parc national des Grands-Jardins, such as the 'Mount Swan Lake – Lake Georges loop'. Other trails provide scenic journeys through boreal forests and along the Rivière du Gouffre, often taking around 3 hours to complete.
Saint-Urbain is well-suited for road cycling, featuring winding slopes and significant elevation changes due to its geological history. Cyclists can experience challenging routes with scenic views of the Saint Lawrence River and the mountainous inland. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Urbain guide.
Saint-Urbain offers options suitable for families, particularly within its mountain biking network. Trails like 'La famillialle' at Les Mines de St-Urbain are designed to be accessible. For general cycling, touring cycling routes often provide less strenuous options for a wider range of abilities.
Key natural features include the Charlevoix Astrobleme, an ancient meteor impact crater that shaped the region's terrain. Parc national des Grands-Jardins, with its boreal forests, lakes, and the Rivière du Gouffre, is a prominent attraction. Panoramic views of the Saint Lawrence River are also accessible from various points.
Saint-Urbain is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 20,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's 27 routes have received over 1,500 ratings, averaging 4.37 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Komoot offers several guides for Saint-Urbain, covering various sports. These include guides for Road Cycling, Hiking, MTB Trails, Touring Cycling, Running Trails, and Gravel Biking.
The cycling terrain in Saint-Urbain is characterized by winding slopes and significant elevation changes, a result of the ancient meteor impact crater. This makes for challenging road cycling and mountain biking. The region is part of the Charlevoix UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, offering diverse landscapes from boreal forests to river valleys.
Yes, gravel biking is an available activity in Saint-Urbain. The region's varied terrain, including forest roads and less-trafficked paths, is suitable for gravel bikes. A dedicated Gravel biking around Saint-Urbain guide is available on komoot.
The official website for the Municipality of Saint-Urbain is sainturbain.qc.ca. This resource provides additional information about the region and its services. For direct inquiries, the municipality can be reached by phone.
Saint-Urbain features a total of 27 routes across various outdoor sports. These routes are distributed among activities such as road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. Each route contributes to the region's average rating of 4.37 stars.

