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Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

Shannon to Fossambault-sur-le-Lac via Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier / Portneuf

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Hiking trails & Routes
Canada
Québec
Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier

Shannon to Fossambault-sur-le-Lac via Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier / Portneuf

Hard

Shannon to Fossambault-sur-le-Lac via Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier / Portneuf

05:14

20.6km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 61 m for 20.5 km

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

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Start point

Bus stop

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318 m

Jacques-Cartier / Portneuf Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Vélopiste Jacques-Cartier / Portneuf is a 68-kilometre multi-use rail trail built along a former railway corridor, linking Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier to Rivière-à-Pierre, passing through forest and along rivers, lakes, and small communities …

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2.59 km

Jacques-Cartier River Bridge

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The Jacques-Cartier River Bridge is a former railway bridge near Shannon that crosses high above the Jacques-Cartier River, originally serving the rail line between Québec City and Lac-Saint-Jean. It now …

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5.69 km

The Great Jacques Cartier Peat Bog is a vast wetland complex covering roughly 6.6 square kilometres across Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Fossambault-sur-le-Lac, and Shannon, just east of Lac Saint-Joseph. It’s one of the …

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10.3 km

Fossambault-sur-le-Lac

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Fossambault-sur-le-Lac sits on the southeastern shore of Lac Saint-Joseph, about 30 kilometres northwest of Québec City, known for its lakeside setting, forested surroundings, and long history as a vacation destination. …

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20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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20.6 km

Surfaces

14.2 km

5.99 km

316 m

160 m

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Monday 20 July

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2 %

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