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2025 Canadian Shield Grand Depart
Quebec, Canada 559.2mi (900km)
The Canadian Shield Bikepacking Route is a 900km adventure through the Laurentian Mountains of Western Quebec. With alternative distances of 250, 400, or 1150km, there is definitely something for everyone.
The route will take riders off the grid, through some of the region’s most epic trails and roads, including Gatineau Park, Mont Tremblant National Park, Montagne du Diable Regional Park, Papineau-Labelle Wildlife Reserve, Ouareau Forest, Centre Vorlage and Mont Ste. Marie.
With over 13500 metres of elevation gain across the 900km route, this is definitely a route that will challenge you both physically and mentally, all the while, creating a lifetime of memories.
For those looking to keep things a little less spicy, control points throughout will indicate where you can go to avoid some of the more intense sections of trail.
The Grand Depart for 2025 will begin at the conclusion of the 3rd annual Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit, allowing participants to go on an epic bike adventure at the conclusion of the summit. With a departure time of 5:30pm, you’ll start the adventure with a night ride and good company.
