4 Perfect Places to Try Fatbiking near Québec City
Content partner: Tourisme Jacques-Cartier
Fatbiking has become highly popular among mountain bikers and other outdoorsy types. And no wonder: it’s as easy as riding a bike! Located just 20 minutes from Québec City, La Jacques-Cartier has four different places to stay that are located right next to the trails and have fatbikes for rent. With so many fatbike-in, fatbike-out accommodations, it's the perfect place to give it a whirl.
Here are our suggestions for an easy introduction to the winter sport everyone’s talking about.
Empire 47 and Manoir du Lac-Delage
Dylan Page
Empire 47 has been developing its trail network for more than 10 years, making it one of Québec’s fatbiking pioneers. It even has a reputation as the world’s most popular fatbiking destination! With 50 kilometres (31 miles) of perfectly groomed trails designed for beginner and intermediate riders alike, this fatbiking mecca has everything you need to get a taste of the action. Bump up the fun by going on a totally magical nighttime ride. Apart from the fatbiking trails, there are also 15 kilometres (9 miles) of snowshoeing trails for anyone who wants to take it easy.
Round out this exceptional experience with a stay right by the trailheads at Manoir du Lac-Delage. After a day spent playing outside, the hotel spa is hard to beat!
Sentiers du Moulin and Montagne Le Maelstrom
- Sentiers du Moulin, Dylan Page
With 38 kilometres (23.6 miles) of fatbiking trails, Sentiers du Moulin is an excellent option for experienced fatbikers or people looking for steeper trails. We also love the cross-country skiing trails, backcountry ski trails, and snowshoeing trails.
At night, we make the most of the gorgeous view by staying at one of the exceptional fatbike-in, fatbike-out cabins at Montagne Le Maelstrom.
Centre Castor and Village Yourtes Valcartier
Centre Castor
Over in Valcartier, Centre Castor has 10 km of trails built for fatbiking. The nature resort also has trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as a hill for snow tubing. Tucked away in the forest at the base of the trails, the Castor’s lovely luxury yurts make for a comfortable and memorable stay. A great option for family getaways!
An Overnight Stay at Jacques-Cartier National Park
Steve Deschênes
Jacques-Cartier National Park is one of Québec City’s premier outdoor destinations. The park has over 10 km (6.2 miles) of fatbiking trails in spectacular surroundings, along with tons of other options for winter fun: snowshoeing, Nordic touring, backcountry skiing, snow scootering, and more. To make the most of our time in the park and fully reconnect with nature, we like to stay in one of the cabins or yurts or even do a little winter camping.
