VBN Wallride
Vallée du Bras-du-Nord
Gabriel Gakwaya

Vallée du Bras-du-Nord

Region
Portneuf

An exceptional escape in nature

The Vallée Bras-du-Nord mountain bike trail network is divided into two complementary sectors. The Shannahan area offers long singletracks, perfect for kilometres of easy, continuous biking. The valley wilderness features a variety of bodies of water, unique to the region: streams, rivers and waterfalls truly enhance the experience in nature. The Saint-Raymond area, located closer to the city, offers shorter and more technical trails in a rural setting.

With its new, difficult, and world-class Godzilla track in the Shannahan area, Vallée Bras-du-Nord has further refined its bikepark offering. A sequence of perfect jumps leads to curves and bumps on the mountainside, delivering exhilarating moments throughout the forest underbrush.

The centre owes its growing popularity to the passionate members of the Coopérative de Solidarité Vallée Bras-du-Nord, whose tireless efforts and familiarity with the geology of the region has led to the exceptional quality of the trails. Planning a longer stay? Countless outdoor activities in the area await.

Amenities

Workshop
Bar
Shop
Coaching
Fatbike
Accommodation
Bike wash
Rentals
Patrol
Restaurant

Hours

From mid-May to end of October
Monday
8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 4pm
Thursday
8:30am - 4pm
Friday
8:30am - 4pm
Saturday
8am - 4pm
Sunday
8am - 4pm

Note: These opening hours are for the Saint-Raymond area reception. The same hours apply to the Shannahan area reception, except Friday (closing at 9 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday (closing at 4:30 p.m.).

Online ticketing

Vélo de montagne
Vallée du Bras-du-Nord

Trail Overview

Number of trails
70
Total distance
162 km
Types of trails
Cross-country
Difficulty level
6
6
34
16
8

Mountain bike trails

Enhance your experience

After a long day of riding, you may want to take it easy or enjoy a delicious meal. You're in luck! Each centre offers many options nearby.

Randonnée pédestre
Vallée du Bras-du-Nord
Frederic Plumey

Hiking

Soak up the scenery in the wilderness of Vallée-Bras-du-Nord and discover breathtaking landscapes on 100 kilometres of hiking trails.

Descente de rivière
Vallée du Bras-du-Nord
Philippe Jobin

River descent

Discover the wild and awe-inspiring landscapes of the Vallée-Bras-du-Nord from a different perspective as you explore 17 km of calm waters on the Bras-du-Nord River.

camping
Vallée du Bras-du-Nord
Myriam Laroche

Camping

Extend your stay: Immerse yourself in the rustic setting of our campsite or opt for the unique comfort of our yurt village!

Getting here

Here are all the ways you can get to the Quebec City area and have an unforgettable biking experience.

By plane

Consult the website of the nearest airport, Aéroport de Québec, to plan your trip by airplane.

By car

Main entrance (Saint-Raymond area):

107, Grande Ligne, Saint-Raymond, QC G3L 2Y4

Shannahan Reception Centre:

2180, Rang Saguenay, Saint-Raymond, QC G3L 3G3

Access to trails

Saint-Raymond area:

The parking lot and trailhead are located at 107, Grande Ligne, Saint-Raymond, QC G3L 2Y4.

Shannahan area:

The parking lot and trailhead are located at 2180, Rang Saguenay, Saint-Raymond, QC G3L 3G3.

Access to the trails is strictly granted upon the purchase of a daily ticket or a seasonal pass, both of which are available online through the Endorphine platform.

These purchases are essential as they contribute directly to the maintenance, development, and long-term sustainability of the trail network.

There's so much more to explore

There is so much to see and do in the area that you will definitely want to return to explore all the destinations.